<p>Agree with flyingpig: Rather than worrying about the odds, she should decide how much she wants to go and how strong is her appetite for continued uncertainty. If she stays on the waitlist, she can work to get off while also moving ahead with a good backup choice. Here’s one perspective on getting off the list: [You’ve</a> Been Wait-Listed. Here’s What You Do Now. - Class Struggle - Jay Mathews on Education](<a href=“http://voices.washingtonpost.com/class-struggle/2009/04/youve_been_wait-listed_heres_w.html]You’ve”>http://voices.washingtonpost.com/class-struggle/2009/04/youve_been_wait-listed_heres_w.html)</p>