improving my chances of getting off the waitlist

<p>i'm wait listed for art history, and i'm 10th in line. is there any way to have more consideration in order to get into the class? i remember hearing at calso that students can email professers to express their interest in the class, but does this actually help?</p>

<p>if it is an automatic waitlist...then no because the department will open slots based on waitlist position...if not(ie-it is a manual waitlist) try emailing the prof and tell him about your prior experience</p>

<p>How big is the class?</p>

<p>Most large classes average 20-25% turnover in the add/drop period, so if it's a big class you'll have absolutely no trouble getting in.</p>

<p>If it's manual then e-mail the professors talking about how you deserve the spot over the other 9 people that rightfully deserve it before you.</p>

<p>^^ Ouch!!!!! What happened to getting an "A" for effort and he probably has a good reason why he needs it more than the other 9 students.</p>

<p>Oh dear I didn't mean it like that.</p>