Question about asking for recs- I promise I searched!!

[Kitemom]

Another thing about photos make sure they look like you. If you had red hair and now it is blonde don't send it the HS senior pic taken last Aug. We had pics shot that were cheap outside and with no props. Simple. And since my daughter went through rush 7 months after they were taken she didn't look quite, not near as tan, the same but I know when she went to school people know her by saying something like you look so familiar where are you from whats your major was your mom in a sorority?
Another word of advice. This is the mom in me. Watch what you put on Facebook/My Space. People do look at this stuff. FYI many sororites have a rule NO RED cups or bottles in your hand etc. So if it is going to be a rule why break it before you get started. I know friends who went through Tech rush commented on some pics they saw on Facebook.

[Football Fan]

Kitemom has some good advice. I would add two things. Try to discover if there are any Panhellenic Orientation meetings in your area. Attend these.

If any of these women do write a reference for you, please write them a formal note of thanks.

Best of luck to you.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by Fleur de Lis

One note on photos - make sure it's just you in regular clothes.

Originally Posted by Kitemom

We had pics shot that were cheap outside and with no props. Simple.

So will professional pictures give PNMs an edge or is a flattering snapshot just as good?

[Kitemom]

The photographer was a professional, not expensive and we picked the most flattering

[Leslie Anne]

Great advice so far! I've just got to suggest that you use the word "Recruitment" instead of "rush." It's the proper term these days.

And kudos to you, BMC88, for taking care of recs early in the game. Good luck with everything.

[BMC88]

Thank you all for the great advice.

I had already found these women through a local panhellenic association, so I ended up emailing them all earlier introducing myself and asking if they would mind helping me secure a rec for their sorority, and I could send them a packet (resume, bio, transcripts, photo, etc) if they would send me their address ( I wanted to send hard copies, and also i wanted to make sure to have their address for proper thank yous!). I have already received emails back from two very kind ladies.

I don't want to give away too much, as I have been warned not to! But it is a big southern school where competition is fierce so I am trying to get everything in order! I can't wait for the fall!

[Fleur de Lis]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

So will professional pictures give PNMs an edge or is a flattering snapshot just as good?

I don't think it matters what kind of picture it is. It's much more important that is accompanied by a shining recommendation.

[AZ-AlphaXi]

Originally Posted by Fleur de Lis

I don't think it matters what kind of picture it is. It's much more important that is accompanied by a shining recommendation.

I also think it important that the picture really looks like you. Glamour shots are not a good choice.