Most of the lotteries aren't automatic entry, etc. You still need a parent to fill out the forms and stuff. Some even rely on GPA, diversity metrics, or entranc

Most of the lotteries aren't automatic entry, etc. You still need a parent to fill out the forms and stuff. Some even rely on GPA, diversity metrics, or entrance essays. There's definitely selection bias, you just encounter it prior to the lottery drawing (or other selection process).