First time writing a rec...

Originally Posted by violetpretty

Why would a rec writer need to know these things? If recs are due early, the PNM probably won't even know who her roommate will be.

True that. I didn't even know who my freshman year roommate was until the weekend before school started.

Aside from sheer curiosity, I still feel that asking what your parents' occupations are is kinda creepy and I roll my eyes at Panhellenic applications who still ask for that.

[breathesgelatin]

Thanks for the advice guys! Feel free to keep it coming!

[Thetagirl218]

I am in the same case! I have been asked to write two recs as of yet, and both are women I know, but I don't the little details like grades and stuff.

I really don't know how to approach to subject without seeming rude!