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No Rec-I'm sure different chapter put a different dgree of importance on it, but look at it this way. A rec is basically a letter of introduction, like in business, it gets your foot in the door. Someone writes a rec and the sorority thinks-one of our sisters met this girl and thinks she is a good candidate for membership. We need to meet her and see if we click- USUALLY, ANYONE can find SOMEONE to write a rec. That's why, in the south, a rec from one person like the captain of a womens' krewe may carry more weight that a rec from the lady who does your nails. There is a degree of "credibility" given to the person writing the rec at some of the larger, competitive schools but NOT to the point that it will get you in-at least not to MY knowledge (Though I can think of a case at Mississippi State) It once meant you were invited to at least 2 parties, but with so many girls going through, that doesn't really seem to be the case anymore. Now, consider the ramifications of a no rec. What that is telling the sorority is-I have absolutely NOTHING GOOD to say about this girl!The sorority thinks-Gee, this alum knew her for years and can't find ONE good thing to say??? In any environment-competitive or not-it's a death blow. It's almost the equilavent of a black ball.
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