[pbear19]

I keep going back and forth about the question of recs at Mizzou.

First - I am NOT saying that you don't need them. They are very helpful, and having recs is infinitely better than not having them.

But, if you don't have them, I don't think it's fair to say that you are doomed. And everyone is free to disagree with me, but I do not think that Mizzou should be in the list of schools where you absolutely must have recs. Yes, they are good to have. Yes, you should get them. But I know, for a fact, how many recs have been submitted to my chapter at Mizzou. I know how many women going through have not submitted a rec. I know that some people on GC who tell PNMs they must have recs would be really surprised by the number that actually have them.

All of which is to say, OP, please don't be discouraged. Focus on your conversations and the things that you have control over at this point. I hope that you have a wonderful recruitment experience!!