I was so excited to ditch the high school summer assignments as I entered my summer before freshman year of college, but I quickly realized my checklist of things to do was just as long, if not even longer. Dorm room decorating, shopping for college essentials, signing up for classes, finding a roommate, attending orientation…and preparing for fall rush. Recommendations If you think it’s too early to start rush preparations, think again! And, check the deadline for your school's sorority recommendations sooner than later. Rec letters are a great way for a prospective sorority to know that you are the kind of girl they are looking for. These letters must be written by someone who has been a member of that house, so take the time to ask the people in your life if they were ever involved in Greek life. Many of the deadlines for recs are mid-summer, so…

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