[irishpipes]

That is a bitter pill to swallow and I'm sure you and your daughter are confused and angry. I don't blame you.

I will say, the "system" at UGA isn't any different from that at most large schools. Recruitment is an imperfect tool to move a whole lot of people through in a short amount of time. Despite its flaws, it works for most people. It doesn't work for everyone. Like a job interview, the PNM has a short amount of time to show why she should be selected. We all know of great girls who slip through without making that impression. It stinks. This isn't exclusive to UGA - it is a distasteful by-product of large recruitments. What is different about UGA (and many other competitive schools) is that freshman formal is a PNM's only real shot at joining, since COB is uncommon and upperclassmen are undesirable.

No one will be able to tell you or your daughter why this happened. I'm sorry it did and hope she can find a niche that brings her happiness. Good luck.