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we have deferred recruitment at my school and i think it works out pretty well. People can not accept a bid until second semester freshman year and only if they have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Also, our formal recruitment is in the spring and is where we get our bigger pledge classes. Not only is the pnm able to get use to college then greek life, but since our school is smaller we get to know some of the pnm before recruitment. Most times you see them out and about around campus or in classes, so you can get a better idea of the type of person they truly are. I also think since there is less craziness going on (moving in, get use to being away from home, working on grades first. etc.) they can concentrate (sp?) more on being active in their organization. It may not be for everyone but it can work.
But both Frats and Sorority should do formal recruitment the same semester. It's not fair to single one out over the other, and it makes intergreek activities easier.
Just my 0.02 for whateve they may be worth
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