<p>kryptonsa: I am not sure it’s a simple, straight up lottery, where number 1 goes first and gets his/her 1st choice if there is room; 2nd if not, etc. I remembered hearing that some type of more complex algorithm is employed. I just cant tell what all is involved. This is from a 2007 Tech article</p>
<p>“The Housing Office partners with
Information Services & Technology
on an algorithm that achieves the
highest rate of satisfaction for freshmen,
according to Smedick.”</p>
<p>It all depends on how the Housing office elects to measure “satisfaction.” I am not complaining. I might actually prefer my second choice. Just curious.</p>