Recommendation Letters HELP

mtiedeman831 · #1 07-16-2013, 04:48 PM

My name is Megan and I will be attending UT-Austin in the fall. About a week ago, my sister brought up the idea of sororities and convinced me to join one. I have registered at UT and, after going through several channels to find the information, contacted the Alumnae association in the city where I graduated high school today. I also have my resume, transcript, and picture.

My problem is recommendation letters. Luckily, my sister is friends with one or 2, so I should have those, but otherwise, I'm at a loss. I currently live in Dallas and would appreciate any help.

P.S. If any alumnae from the Dallas area are reading this and are willing to write a recommendation letter, I would be more than happy to talk with you at a Starbucks (or similar places), my treat

Thank you in advance!

DubaiSis · #2 07-16-2013, 05:29 PM

If you have lived in Dallas for more than 5 minutes you know sorority women; you just don't know that they're sorority women. Start networking! There are tons of threads here on how to find alumnae. Go back and read them and then kick it into high gear.

ComradesTrue · #3 07-16-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DubaiSis

If you have lived in Dallas for more than 5 minutes you know sorority women; you just don't know that they're sorority women. Start networking!

Yes. You can't spit in Dallas and not hit a sorority alumna. Start asking around. And quickly.

Good luck.

BraveMaroon · #4 07-16-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blondie93

Yes. You can't spit in Dallas and not hit a sorority alumna. Start asking around. And quickly.

Good luck.

Disclaimer: Spitting not recommended.

mtiedeman831 · #5 07-16-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BraveMaroon

Disclaimer: Spitting not recommended.

And spit I will not. My sister also helped me sign up for some social events... I'm going to be booked up for the next couple of Thursdays. I'm trying >.<

mtiedeman831 · #6 07-16-2013, 09:05 PM

Thanks hithere112. I submitted my info and contacted the people willing to write recs

KDCat · #7 07-16-2013, 09:17 PM

Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic can help you find recommendations. Check the list of alumnae here: http://www.dallaspanhellenic.org/DAP...andout2013.pdf

You should ask your teachers, coaches, neighbors, camp counselors, and members of your church. They can give you personal recs.

IndianaSigKap · #8 07-16-2013, 09:25 PM

To the original poster....ask every adult female you know. Your teachers all went to college there is a chance they are Greek. If they are Greek, there is a chance they have friends who are Greek. Ask your neighbors. Ask the parents of your friends and then ask the friends of your parents! As adults, the majority of us do not wear Greek paraphernalia, so you can't automatically know if we are Greek or not. This is why I wear my badge on international badge day! :-)

mtiedeman831 · #9 07-16-2013, 09:43 PM

KDCat: I was denied by them because my school was in a different city (but I did try them first). Also, I don't go to church... but I'd ask if I did :P

IndianaSigKap: Also something I tried. Unfortunately the college alumnae I know don't have any Greek associates and the women around me only give me a collective of one or two alumnae.....

I'm working on it... thank you for all the advice ^.^

thetalady · #10 07-17-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mtiedeman831

KDCat: I was denied by them because my school was in a different city (but I did try them first). Also, I don't go to church... but I'd ask if I did :P

IndianaSigKap: Also something I tried. Unfortunately the college alumnae I know don't have any Greek associates and the women around me only give me a collective of one or two alumnae.....

I'm working on it... thank you for all the advice ^.^

So if Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic cannot help you, is there an association in the city where you went to school?

mtiedeman831 · #11 07-17-2013, 02:12 AM

thetalady: Yes, but unfortunately there was no website nor a place with any information. I finally got ahold of the president today (...well, yesterday) after getting updated info. I sent her my resume, transcripts, and photo (as she requested). She said she'd try, but deadlines HAVE passed T.T

KDCat · #12 07-17-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mtiedeman831

KDCat: I was denied by them because my school was in a different city (but I did try them first). Also, I don't go to church... but I'd ask if I did :P

IndianaSigKap: Also something I tried. Unfortunately the college alumnae I know don't have any Greek associates and the women around me only give me a collective of one or two alumnae.....

I'm working on it... thank you for all the advice ^.^

Did you check with the city panhel where your school is?

You can also try the Austin Panhel: http://www.austinpanhellenic.org/contact.html

Titchou · #13 07-17-2013, 08:10 AM

Check the national web sites for the groups you need. Most have local groups listed and you could contact them that way.

wavycutchip · #14 07-17-2013, 08:42 AM

How exciting Megan!

Totally agree with what others have said.

Have you tried using Facebook to let you friends (and maybe your sister and your parents do the same) to let their friends know you are going through recruitment and see if any of them may be willing to help? That might help you narrow down folks to ask more personally.

Have you tried contacting your former high school teachers? They know you well, and may be able to provide your info to others who have helped other students.

I would also suggest that whatever you do (work, volunteer, go to school, etc) with your time - you use that opportunity to ask those social circles about their (or their friends) sorority experience. That can help you find others to help with recommendations.

I think there are a few threads on Greek Chat about Letters of Recommendation and UT Recruitment. Hope you can get a chance to read those!

Good luck!

pinapple · #15 07-17-2013, 09:44 AM

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She said she'd try, but deadlines HAVE passed

Deadlines have passed, but it is not too late. If they get there a week or so before recruitment starts, it is better than nothing. I honestly believe if you feel you are strong candidate it would not hurt to put your resume and photos in an envelope and get a copy to each house at UT ASAP. Let the letters follow and you don't need write a personal letter in the envelope you send. Get your name out there, get a house to start talking about you and when the letter comes...it just reinforces what you already sent. One thing I have figured out is recruitment success at UT is 100% about exposure. But the same goes for failure too. So if what you expose is good; success, if what you expose is negative; failure. Choose well, choose wise.