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<p>Many years ago when I went through rush I had no idea that recommendations were needed until after I had pledged. When I asked how in the world the sorority I pledged was able to obtain one for me (I grew up in a very small town) I was told that if they wanted to pledge a girl and were not able to get an alumnae rec, they would contact the high school. This is a sorority that required recs then and now. A girl from my hometown went through rush with me and pledged another sorority that required recs. So unless we had some hidden sorority alumnae in our hometown, I assume the same was true for her.</p>
<p>I think that you make some good points swimkidsdad.</p>