UChicago recruitment?

[DubaiSis]

As far as recs, that isn't your concern. The women writing them should know what to do with them, and if not, sending the rec to their headquarters will work. But I think I'm pretty safe in saying recs will probably be appreciated there but in no way necessary. This is not the SEC, as demonstrated by the fact that there isn't a mountain of information available to you. They are probably assuming you will get the information you need at the meeting right before rush starts, or something like that. So yes, try to get the information so you're prepared, but don't drive yourself crazy over it.

I'm glad to see interest in Greek life at U of C. Hopefully you're part of a growing trend for such a great school.

[e813]

Thanks for the advice! I'm also glad to hopefully be part of Greek scene at Chicago - I've heard that there is still some anti-Greek sentiment among some upperclassmen and other subsets of the community, but hopefully Greek life will continue to grow.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

As far as recs, that isn't your concern. The women writing them should know what to do with them, and if not, sending the rec to their headquarters will work. But I think I'm pretty safe in saying recs will probably be appreciated there but in no way necessary. This is not the SEC, as demonstrated by the fact that there isn't a mountain of information available to you. They are probably assuming you will get the information you need at the meeting right before rush starts, or something like that. So yes, try to get the information so you're prepared, but don't drive yourself crazy over it.

I'm glad to see interest in Greek life at U of C. Hopefully you're part of a growing trend for such a great school.

Just a caution, while UC is not competitive in the SEC sense, at least one of the sororities at UC cannot pledge a PNM without a rec as matter of national policy. Also, the sorority culture is rather unique at UC and recs would likely open more doors for a PNM.