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I was the Alpha Xi Delta Panhellenic Advisor at UT for a number of years and got to know and work closely with many of the advisors of the other 13 chapters. I have never heard any of them state that a woman needed more than one rec in order to get a bid. It all comes down to the quality of the rec - does the person writing it know you? Did the person writing it give specific details of why you will be a good member? Is the person writing it an active alumna on either the local, regional, or national level? Does the person writing it contribute financially to the local chapter or the National Foundation?
I assume if it came down to all other things being equal, a woman with 5 recs from women they don't know would get an invitation over another woman with only 1 rec from a woman that they don't know but I really wouldn't waste your time trying to get 4-5 recs from women that obviously do not know you, or know you well.
It is true that many groups will release you if you do not have at least one rec. Not all groups require them but it is a good idea to secure them for all of the chapters if you can.
Many groups have to release a significant percentage of the PNMs due to release figures after open house and then again after each of the other rounds. That's just how it is at UT and you cannot let it get to you. All of the chapters are great at UT. All are regarded very highly by their national organizations. Best of luck to you!
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