| SoCalGirl |
08-18-2015 01:41 AM |
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Originally Posted by AZ-AlphaXi
(Post 2326467)
That's what the flex lists, plus and minus, are for. If a chapter has unexpectedly strong returns then the minus list is used to cut more PNMs. If a chapter has a weaker than expected return number then the plus list is used to add invitations.
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Thanks, I read that part but assumed the flex list would be rather short compared to the regular invite list. Since my brain tends to go to the extremes for what if scenarios, I didn't make the connection to the flex list likely being sufficient. :)
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Originally Posted by TSteven
(Post 2326544)
Starting with this fall's 2015 formal recruitment, PNMs at Kentucky may attend up to two chapters for preference. This is down from previous years when a PNM could attend up to three preference parties.
What would be the reasoning behind this? I believe that historically, most PNMs get placed in their first choice. A much smaller number are placed with their second choice. And an even smaller number with their third choice. Does moving to two preferences “help” the PNMs and/or the chapters?
FYI: The rounds go from 13 (open house) to 10 to 6 to 2 (preference). Also, there will be a recolonization after formal recruitment.
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So next year it seems like the parties would be 14, 10, 6, 2. A decrease of 4 each round, makes sense. I suspect that if a rather small number actually match to their 3rd choice it's in the chapters best interest to reduce the time and expense of having the 3rd round. Financial expense may not be that impacted but the emotional strain on the women could be relieved greatly since Pref is the "make 'em cry" round. |
