Selection-lottery ≠ sponsor-pref-auto · Independent · not DOL · invent no lottery seat counts — blanks only

Selection lottery means every qualified applicant has an equal seat without sponsor preference vs selection-lottery ≠ sponsor-pref-auto strip

Force published lottery / sponsor-preference language when the pitch collapses selection lottery into equal seats with no sponsor preference forever. Invents no lottery seat counts. Pairs selection lottery + sponsor questions. Not legal advice.

1. □ Sponsor / program: ______________________________ · RAPIDS ID (if any): __________ · occupation: __________
2. □ Pitch says selection lottery means every qualified applicant has an equal seat without sponsor preference? □ Yes · phrase ______________________________ □ No
3. □ Published lottery / sponsor-preference language? □ Yes · source __________ □ No-pref forever claimed / silent — hold □ Oral only
4. □ Any lottery seat count from their writing only? □ Yes · source __________ □ None — invent none
5. □ Pair selection lottery · sponsor questions
6. □ Counselors step 3: Send them home with a double-check on apprenticeship.gov and the school site / Scorecard.

Independent · not DOL. Free for non-commercial counseling. Invents no lottery seat counts. registeredtradeschools.com/for-counselors/selection-lottery-vs-sponsor-pref-auto/