are letters of rec needed?

by: recs?Jul 14, 2014 12:09:16 PM

Hello - I am an OOS freshman (California) and want to go through Sorority Rush. I know IU rush is competitive because of the numbers, but are letters of rec important? Since IU has a deferred rush, do recs really matter? I have a couple of friends going thru rush at SEC schools and they are spending all summer getting recs. If I need to get recs, when should they be sent in? Is now too early?

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#1 by: Eh Jul 14, 2014 12:12:44 PM

Only really matters if your a legacy.

By: Eh Jul 14, 2014 12:12:44 PM

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by: Eh Jul 14, 2014 12:13:25 PM

Even so not that much bc legacies do get dropped too

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#2 by: sorority rush Jul 14, 2014 6:08:01 PM

rec letters don't matter too much

By: sorority rushJul 14, 2014 6:08:01 PM

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#3 by: rush Jul 16, 2014 10:56:19 AM

Rec letters actually matter in some houses along with grades.

By: rushJul 16, 2014 10:56:19 AM

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#4 by: can't hurt Jul 17, 2014 5:11:56 PM

You definitely do not need recs here, but it can't hurt. You don't need to stress about it, but if you're are able to get recs then you should. Think of it this way, there's so many girls going through rush, it will help you stand out from other girls. You don't need to send them now,in october you will have a meeting about recruitment and meet your rho gamma so then you can get more information about how to send them in.

By: can't hurtJul 17, 2014 5:11:56 PM

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#5 by: Anon Jul 18, 2014 8:08:03 AM

Letters of Rec's only matter, if the legacy has donated money to the greek house.

Otherwise it is like "okay.... and...."

By: AnonJul 18, 2014 8:08:03 AM

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#6 by: CAgrl Jul 28, 2014 2:11:15 AM

Yay another California girl! there aren't many of us around here. just do well in classes get involved and be yourself. wishing you well xoxo

By: CAgrlJul 28, 2014 2:11:15 AM

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#7 by: Anonymous Aug 10, 2014 12:36:36 PM

If you're really interested in getting letters of rec, go for it. But it really won't help you much and it won't make or break your recruitment experience. It's not going to be your ticket into any house, regardless of tier. Sure, letters of rec can't hurt, but don't waste time or energy getting them. Your personality, grades, appearance, involvement, etc. is much more important.

By: AnonymousAug 10, 2014 12:36:36 PM

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#8 by: Anon Aug 14, 2014 9:00:14 AM

Like everyone said, recs aren't a huge deal compared to southern schools. However, being from out of state myself, I felt much more secure going through rush knowing that I had done everything I could to put my best foot forward before rush even began. Don't let stressing about getting recs get in the way of you getting a good gpa or having a fun first semester, but if you find you have some free time, definitely try to get a few for the houses you are interested in! Good luck!

By: AnonAug 14, 2014 9:00:14 AM