UF Sororities (a very important question)

[Gatorbaby]

Nearly all of the UF sororities are solid (100-150+ girls it seems), so that's not a question. But, which sororities are competitive to the degree that a rec is nearly required to be considered? I've tried to pick up recs from as many sororities as possible; because it's getting to be crunch time (less than a month before Formal Recruitment/Rush begins!), I'd like to know if there are any extremely competitive sororities that I need recs for should I even be considered or stand a shot at being competitive for these groups.
Thanks! (For extra info, I'm an incoming Freshman, and this is my first time Rushing)

[BleedOrangeBlue]

As someone who served as VP of membership of a chapter at UF, I can tell you that ALL the houses at UF are competitive, not just SOME. Try and secure recs for every chapter. Recommendations, however, are just one step in the process. Go into recruitment confident, don't worry about the reputations of some houses being ultra-selective. Your personality and what you have to offer our chapter is the most important factor. Good luck!

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by Gatorbaby

Nearly all of the UF sororities are solid (100-150+ girls it seems), so that's not a question. But, which sororities are competitive to the degree that a rec is nearly required to be considered? I've tried to pick up recs from as many sororities as possible; because it's getting to be crunch time (less than a month before Formal Recruitment/Rush begins!), I'd like to know if there are any extremely competitive sororities that I need recs for should I even be considered or stand a shot at being competitive for these groups.
Thanks! (For extra info, I'm an incoming Freshman, and this is my first time Rushing)

All of them. UF is one of those schools where almost everyone has recs and just the fact that you don't have one can lead to your being cut from a chapter, no matter what the "tier."

[Titchou]

See sticky at top of the Sorority Recruitment page - schools where you absolutely need to have recs...ALL SEC schools are included...so, yes, you need them for UF - every house.

[UFgatorLove]

Yes, you will need Recs for every chapter at UF, if you want to have the best chances.

Our Panhellenic webpage is also updated as of this year - including the what to wear page, so please utilize it!

http://ufpanhellenic.com/home

[UFGirl12]

I just went to an informational meeting last week and we were told from women on the Executive Board that recs were NOT mandatory. But, if you want to do them that it's up to you, it may give you an upper hand but it will not be the sole reason that a house keeps you, but it could give you a little edge.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by UFGirl12

I just went to an informational meeting last week and we were told from women on the Executive Board that recs were NOT mandatory. But, if you want to do them that it's up to you, it may give you an upper hand but it will not be the sole reason that a house keeps you, but it could give you a little edge.

Be aware that it is NPC rules that they have to say recs are not necessary. The reality is a completely different story. We have lamented the problem on GC for many years. If you want to have the best shot at a successful recruitment, get your recs.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by UFGirl12

I just went to an informational meeting last week and we were told from women on the Executive Board that recs were NOT mandatory. But, if you want to do them that it's up to you, it may give you an upper hand but it will not be the sole reason that a house keeps you, but it could give you a little edge.

As well-meaning as these women are, recs are most definitely required for all sororities at UF.

They just have to say that they're not required. Please see countless other threads on recs, SEC and other competitive schools, UF, legacy, etcetera every other topic under the sun.

[UFGirl12]

I have seen the threads. Everyone I've talked to, though has said they aren't required, the UF is different than other SEC schools. Obviously girls still want to get them, myself included, but we were told not to stress if we couldn't get any or if we couldn't get one to all houses.

[UFGirl12]

I meant to say *that not the. hehehe. oops.

[Nanners52674]

Originally Posted by UFGirl12

I have seen the threads. Everyone I've talked to, though has said they aren't required, the UF is different than other SEC schools. Obviously girls still want to get them, myself included, but we were told not to stress if we couldn't get any or if we couldn't get one to all houses.

You're told that because that is what Panhellenic HAS to say. That is not the reality.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Nanners52674

You're told that because that is what Panhellenic HAS to say. That is not the reality.

Right. UFgirl and all other PNMs who are going through recruitment at any of the "recs are required here" places on GC, PLEASE continue to work on getting recs. It's a really silly reason to be cut when it's something you can control.

[UFGirl12]

Do recs have to be from sisters from your school or can they be from other schools?

[FSUZeta]

i went to fsu, but i can write recs. to any zta chapter. same goes for members of the other 25 npc sororities.

to reiterate, YOU NEED RECS. AT UF. while they might not be an advantage, not having them will certainly be a disadvantage, and your options will suffer!

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by UFGirl12

Do recs have to be from sisters from your school or can they be from other schools?

They can be from any initiated sister of that organization, though, different organizations may require that the rec be from an alumna not a collegian. Recs from the school may hold more meaning than from another school, but most people will agree that recs from someone who knows you are better than from someone who doesn't know you even if the one who doesn't know you is from the right school.