Mizzou Recruitment Fall 2014 - Page 3

gazebo · #31 08-20-2014, 12:39 PM

100 new members- CRAZY!
Moms and Rec Ladies- any updates from Mizzou???

pbear19 · #32 08-20-2014, 06:01 PM

It's still really early, so the moms might not have many updates. Round 2, day 1 isn't quite over yet right now. Then they have another full day before they do any more preferencing.

Not sure if it's been posted already, but here is the schedule:

Monday/Tuesday - Open House
Wednesday/Thursday - Skits
Friday - Philanthropy and House Tours
Saturday - Preference
Sunday - Bid day at 1:00 p.m.

mumom · #33 08-20-2014, 11:06 PM

I heard from my junior daughter that it's going well! So exciting and they are all exhausted . They are soooo looking forward to their new baby sisters!
Would love to hear from any Mom's or Rec Ladies at Mizzou to see how their daughters are feeling about the process!

irishpipes · #34 08-20-2014, 11:15 PM

Not to be a wet blanket, but most NPC groups are strongly discouraging the use of the term "babies" when referring to new members. I know that chapters are still doing it, but these are young women, not babies.

mumom · #35 08-20-2014, 11:33 PM

You are absolutely correct, they are young women! Thanks for the gentle reminder. I just adore that they will soon be including younger sisters in their ranks. Best of luck to all the PNM's and the houses as they go through this process of finding new greek homes!

NorthernMom · #36 08-21-2014, 07:21 AM

My daughter was surprised to be cut so heavily after the first round. I am not sure whether the record number of girls and her being a sophomore transfer from out of the area has anything to do with it? Is that considered a hinderance - even with a good GPA?

irishpipes · #37 08-21-2014, 07:37 AM

It won't ever be because of the number of PNMs. RFM utilizes percentages to determine how many each chapter can invite back, not raw numbers. Those percentages will just be applied to a larger PNM pool if there are a lot of PNMs.

No one will ever know for sure why your daughter experienced heavy cuts, but at most competitive recruitments, being a sophomore is a huge strike as is being a transfer. The good news is, it only takes one!

NorthernMom · #38 08-21-2014, 08:20 AM

That is good to know. And may make her feel better. She felt like she *really* connected with girls at 2 houses and was really excited and they both cut her. But she is keeping an open mind and continuing to put best foot forward. She did not go in saying I want A, B or C house.

I know in the very southern SEC schools being from out of the area could be a barrier, but I wouldn't think so at Mizzou?

irishpipes · #39 08-21-2014, 08:26 AM

I don't think geography is a barrier - it is the lack of connections created by the geography. With no one who knows a PNM within the chapter to pull for her, it makes her recs and her ability to make a great impression/connection during the short and crazy recruitment parties all they have to go on. Some PNMs are successful at that, and some aren't. As Lon as she has any invitations, she is doing well and has another chance to create that connection.

Titchou · #40 08-21-2014, 08:48 AM

Does Mizzou do UC quota? If not, her sophomore standing was most likely the cause. And even if they do, they will release UC who maybe aren't outstanding...

maconmagnolia · #41 08-21-2014, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titchou

Does Mizzou do UC quota? If not, her sophomore standing was most likely the cause. And even if they do, they will release UC who maybe aren't outstanding...

Mizzou does not have an upperclassman quota. Some chapters are fairly welcoming of sophomores, and some are not.

maconmagnolia · #42 08-21-2014, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titchou

Does Mizzou do UC quota? If not, her sophomore standing was most likely the cause. And even if they do, they will release UC who maybe aren't outstanding...

Mizzou does not have an upperclassman quota. Some chapters are fairly welcoming of sophomores, and some are not.

Titchou · #43 08-21-2014, 10:01 AM

Well then, that's the whole issue most likely

NorthernMom · #44 08-21-2014, 10:59 AM

Well, hoping the remaining 4 she has are welcoming of transfers. I get that they want a girl to be involved for as many years as possible, but I know she planned to be involved all 3 years at Mizzou.

Titchou · #45 08-21-2014, 11:03 AM

It only takes one to get a bid so she just needs to hang in and be open to all opportunities. I know that's sometimes easier said than done but it will work out.