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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice
At my school, recs are NOT important at all. I've even heard that some chapters don't even look at the recs they get. They go straight to the trash.
Even as a sophomore, I don't think recs are necessary at some schools--especially if you say that Greek life at your college isn't a big deal.
If I were you, I'd be more concerned about talking to friends who are already in the Greek system. Make sure they know that you plan to go through rush. I mean, it can't hurt. (But know that having friends in a house isn't a guarantee that you'll receive a bid from that chapter.) And know what you're going to say when they ask why you didn't rush as a freshman. Also, I think that campus involvement is very important, too. In my pledge class, there were only 3 sophomores and one junior out of 61 pledges. The upperclassmen were very involved on campus before going through rush. So, I guess play up your activities.
My point is that I think there may be a little too much emphasis on getting recs.
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In the OP's situation (search on all her posts for clarification), it would behoove her to do all the things you say AND get recs. She may be having some stormy sailing. Plus, as SWTXBelle said, some groups have a national policy that the girl must have a rec to be pledged. She may have limited options already due to being a sophomore, and it would be a shame if the group that she could have clicked with blew her off because she didn't have a rec.