There is a big thread regarding rush at LSU, as well as how tough things can be for rudh in the South. I agree w/SusanL5000, ditch the pink paper and go for a monogrammed type. Sometimes that can get expensive when you have several packets to put together so I recommend practicing w/stamps, getting it done neatly, and consider using that for your monogram, if money is tight for you. As for recs, GET ALL YOU CAN! No one can express how much emphasis is put on recs to Southern schools. Good luck and let keep us updated on your planning and how things go!
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Emily