University of Texas Recruitment August 21-28, 2012 - Page 8

SWTXBelle · #**106** 08-24-2012, 02:27 PM

My pnm got invited back to 10 houses!

pinapple · #**107** 08-24-2012, 02:32 PM

Congrats! If all continues to go well, tell us where she ends up!

PanseyGirl · #**108** 08-24-2012, 02:51 PM

Wow! That is great. I am happy for her.

AOII Angel · #**109** 08-24-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pinapple

This is my understanding. The PNMs have ranked their bottom 4. Now this is more of a "suggestion" and certainly not a cut. The chapters have made their lists, and their lists are priority. It doesn't matter who turns in first. Chapters don't see PNMs selections and PNMs certainly don't see a chapter's invite list. Once the PNMs and chapters all have their information in, the matching begins. (By Panhellenic) If a PNM ranks like this....

Her Top Ten
1. A
1. B
1. C
1. D
1. E
1. F
1. G
1. H
1. I
1. J
Her Bottom 4
2. K
3. L
4. M
5. N

AND if she appears on all chapter party lists, she will go to A-J. If she does not appear on C or Ds party list she will go to A-B, E-J and K & L. If she does not appear on anyone's list, she will be released from recruitment. (not likely after this round, but more so after Phil or Skit) If she is released from 4 for her top 10, she will attend her "bottom 4" if they have her on their list. If she is not on the list of 7 chapters, she will only attend 7 parties the next round...or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5...you get the picture. This is chapter focused, it is mutal selection, but the chapter gets priority and the PNMs opinion is secondary.

Because of this, someone will always come along and rant that they got invited back to a chapter they "cut" and they do not understand. Cut is only an active word when used by a chapter, not a PNM. (Although a chapter will use the word "release" as if it stings less)

Edited to add....yes the PNMs rank before chapter vote is turned in. That is just basic logistics. The girls rank directly after their last party. The chapter gathers after their last party and starts discussion on invite list. But in no way does a chapter know what a PNMs rankings are before they create their list.

Wordy but good explanation.

FSUZeta · #**110** 08-24-2012, 04:12 PM

Thanks Pinapple. A great explanation.

Ladybugmom · #**111** 08-27-2012, 10:39 AM

Just got back from Austin..pref is tonite. Here's hoping for a happy, happy bid day tomorrow for all involved!

SWTXBelle · #**112** 08-27-2012, 10:48 AM

My poor pnm is still ailing - waiting anxiously for 3:00. Her favorite chapter is her grandmother's legacy sorority, and they have a policy of notifying the alumna if the legacy is cut (brave women!). Fingers crossed - good news at 3!

DeltaBetaBaby · #**113** 08-27-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

My poor pnm is still ailing - waiting anxiously for 3:00. Her favorite chapter is her grandmother's legacy sorority, and they have a policy of notifying the alumna if the legacy is cut (brave women!). Fingers crossed - good news at 3!

LOL, I was just thinking that, during recruitment, I would not want to be the alum responsible for figuring our if various grannies are still with us, so to speak.

princesssluv8 · #**114** 08-27-2012, 11:38 AM

i have just been released..... so sad

DeltaBetaBaby · #**115** 08-27-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by princesssluv8

i have just been released..... so sad

Oh, hugs. Sorry to hear this.

phimomof2 · #**116** 08-27-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by princesssluv8

i have just been released..... so sad

So sorry to hear. I know it's hard...hang in there! UT is HUGE--lots of places to get involved.

TexasToast · #**117** 08-27-2012, 11:58 AM

I was released today too. It sucks to have made it this far to get dropped and I just am bummed I even bothered with the process. Being in a sorority meant so much to me.

DeltaBetaBaby · #**118** 08-27-2012, 12:08 PM

From what I've heard, SDT will be conducting a large informal recruitment, almost akin to a recolonization, in a week or two. You might consider checking that out to see if it's a possible fit.

TexasToast · #**119** 08-27-2012, 12:50 PM

is there COB or spring rush at UT? I was getting really attached to the 2 houses I saw skits for and have heard that one of them has done spring rush before

MaryPoppins · #**120** 08-27-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasToast

is there COB or spring rush at UT? I was getting really attached to the 2 houses I saw skits for and have heard that one of them has done spring rush before

You and other released PNMs who are still interested in the Chapters should contact Greek Life and let them know you want to be on the list to be contacted about COB and informal recruitment.