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They do, for the most part though, the courtesy invite to second round for legacies. In some cases, I think that is only prolonging the inevitable and giving the young ladies a sense of false hope for an invite to the third round.
Before the numbers spike at LSU, having a rec more or less assured you of an invite to second round. It was a courtesy to the alum who wrote it, acknowledging the idea that her letter meant the young woman deserved a second look. BUT, two years ago, this was not true and so many were released after the first round.
On one hand, I agree with you, but there are so many parties-
10-7-5-3. Mine was lucky, she had a full schedule except on Pref, she went to two. (Can't remember for sure...maybe 4 out of the 5) Most of her friends were down to 4 on the day when they could have gone to 7, or 1-2 when they could have gone to 5. They lost all hope and their confidence was shattered. Do you know how HARD it would be to sit in your room when for two days of a party round you only had one or two houses to visit? And to think you friend/s are going to several parties? Breaks my heart...
Who knows, maybe if they HAD been invited to more, they would have stuck it out. I guess that percentage formula for release figures plays a big role. I just find it hard to understand why the cuts have to be so hard for he first round.
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