[Mevara]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

Neither. It balances both. I'll use a visual example to explain.

Let's say quota is 20. The A list is the first 20 members on the list, and they are all tied as the chapter's #1s; order does not matter. Think of this as a "box". The B list is in order of the chapter's preference. Think of this as a "line". All PNMs in the "box" that rank that chapter first are matched. PNMs who match elsewhere are removed from the "box" and PNMs from the line are moved into the box, in order, beginning with #21. If she ranked the chapter first, she is a match.

So if a PNM is in "line" for her first choice and in the "box" for her second/third, her spot is held there until she matches with her first choice or until her first choice fills quota. The myth of being "cross cut" suggests that you're missing out on your second choice while your first choice fills quota. Not true. If you are "cross cut" it means you are too far down the list on all your chapters and your school doesn't have a guaranteed matching policy for PNMs who maximize their options.

Basically, a PNM gets her first choice unless the chapter makes quota before reaching her name on their list.

This is for bid matching after Pref night, but what about for Day 1 to Day 3? Is the matching process generally the same?