Recommendation Questions

[jse23]

I have looked back through old threads and cannot seem to "get" the idea of recommendations. I will be attending Indiana University next fall, and have heard that recs are very important to the extremely competitive recruitment there.

1) How do I go about getting recs for myself? I know this may seem basic, but where do I even start? My mother was not involved in Greek life so I really have no one to ask.

2) Do I need a rec for each sorority? There are about 20 different sororities at IU. Does this mean that I need 20 different recs from 20 different members of each GLO?

Thank you for any answers!

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by jse23

I have looked back through old threads and cannot seem to "get" the idea of recommendations. I will be attending Indiana University next fall, and have heard that recs are very important to the extremely competitive recruitment there.

1) How do I go about getting recs for myself? I know this may seem basic, but where do I even start? My mother was not involved in Greek life so I really have no one to ask.

2) Do I need a rec for each sorority? There are about 20 different sororities at IU. Does this mean that I need 20 different recs from 20 different members of each GLO?

Thank you for any answers!

Look at the bottom of the page, or use the SEARCH function. These are very basic questions. Also refer to your school's Greek office or website for specific info regarding your school/

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by jse23

I have looked back through old threads and cannot seem to "get" the idea of recommendations. I will be attending Indiana University next fall, and have heard that recs are very important to the extremely competitive recruitment there.

1) How do I go about getting recs for myself? I know this may seem basic, but where do I even start? My mother was not involved in Greek life so I really have no one to ask.

2) Do I need a rec for each sorority? There are about 20 different sororities at IU. Does this mean that I need 20 different recs from 20 different members of each GLO?

Thank you for any answers!

And what happened to rushing at Michigan State in Fall 2008?

[33girl]

You need at least one rec from a member of each GLO for each GLO.

Ask parents' friends, teachers, relatives for recs. If they aren't greek they may know someone who is. If you still come up empty, go here www.npcwomen.org and find the alumnae Panhel in your area and they can help you out.

(I guess I'm feeling maternal this morning.)

[jse23]

Originally Posted by Barbie's_Rush

And what happened to rushing at Michigan State in Fall 2008?

I decided to go to IU instead of MSU? I'm not really sure why changing my choice of college is a big deal to you.

Thank you 33girl for actually helpful information. I have used the search functions many times before but it's difficult to find a straight forward answer to some of these "basic" questions without searching the rude responses like the one above.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by jse23

I decided to go to IU instead of MSU? I'm not really sure why changing my choice of college is a big deal to you.

Thank you 33girl for actually helpful information. I have used the search functions many times before but it's difficult to find a straight forward answer to some of these "basic" questions without searching the rude responses like the one above.

You think that was rude? You may be too thin skinned for a competitive rush, hon. There are 1,698,412 threads here discussing recommendations. I would guess someone in college would know how to use a search engine.

And the reason I asked about your Michigan plans is that they were for Fall 2008. Which means you will be far from an 18 year old freshman going through recruitment at Indiana. That poses a whole different set of issues way beyond getting recs.

[qbt1990]

Originally Posted by jse23

I have looked back through old threads and cannot seem to "get" the idea of recommendations. I will be attending Indiana University next fall, and have heard that recs are very important to the extremely competitive recruitment there.

1) How do I go about getting recs for myself? I know this may seem basic, but where do I even start? My mother was not involved in Greek life so I really have no one to ask.

2) Do I need a rec for each sorority? There are about 20 different sororities at IU. Does this mean that I need 20 different recs from 20 different members of each GLO?

Thank you for any answers!

1) As 33girl said above, contact the panhellenic alumnae group near your hometown. It's also a good idea to ask family members (aunts, etc), teachers, church/synagogue members, neighbors, and other women in the community if they were members of a GLO in college. Recs from people that actually know you may potentially be stronger.

2) You need one rec for each sorority. So one alumna from ADPi would write your letter for that house, for example.

This is just the basic info, definitely use the search

[Thetagirl218]

1. Contact your local Alumnae Panhellenic chapter to get connected with women who are alumnae of the NPC sororites. Also as has been said before, check with family member and friends for recommendations.

2. Yes, you need at least one recommendation for each sorority.