I could be getting this mixed up with another school, but I remember reading in a college guidebook once something that i've always wondered about.
some girl was describing w&l recruitment and how it was great because people who don't get their first choice get placed in their 2nd choice, so noone gets left out. perhaps i am misinterpreting this, but how would that work out? is it just that by the time they get through to pref round they are guaranteed a bid if they "maximize their options"?
actually looking back on this now, that is probably what they meant. i was just so confused i guess because of how it was phrased...which i don't remember exactly. but if you have any insight i am curious