Trusting the system when there is bad situation

[PinkPaisley]

A lot of great answers here! Thanks.

As I said- this is a pretty hypothetical situation. My daughter has assured me that she is going in with an open mind, she is not the type to let the reputation (true or not) influence her actions toward anyone so there is as much chance as she will pref that house as any other. (Statistically maybe more? Since they will have less cuts in the beginning rounds?) Hers was just the "what if... would happen-- what would happen in that situation" fear. She isn't the kind of kid who would go into a house and be rude to people just so she would be invited back- she just isn't wired that way. She also is not a "let me join the gossip"-- no time for that. She has a great "uh huh...that's great" smile and nod... and uses it often. This is the best tool a young woman can have.

This board is really full of wonderful information, the different views expressed are beneficial to PNMs and their parents. I appreciate that members here do not have to agree with each other, because there are always different ways look at things. Thank you all again! And I'll let you know how it works out for her!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by PinkPaisley

(Statistically maybe more? Since they will have less cuts in the beginning rounds?)

Some info for you re: cuts:

I won't get into all the technical info that goes into release figures, but with the use of RFM, statistically the heaviest cuts ARE made in earlier rounds (as chapters have a specific percentage/number of PNMs that they must release based on a formula that takes into account their past recruitment returns, size, and a few other factors.) This also leads to fewer "cut right before Pref" moments as the chapters have released more PNMs earlier on.

Just wanted to point that out so you can prepare yourselves for the possibility of some cuts early on. The average PNM is cut rather heavy early on, but less so as recruitment progresses.

[PinkPaisley]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Some info for you re: cuts:

I won't get into all the technical info that goes into release figures, but with the use of RFM, statistically the heaviest cuts ARE made in earlier rounds (as chapters have a specific percentage/number of PNMs that they must release based on a formula that takes into account their past recruitment returns, size, and a few other factors.) This also leads to fewer "cut right before Pref" moments as the chapters have released more PNMs earlier on.

Just wanted to point that out so you can prepare yourselves for the possibility of some cuts early on. The average PNM is cut rather heavy early on, but less so as recruitment progresses.

I do not think I stated that very well- I meant the group I was mentioning early may have to release less people than others in the beginning. Cuts are not a concern, I mean no one likes to get cut- but it is just a given in the process--not everyone will like you, want you, have room for you. Thanks again for your input.