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Originally Posted by iamamom

If the girls make it through this first cut, does this mean the recs become a non issue for the next round of parties?

With so many rushing this year is a girl with no recs in danger of being dropped?

Think of recs like your resume and cover letter.

Those are the STANDARD for apply at say, Company A.

You can be super awesome, you can even fill out Company A's app online.

But unless Company A has your resume and cover letter in hand, your app is going in the trashcan.

They're just standard. Every other PNM WILL have them. When a chapter's release figures mandate cutting say, 60% of the PNM pool after first rounds, they have limited information on which to base those early decisions. The easiest way to start making cuts is "Does she have a rec?"

Also consider that the chapters have limited invites. Chapter members likely have one or two women whom they ALREADY KNOW and want to have an invite. Women they've known from HS, cheer, etc. Once those women get invites, there is little room left for the "Never met this girl before in my life and she has no recs" girl.