College Prowler is an interesting thing. Basically what College Prowler does is they search for someone to compile all their information, essentially it's their author b/c they come up with the introductions and synthesize all the information complied. With every section published in the book, the author has to get information. My friend was an author for my college and the way she got information was everywhere. One of the most unique concepts about college prowler is the students' response. I was part of the team that looked over general info and what not just to see if it was correct, just general stats here and there. My friend sent out emails to everyone with questionnaires (that college prowler provided, more like talking points) about various topics. I remember Greek Life was one of them. I remember the one question was what do you think of them? How does the campus think of Greek Orgs, etc...?
There were very vague questions and it depends what responses the author gets. I know that my friend tried to get opinions across the board so there is a balance, not an overwhelming attitude towards a subject.
My evasive point is that anyone can answer these questions if they can get their hands on them. I got the questionnaire and made a response based on essentially nothing b/c I was not exposed to Greek orgs that much, all I know it was not as stereotypical as first perceived and it didn't have much of a presence at my school. Also, if everyone thought Greek Life was atrocious and aligned it with the stereotype then the opinions are slanted and you may never know unless you go to that school. The answers and grades are not truly representative.
My friend did an awesome job on the book given of what she had to do and the resources available. I always think if you really want to see how things, go see it for yourself, don't rely on a grade to have the final say on what something is all about
