<p>^There is a new rule this year that states that “30-point senior groups pick before 30-point ECx groups,” so given what you’ve said about past years, I assume that means that any 30-point senior group could pick into an ECx. As you said, however, unless you had the ****tiest lottery number and would get dropped to general otherwise, I cannot think of any reason that a senior group would want to go for an ECx.</p>
<p>Judging from the numbers of recent years, as long as you have a 26.6 point base you’re probably good to go for ECx (I’m hoping…since that’s what I’m going for as well). Though there is the new factor of the renovated floors, which means you’re still going to want as high of a point+lottery combo as possible.</p>
<p>But anyway, with a group of 6 including 3 sophomores you’re screwed for EC. The 10s will bring everyone down - the only reason ECx groups can even get into EC is because that selection is specifically designed so that the two lowest point values aren’t counted. </p>
<p>Best solution is to drop one of the sophomores, or go for a different housing option.</p>