I think I, and maybe some other gcers, were confused about what the intent of the original question was being used for. Was it for budgeting purposes or was it for mom to tell daughter "you need to rank XYZ and ABC lower because they cost too much." Which looks from the outside like sorority shopping based on cost. Also, I think posters were also concerned that should daughter accept a bid and then drop out because of finances, she may have taken the spot of someone who could afford it and was possibly left bidless.
To be honest, when I went through recruitment I know the costs were told to me in some parties, but probably if you asked me right after the party I wouldn't have remembered. As an 18 yr old I was far too concerned with making a good impression and learning about the sororities.
I think that this is a good thread for any panhellenic to see in this type of economy if they need to inform parents of correct costs prior to recruitment begining.
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