<p>How likely is it to get my first housing choice?</p>
<p>I really want to live in Bobb or McCulloch. I’m making sure that I pick a roommate who wants the same because I’m told that will increase my chances.</p>
<p>However, I’ve heard that it’s really unlikely for most people to get their first choices. What is the truth behind all of this?</p>
<p>Buuuuuuump!</p>
<p>Oh god just rank them.</p>
<p>Typically you will get one of the first two choices</p>
<p>My son also agrees you usually get one of the first two or three choices, except if you have a SMALL residential themed college anywhere on your list – because those are not popular, even if you have one as your last choice, you’ll likely get it. The larger non-themed res colleges (Shepard, Willard, etc.) are popular. My son loved Shepard – both all the social activities and proximity to most of his classes and restaurants.</p>
<p>My son is a sophomore and got his third choice as a freshman.</p>