<p>No. The alum rec letter usually includes grade information, activities information, and a character reference for the student (not her family).
When I write them, I emphasize a student’s academic strength. Sororities report their chapter GPAs, and those are compared to campus-wide GPAs. No one wants to pledge an academic risk.
If the student is rushing at a campus with a Greek sing event, I include details about any singing or dancing experience.
If a student is rushing at a campus with Greek intramural sports competition, I include details about softball, volleyball or relevant athletic experience.</p>