recs

@Confused, do not give that ignorant comment above any consideration. The actives don't write recs on pnm's because they are the ones meeting you in person during recruitment, discussing you, and voting on you. They get their say during recruitment. Recommendations are written by alumnae (don't need to be from that chapter) and each sorority has a form on their national site that the rec writer uses. Some sororities also allow a rec to be written by an active at different chapter from where you are rushing; these sororities will have this information on their national sites. Give your rec writers your resume and they should do the rest. Follow up with them to make sure they did it and got it in and then send them a thank you note. If your rec writers don't know you well then try to schedule coffee or a quick in-person with them so they can add their own positive comments.

Continued: A rec will not get you into a sorority but can help you from getting cut. Many pnm's will have their recs and many sororities require a rec on a pnm to offer a bid. So if a sorority is choosing between two pnm's to ask back, liking both equally, the one with the rec will have the advantage. A rec also serves as an introduction to the sorority and puts you on their radar. It also sends a positive message to the recruitment team that you took the time and trouble to secure a rec for their chapter and showed that you are serious.