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Originally Posted by carolkr
But as I discussed the recommendation process with a friend of mine who has written recommendations, she offered to show me a package she received from a PNM to show me what we needed to do when requesting a rec. She protected the person’s personal information, but showed me the basic documents the PNM provided her, and I was surprised to see a 3 page blank sorority recommendation form the PNM included.
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The PNM doesn't include the blank recommendation form in the resume packet -- the alum will obtain and print the rec form for completion (or complete and submit online). But do prepare a pretty resume packet to give to rec writers.
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Originally Posted by carolkr
While I can appreciate the form provides a consistent format for the sorority to evaluate, it seems the letter would be more personal from someone who really knows the candidate.
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Seems like that to me too -- I'm not sure why the Bama site discourages these letters. Alums send them anyway and also sometimes include these along with the rec forms.
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Originally Posted by carolkr
What if someone actually sends a letter? My mom’s very close friend is 90 years old, attended UGA, has been active in her sorority her entire life, but I can’t imagine her filling out a form rather than writing a real letter. I know she would write a beautiful recommendation for my daughter, and I was glad to have someone from a SEC school, but will her letter be discounted as a ‘letter of support’?
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Surely a chapter wouldn't discount a beautifully written letter from a 90-year-old loyal alum -- that would be something special. I say she should send whatever she feels is appropriate (letter and/or rec). Meanwhile, secure another rec to the same chapter that (you are reasonably sure) will be completed with the GLO's recommendation form.
Best of luck to your daughter!
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