DGH Move-In Timing Score
The DGH Move-In Timing Score is a 0-10 composite (higher = order earlier) — ranks a move-in cart by how urgently each item must be purchased in the July provisioning window versus deferred to August composite score. weighted composite (0-10): sell_out_risk 35% + ship_lead_runway 25% + first_night_dependency 25% + move_in_space_fit 15%, each factor scored 0-10 from listing specs, category demand patterns, and dorm-housing constraints, normalized to a single composite. Higher = order sooner in the July window; lower = safe to buy in August. Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-07-11, the score currently evaluates 6 products.
Formula
weighted composite (0-10): sell_out_risk 35% + ship_lead_runway 25% + first_night_dependency 25% + move_in_space_fit 15%, each factor scored 0-10 from listing specs, category demand patterns, and dorm-housing constraints, normalized to a single composite. Higher = order sooner in the July window; lower = safe to buy in August.
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 composite (higher = order earlier) — ranks a move-in cart by how urgently each item must be purchased in the July provisioning window versus deferred to August scale.
Scored Products (6)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Midea MERM33S1AST 3.3 Cu. Ft. Compact Mini Fridge | 9.2 | View guide → |
| ViscoSoft 3-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper (Twin XL) | 8.8 | View guide → |
| Bedsure Twin XL Sheets Dorm Bedding 3-Piece Microfiber Set | 8.5 | View guide → |
| StorageWorks Large Under Bed Storage Containers, 2-Pack Ultra-Thick Fabric Bins | 7.6 | View guide → |
| Belkin 8-Outlet Surge Protector with 8 ft Flat Plug (2,500 Joules) | 7 | View guide → |
| Lepro LED Desk Lamp, Metal 9.5W 800lm, 5 Color Modes, Dimmable | 6.2 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in dorm move in timeline what to buy when 2026.