This seems like a silly question but I am not finding a definite answer on the wgfd site or searching. Let's say I am looking at applying for an area and recent history shows that I (or my group) will need 6 preference points to have a chance at drawing. Say I currently have 4 points and purchase one here before the end of the month, thus totalling 5 points. If I apply for the area next spring is my application counted as number 6 or am I still at the level of 5 points?