Experience with waitlisted classes?

<p>There are a number of courses that are waitlisted, and depending on which ones I can get into, my schedule will change.</p>

<p>I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with waitlisted classes. How often do you actually get into a waitlisted class? And can you sign up for many waitlisted classes while you have a "backup" course-load in the event you don't get in? If so, what happens? Does NYU automatically drop any classes?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>