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Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby
But if lots of PNM's don't have recs, or have only a scattered few, then most PNM's will still have invites, just perhaps a more limited number. I know nothing specific to Auburn, but from what I know of RFM in other big recruitments, there are likely chapters that have enough invitations to invite back everyone who makes the grade cuts. In fact, the rec confusion can, in a backwards sort of way, HELP some of the weaker recruiting chapters, because they might have a shot at top PNM's who don't have recs and therefore get released from the stronger recruiting chapters.
Which is to say, the advice from AU panhellenic is still dumb, but it's likely not catastrophic.
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But the problem with this is that it further diminishes the "mutual" aspect of mutual selection for the PNMs.
It must be stressful for the PNMs who followed AU Panhellenic advice to now hear that most in their rush group have at least one (and many two) recs to each chapter. They may be left wondering if a chapter they loved released them for lack of a rec -- especially since this is their most favorable (and perhaps only) opportunity to have numerous invitations during recruitment.
Best never to leave "extra credit" on the table in any competitive endeavor (that matters to you, anyway).