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Originally Posted by ComradesTrue
3. For some chapters those without recs become easy cuts (along with GPA) for first round. No rec could very well mean no invite to the next round.
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ComradesTrue, I noticed in another thread you posted a very helpful 1-2-3 to PNMs about schools where one absolutely, positively need recs. A portion of your post is quoted above.
If a school is very competitive, and no rec received could very well mean that a PNM is cut, I can see why a PNM would desire a confirmation that the rec was sent. The women who typically post here at GC seem to be the kind of alumnae who are on top of their game. Though, sadly, there are times when people drop the ball. People are human and they make mistakes, get busy, etc. If an alumna fails to send in the rec, it could mean a cut for the young woman. Since she didn't have a head's up on the rec not being mailed, she won't have a chance to look around for another one. That's a lot of trust to place into someone's hands, especially for a university known for a cutthroat recruitment.
I can certainly see why an alumna would feel a bit put out, as the confirmation card seems to micromanage a little bit. On the other hand, I see it as a positive - an organized PNM, on top of her responsibilities, who is so motivated to join that she's doing everything she can to make my rec writing job easier and secure a solid footing for her recruitment experience. Then again, I'm from Southern California, so maybe it's a regional/cultural thing?
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