sophia from austin. leah from new york. and britney from kansas city.reparations began months beforehand. it's a few weeks before the big event and many of the ladies still don't have a date for the ball. so they've come here to the bachelors brunch in hopes of finding an escort. >> can i have your attention for one minute. we have a nice receiving line. the bachelors receiving line. >> reporter: an event organized to pair up high society gals with young men from military academies and ivy league schools. >> it's the other way around in life. the guys pick the girls, hey, come to dinner that kind of thing. here, it's none of that. >> reporter: the atmosphere is a little awkward. and a little flirtatious. >> i graduated years ago. >> reporter: for girls like britney it takes a lot of nerve. >> so i just show and up say, i would like you to be my escort. will you be my escort? >> reporter: she's an accomplished ballet dancer but this is the most nerve-racking moment of her teenage life. >> actually coming over to see if you will be my escort. >> i'd love