DST Intake Advice
Hi everyone! I'm interested in pursuing membership in Delta Sigma Theta Inc. as a sophomore during spring intake. I currently have a 3.5 GPA and 38 community service hours. During my freshman year, I wasn't very involved on campus because I wanted to focus on adjusting to college, which I'm glad I did since I finished the fall semester with a 3.25 GPA after struggling in one class. This summer, I joined my campus NAACP chapter and plan to join 1–2 more organizations that align with my goals this fall. I don't want to overcommit because I need to maintain my GPA to keep my honors scholarship. Since I wasn't very active during my freshman year, does that put me at a disadvantage?
I also attended the week-long events hosted last fall but didn't build many relationships with the members, which is something I wish I had done. My aunt, who is a member of another sorority, encouraged me to pursue membership as a sophomore because you never know when the next line will be. I've been researching the organization for a while and plan to continue preparing. I'm naturally more introverted, so putting myself out there is outside my comfort zone, but I'm working on it. (btw, I attend a small HBCU!)
Based on what I've shared, do I seem like a competitive candidate? What should I focus on between now and spring to strengthen my candidacy? I'd appreciate any honest advice. Thank you!