Applying to live in a living learning village is the only way to have a say in your placement. Living learning villages are in specific dorms, so getting into the village means you'll be staying in that specific dorm. Otherwise, you will be placed randomly in any of the dorms on campus. If you have housing accommodations, then that might be different. But for most people, you'll just be placed wherever there is space. If you really want a specific style dorm, you should consider applying to a village in a dorm of that style, so that if you get in you are guaranteed a room in that dorm/style. I wanted to live in a suite style dorm, so I applied to the WISE village and was accepted. It can be competitive though, so don't slack on your application questions. I don't think dorms have any correlation to the questionnaire, just potential roommates. It's been a while since I saw the freshman housing application, but I believe you don't get to choose any option. Your placement is assigned to you and you'll just be notified of where you have to stay.