The Matching Algorithm - Advanced Example

This is an illustrative example of how the NMS Matching Algorithm processes Rank Order Lists to place applicants into positions

[laurenpeterson]

How does the algorithm determine which applicant goes first in the matching process?

[retroape]

If I have a "dream program" that I feel like is a long shot for me, will it hurt my chances of matching if I rank them higher than more "realistic" programs?

[allisonshanley]

If I rank a site as my number 1 and they rank me as their number 1 applicant on their rank list. Does that mean I will definitely match with them?

[sahartaresh]

I would like to register now . Can I ?