Some schools and or districts opt to utilize a lottery for the selection of students when there are more applications than there are openings within a specific program, school, or grade. The method of selecting students, order of students, priorities, and weights are not determined by the SmartChoice team but are determined and defined based on the policies provided by the schools and districts.
If you have questions about these policies or how your student's application will be ranked please contact the school or district you applied to.