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Take home message: Recs matter because they can help you. And some NPC groups require them if you want to be seriously considered.
As someone who sits on more than one Alumnae Panhellenic Bd. and sees the results on the back end, I can assure you of that. At this point, if you are going to go through the process, I strongly suggest you find out what you need and then do everything possible to set yourself up for the best opportunities. No, recs aren't required. But if you have less than fab grades, and are not a freshman, you're going to have to put in a little more work and show what you can bring if it's not 3 years of collegiate membership or a boost to the chapter's overall gpa. And I'm sure you will get those grades up for your own sake, over time.
When you request recs, make sure you take the time to write a nice intro letter about yourself to the alums who will be helping you. I've dealt with girls who don't want to bother taking this step because they're busy at the pool or working at Abercrombie. Hmmm. Tells me how badly they want this.
Write up a nice resume about yourself for these alums, detailing your leadership experience, your commitment to the community, your talents and interests, and your job experience. As someone with 1 more year of maturity than the freshman, maybe you bring a lot more to the table--now you have to sell that.
Best of luck to you.
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