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08-21-2014, 12:41 AM
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The ones I have sent recs for who don't pledge usually drop out because they have made up their minds they'll only accept A-B-C-D-E or F sororities and no others are good enough.
Most of my rec girls DO pledge, but over 40+ years, a few have not, and a few have resigned a year or two after being initiated. Of course, a rec is not a firm prediction of future behavior!
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08-21-2014, 01:07 PM
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...or maybe...they decided it wasn't for them...and after all this drama...who would blame them...
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08-21-2014, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Giddy
...or maybe...they decided it wasn't for them...and after all this drama...who would blame them...
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The drama came after Bid Day.
And the publicity was expected, after last year's spotlight.
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08-21-2014, 08:05 PM
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There are other schools with less competitive recruitments.
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08-22-2014, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by FSUZeta
There are other schools with less competitive recruitments.
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No, for her it's UA all the way.
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08-22-2014, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Momoftwogirls
No, for her it's UA all the way.
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I understand. She will need to be as well prepared as she can be-attend the sorority spring preview, have recommendations to every chapter, and be as open minded and flexible as she can be in regards to the chapters she is invited to in the invitational rounds.
And you will need wine.....lots and lots of wine!
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08-22-2014, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FSUZeta
I understand. She will need to be as well prepared as she can be-attend the sorority spring preview, have recommendations to every chapter, and be as open minded and flexible as she can be in regards to the chapters she is invited to in the invitational rounds.
And you will need wine.....lots and lots of wine!
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She will be prepared! Well, as prepared as she can be. I on the other hand will start a wine I.V. Drip until it's all over!
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08-23-2014, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Momoftwogirls
No, for her it's UA all the way.
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It is okay for her to "dig in" in regard to her school. But I suggest you start talking the talk of an open mind now and don't stop until bid day next year.
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08-22-2014, 09:05 AM
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Any thoughts on why so few in-state students went through recruitment?
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08-22-2014, 11:07 AM
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Any thoughts on why so few in-state students went through recruitment?
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Interesting question -- I don't know if these recruitment numbers represent a decline or just a lack of growth over time -- less populous state? Economics?
Certainly the growth that UA has experienced in general could be largely attributed to OOS students.
Here is an article showing the percentages of in-state/out-of-state enrollment since 2007 (keep in mind that as OOS numbers grow quickly, the percentages compared to in-state enrollment do not necessarily mean that in-state enrollment is declining):
http://www.al.com/news/tuscaloosa/in...alabama_s.html
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08-22-2014, 09:45 PM
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One of the more common gripes among us old broads is the sense of entitlement among "kids these days." If your daughter goes into this with the attitude that this is an audition and can KEEP that attitude while being surrounded by a bunch of entitled brats, she'll be just fine. Not that most of the girls there are like that but an especially obnoxious few can start to feel like ALL of them. And presumably she hasn't gotten the lead role in every play she's tried out for, so hopefully she's learned a thing or two over all the times she experienced rejection. I have high hopes for both of you. 
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08-23-2014, 08:26 PM
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Okay, I'm gonna ask ...
How in the world do chapters have time to check facebook/twitter/instagram/pinterest/sharemylife/whatever for 2000 women going through rush? On top of the school-encouraged sleep deprivation of rush week?
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08-25-2014, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DGTess
Okay, I'm gonna ask ...
How in the world do chapters have time to check facebook/twitter/instagram/pinterest/sharemylife/whatever for 2000 women going through rush? On top of the school-encouraged sleep deprivation of rush week?
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Easy - divide it up among certain chapter members, work on it some every day.
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08-23-2014, 08:31 PM
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Private MS information but they start looking early on. With Alabama, their Preview weekend is in February....lots of time to check folks out.
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08-23-2014, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Titchou
Private MS information but they start looking early on. With Alabama, their Preview weekend is in February....lots of time to check folks out.
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And before the PNMs even start think about "sanitizing" their pages!
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