Acceptance means you made it through basic and that happens in the beginning of August. Recognition means that you have almost completed your freshman year and you go through two and half days of hell and high water to prove that you belong to the upper three classes that you belong. You are no longer a SMACK, doolie, freshman, etc. when it is over. It might be one of the most miserable thing you have to do because for every one freshman there are three upperclassmen, but it is also the most rewarding experience to finish. What it consists of, I can't tell you. That's for you to see when you make it that far. Good luck.