drops
by: GuestHow many girls get dropped from each house? Just curious.
Commentby: ?Aug 13, 2017 3:31:17 PM
So why do we hear about so many girls with really high GPAs (like 3.5+) still getting heavy cuts after IWTs?? Idk I feel like actives here are always saying they only cut for grades/rep after IWTs but then when people post what their invites were like soooooo many people with solid resumes only have 6 or 7 invites back... that really scares me :/
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by: TtylAug 13, 2017 3:34:58 PM
A lot get cut for reputation even with 3.5 and above. You'd be amazed how much info comes in on your recs and what can be dug up from social media. There are girls that look like Top PNMs from the surface, but they have sketchy reps.
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by: ?Aug 13, 2017 3:36:25 PM
So what does sketchy mean? Like just not being nice people or being known as uncool, awkward, whatever? I know I can't do anything to control who cuts me at this point I just wonder how so many girls can have either grade or rep risks.
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by: SeriouslyAug 14, 2017 9:47:41 AM
#4 by: GoGreek
Each house is required to release a different amount of pnms each round based on their results in prior years. More competitive chapters have to release more pnms than other chapters as it increases the chances of every house making quota. I.e., if the computer system knows that 99% of the pnms who are invited back to ABC historically want to accept the invitation but only 90% of pnms who are invited back to XYZ want to, ABC will have to cut more pnms than XYZ to ensure they both have about the same number of pnms attend Round 2 parties.
While almost every house will cut for grade risks after IWT, some houses may have to cut deeper (no recs, questionable reputation, legacies with sitting sisters who are known to be pledging their legacy house, higher GPA cut offs than other chapters, etc) and other houses may not be able to cut all of the pnms they wanted to and will keep hacking at their release list during the week.
It also forces pnms to seriously look at the houses that are interested in them earlier in the week. It used to be that the top houses would hold on to way too many pnms just for prestige and then they would cut huge numbers of women right before pref. Many pnms would believe they were a shoo-in and be devastated and end up withdrawing.
#5 by: Active2
I actually decided to come to Alabama very last minte. I had no recs and had a full schedule the entire of recruitment. I had a 4.0 GPA and a very high ACT score, very involved, class president, etc, but as long as your resume is impressive and you got the recs you will be fine. I got the short end of the stick because I signed up for recruitment passed the rec deadline and was fine. You will be fine.
by: ^Aug 14, 2017 1:01:10 PM
by: YepAug 14, 2017 4:03:45 PM
I don't believe she understands the meaning of that phrase. Plus, I think she has already posted her amazing story of overcoming the odds with simply her amazing intellect and fabulousity shining through to guide her to her dream home with no recs and late registration.
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by: Really?Aug 14, 2017 1:19:16 PM
by: activeAug 14, 2017 1:46:59 PM
I wouldn't doubt this. Even with 1000+ girls being dropped, the more desired houses will still have at least a good 1000+ coming back.
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by: GAug 14, 2017 1:53:56 PM
by: yesAug 14, 2017 3:24:03 PM
Honestly, what is wrong with you ladies! There are a few THOUSAND pnms - houses have to make cuts every round. Go into it thinking houses need to cut half of pnms every day.
When you are in a house, look around. Half of them won't be back tomorrow.
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by: .Aug 14, 2017 4:17:08 PM
Yeah, PNMs are in good shape if their # of houses halves every day. 16-8-4-2 is ideal and standard for an "average" PNM.
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by: aAug 14, 2017 9:56:00 AM
What house are you?
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