Hi. My niece just went through recruitment without sending in one letter of recommendation and not only got a bid but pref’d her top 3 houses. We also know another girl who had a very successful recruitment without recs as well. Both were advised that you need recs for every house in order to have a successful recruitment but they like you didn’t know anyone and also weren’t sure if they wanted to pledge so they just went in blind. They aren’t the norm but I just wanted to put it out there that things may be loosening up a little. Rec or no rec if a house wants you they will make it work.