rec letters

actives can't write Recs so they need to come from alumni. i tried to get 2-3 recs for each house but there were a couple houses where i couldn't find a red or could only find one. try to get at least one for every house and two or three if you can! if you can't find one, don't worry too much.

I would agree with the first posters that 2-3 is standard. Ask your parents to help too. They can get coworkers and their friends that are alumni to write for you too. Good luck!

I went through recruitment last year and was very unaware of how the process worked. I had one rec letter for about 7-8 houses from a few of my cousin's friends. They are not extremely important like at other schools, but they definitely don't hurt either. I would recommend getting at least one a house, but do not think you need lots of letters to have a chance. I absolutely love the house I am in and only had one letter from someone I barely knew. Good luck!

These kind of introduce you to a group before you arrive. I'm not saying you can't go through recruitment without them but I think they are important.

If you don't know anyone get your parents to ask and even your local alumni associations may help you out.

Aim for 2 recs to each chapter written by women who know you and/or your family very well. I don't think actives are allowed to write recs, at least in my sorority they must be written by alumnae. That said, if you are a legacy through an active sister, she should definitely reach out to the house (in addition to your recs) to make them aware of your legacy connection.


There is at least 1 chapter on campus who has a national policy that pnms must have a rec on file to be given a bid.

I think these are moderately important. If you don't have a connection within a chapter they are weighed heavier. I agree with others that 2 or 3 is average.

f you are hot nobody cares if you have recs or not.

I would encourage you to do the work to find alumni to write two letters for each of our houses. Don't let something this simple put you at an disadvantage. Parents friends, coaches, teachers, co-workers, family me,bets are all good sources to ask. Good luck :)

I am going through recruitment this year as well. I have heard I need 1 Rec form from an alum but then several personal letters from other alums. Thanks for any answers.