Alabama Rush and First Cuts: Predetermined?

[KyKKGviaFlorida]

In one of the articles posted upthread, the Panhellenic office for Alabama reports that 85% of women going through Rush get a bid. Of course, that means 15% or close to 250-300 PNM's will not get bids. Again, this number is much higher than what I saw at UK. Any thoughts on why such a high number of PNM's end up bid less on bid day? Do the majority of the 15% simply "fail to maximize their options" and drop out in the middle of the week? Suicide Bidding? Or "cross-cutting'?

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by KyKKGviaFlorida

In one of the articles posted upthread, the Panhellenic office for Alabama reports that 85% of women going through Rush get a bid. Of course, that means 15% or close to 250-300 PNM's will not get bids. Again, this number is much higher than what I saw at UK. Any thoughts on why such a high number of PNM's end up bid less on bid day? Do the majority of the 15% simply "fail to maximize their options" and drop out in the middle of the week? Suicide Bidding? Or "cross-cutting'?

I'm guessing a huge number withdraw, as well, so the 85% placement does not mean 15% get cut everywhere.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by KyKKGviaFlorida

In one of the articles posted upthread, the Panhellenic office for Alabama reports that 85% of women going through Rush get a bid. Of course, that means 15% or close to 250-300 PNM's will not get bids. Again, this number is much higher than what I saw at UK. Any thoughts on why such a high number of PNM's end up bid less on bid day? Do the majority of the 15% simply "fail to maximize their options" and drop out in the middle of the week? Suicide Bidding? Or "cross-cutting'?

A little late I realize -- but thought this chart was interesting in terms of PMNs, bids received, and withdrawals/releases after each party (including pref). The 2012 stats have not yet been posted.

Apologies in advance for the format (if it is a hassle, I'll remove it). The chart can also be downloaded from this page:

http://greekaffairs.ua.edu/resources.cfm