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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel
I don't fully agree. Preference invites can include legacy policies, courtesy invites, a woman that the chapter still isn't sure about. I read it as an invitation that could lead to a decision that may not be favorable to a PNM and as a result, not receiving a bid. Some other woman could really shine and be higher on a bid list, as we all know attending preference means the name is on a bid list in almost all situations, just not very high in some cases.
I think an informal pref. invite can mean more, as during formal RFM can increase the amount of invites, and there could be more room to get to know women and make a decision later. With informal you may already know them from class or see the PNM in action on campus instead of in a secluded no boys no parties formal environment.
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It depends on the informal process, yes. Sometimes the informal invite means you're getting a bid and sometimes it would mean less.
However formal pref invites must be on their bid list and bid lists are 2-3x quota generally (assuming 2 or 3 pref parties). But you don't put women on the list unless you want them. (Or you know, you're doing it wrong)