Question about filling out IB applications

Monkeys,

I just started filling out some investment banking applications and I noticed that almost all of them asked how I heard about the position and have options like Career Services, Linkedin, Job Board, Employee Referral, etc. 

My question is this: Should I always choose the referral option for this section?

Once I select referral, they often ask the name of the person, so I think it has some meaning. Please let me know what you think.

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