[Benzgirl]

You are correct. Recruitment is not overly competitive at the other MAC schools, at least in Ohio. I am not very familiar with those in Michigan (AGDee would know), Indiana and Illinois, but I'm sure Dee would concur with the Ohio schools. Not knowing if you have Fall or Winter/Spring recruitment, you will need a different strategy.

If it is Winter/Spring, get involved, keep your grades up and get to know, in a good way, as many actives as possible. Watch your partying, the way you behave at parties and don't talk people or groups down. And most of all, KEEP YOUR GRADES UP. If it's Fall, well, you just don't have much time to prepare but it doesn't mean you can't screw things up.

Recs are not THAT important, even at Miami. It helps, but it isn't a deal-breaker. Regardless of where you go, keep an open mind. You can find a home on all of the campuses if you maximize your options unless you become a grade-risk or a liability risk.

Good luck.