Dorm Preference Chances?

<p>Do most people (freshman) usually get the dorms of their choice? Also does UCSB match roommates with a survey and if so how well does it work out?</p>

<p>The dorm situation is literally a complete toss up. I got a dorm that wasn’t even on my list and other people had that as their top choice but didn’t get it(I love it now so it’s all good). And the little survey is completely pointless. 10 questions doesn’t help to figure out good matchups. But in general, roommate situations work great.</p>