[irishpipes]

I would absolutely NOT attend an AP meeting.

I like resumes for this purpose to have some personality. I don't mind multiple pages at all. I confess that the ones with a colorful header grab my attention more. This isn't for a job interview, so allow a little personality!

Make sure it is complete:

Appropriate photo
ACT/SAT score
Final HS rank and GPA
Parents' names
Since you are a sophomore, I would include significant HS accomplishments only.
Include your current UIUC GPA, hours completed, major
Include everything you are involved in now including employment

Feel free to include tidbits about you since you don't know your rec writers well. (For example - I love country music, I train show horses, etc. this can help give a fuller picture of who you are.)

As for contacting alumnae, I would get their phone numbers and call them directly. You can introduce yourself, explain how you know them, and that you are trying to gather recs for recruitment. Sorority women WANT to help for the most part. Don't fear rejection. Where you live, not all alumnae will be familiar with recs, so you may want to explain that you want to give yourself the best shot at every chapter that you possibly can, so recs are strongly suggested for you.

When you talk to these alumnae, offer to meet them for coffee. They might not take you up on it, but it sends the message that you value the fact that they are vouching for you. Keep a list of the chapters you lack recs or, and ask these alumnae if they know any alumnae from the chapters you lack.

Make sure to get their complete contact information so that you can send a prompt thank you note after recruitment.

Have a great recruitment!

I L L !