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[quote=Anonymous][quote=socool17]So with that said, is it even worth listing any of the "popular" schools on your lottery then?[/quote]

Yes!  Yes, because it's all about your master number.  For the sake of argument, let's say that 1,200 families enter the lottery.  Somebody is going to be #1, someone else will be #2,  someone else #3, down through number #1,200.  When #1 is drawn, the system will go down through #1's options starting at what #1 listed first.  Because of #1's amazing luck, he/she will get into any and everything - this is why it is important to list your choices in the order of preference.  Once your number is drawn, you are the only player in the game.  You will be matched with the highest preference you have made.  If you list Yu Ying as #1 and there is a spot at Yu Ying, you will get it.  If you really wanted Yu Ying, but you failed to understand the lottery system and put your neighborhood school (Lafayette) first, then you will get Lafayette.

No matter your number, once it is drawn, you will get the highest choice that still has open seats.  If you have a great number, then your odds of getting into multiple great schools is high.  What will happen is that you will be matched to the one that you ranked highest, that has open seats.  This is why it is so important to rank schools in your order of preference.  There is no "gaming" the system.  Once it is your turn, you will get your first available choice.  If it sounds like I'm repeating myself, it's because I'm repeating a message that is supposed to be obvious, yet people have questions every year as though the process can be gamed.  It cannot.  Rank your schools in honest order of preference.  There is nothing to be gained by putting something you don't like ahead of something you do.  Everyone eventually gets their turn.  When it is your turn, you are the only player.  The system will give you the top choice you have made that is still available.  You will go onto the waitlists of every school that was above wherever you were matched.

Hope this helps.[/quote]

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