That is what I am afraid of.......how many times should I keep it up or just say forget it! I heard a "rumor" that once you apply twice then you go to a preferred list for the lottery.......basically you get in on the third try. Is that true, have you heard that?. Well I hope so! Good luck to you for Spring 06.....keep us posted. Have you thought of COS? I have even thought of Bakersfield but that would be an hour and a half drive one way. And I am not an early bird :-( Hang in there and don't give up! My name is Sheri too but with a S :-)