Every year there are tons of misconceptions surrounding "The Lottery." Here are a few "behind-the-curtain" truths:
1. "The Lottery" is actually several lotteries run at different times and over different days. (It is still referred to in singular form because the lotteries are all interdependent upon each other).
2. The results of the lotteries are as random as the algorithm can make it.
3. Other than coding a student as either qualified or not qualified, Magnet Coordinators have zero influence on the results of the lotteries.
4. Even after the lotteries have been run, the lottery list for every school will continue to morph and evolve as the G/T and Fine Arts coordinators finalize who does and does not qualify for their programs.
5. Because I'm human, there are always a few kids for whom I pay great attention in regard to their lottery results.
6. If you have submitted your application (on time), if you have turned in any documents requested, if you have attended any auditions or testing - if you have done all those things, the lottery is going to run and it will be whatever it is, and the only thing you can really do is wait for Notifications.
1. "The Lottery" is actually several lotteries run at different times and over different days. (It is still referred to in singular form because the lotteries are all interdependent upon each other).
2. The results of the lotteries are as random as the algorithm can make it.
3. Other than coding a student as either qualified or not qualified, Magnet Coordinators have zero influence on the results of the lotteries.
4. Even after the lotteries have been run, the lottery list for every school will continue to morph and evolve as the G/T and Fine Arts coordinators finalize who does and does not qualify for their programs.
5. Because I'm human, there are always a few kids for whom I pay great attention in regard to their lottery results.
6. If you have submitted your application (on time), if you have turned in any documents requested, if you have attended any auditions or testing - if you have done all those things, the lottery is going to run and it will be whatever it is, and the only thing you can really do is wait for Notifications.
