Some school officials note that with the increased competition, families are applying to more schools than they might have in previous years.

Depending on the State, families can apply in person, by mail, over the phone and even on-line.

In the last six weeks, 75,000 families have applied.

About 800 to 950 new families apply for shelter each month.

That family has applied for a renovation grant on an old building.

In some States, families can apply by telephone or mail.

More than 5,500 families applied to be on the show.

In September 1990, the family applied for an exit visa.

To date, only 620 families have applied to the fund, which is expected to pay each family an average of $1.5 million.

We're not seeing the kind of pressure a family might apply.