The fallacy of Sorority Recs?

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I don't necessarily like recs, either, but they do serve a purpose.

That said - it really is the responsibility of the chapter to get recs. I know that our chapter did this - we had an entire group of alumnae who searched our recs for young women (including ME!) they wished to bid. Granted, it might be more difficult at a larger school, but the chapter's network of alumnae should make it a possibility.

Originally posted by Tippiechick
But, that makes for an unlevel playing field at these schools.

What about the girls who do not know anyone that can write a rec for them? They are often considered second rate when compared to someone who has a rec.

And, what about the recs that are written by people who barely know someone? That is NOT fair to those who are told that recruitment is a two-way street.

With the rec system at the schools who use it heavily, girls without recs have virtually no chance of being considered.

I have been at the big school where recs were used. Yes, we had posters all over our walls to learn everyone's name/hometown. But, we did that for EVERYONE and not just the girls with recs. We wanted to give everyone an equal chance.

I just find it incredibly hypocritical to tell the PNMs that it is a mutual selection process and that recs are "recommended" when in reality, if they don't have a rec at these schools, their "selections" are going to be severely limited.

It's no wonder that people often consider the Greek system to be full of snobs. The rec system makes it quite clear that you have to know someone on the inside to have a chance at a rec school.