<p>I think a good rec can help a chapter get to know a PMN before they’ve met, and in the best case this helps everyone. My D is going through recruitment right now, and though I’m worried and somewhat ambivalent, people like MizzBee have been gracious and helpful with their insight and knowledge. </p>
<p>I like swimkidsdad’s synopsis of the situation at Bama. Time for a change! I am hopeful that in a very few years, the new way will be perceived as the way it’s “always” been and progress will continue.</p>