Does your niece have a Panhellenic alumnae group in her area to help her navigate the process? Most recommendations are sent directly to the chapter, and many now prefer electronic forms submitted online. I suggest you read the "recruitment" section of the website for each of the chapters at UT.

Will have to check on the alumnae group. I imagine not getting recommendations back thus far is an indication that they are being sent as they should be. I was concerned!

When I went through rush, I was told not to worry about letters, which made it easy.

Hopefully, your niece sent thank you notes to all of the alumnae providing recommendations (even though th status is not known).

Yes, be sure she sends thank you letters soon... it's a nice, gentle reminder in case they haven't sent their rec in yet.