<p>So I'm currently a freshman at a community college. I've applied to a small liberal arts college's (about 2000 students) nursing program. I know nursing programs are highly selective, and it makes it even more difficult being a nursing program at an already very small school. I just found out a couple days ago that I have been wait listed. The letter does not say anything about whether students are ranked or anything of that sort. It pretty much states that they want to see if there will be space for a transfer. It also says that I most likely won't receive an answer until after May 1st or even a couple weeks into May. They sent me a card with options to: keep my app on the wait list, remove my app, etc. This is my number one choice school so of course I immediately sent it back checking to keep my app on the wait list. </p>
<p>However, now I don't know what else to do to increase my chances. I know getting off the wait list is very slim, however it is between transferring to this university, or continuing to attend the community college I'm at, for another year. So I'm not really looking into any other options but these two for the upcoming fall. Therefore, I want to give it my all for this university. </p>
<p>I've read some sites saying that you should call the admissions office and learn more about their wait list. Would it be annoying or inappropriate if I called and asked about whether the wait list is ranked? Is it okay to ask about how students are chosen? How this affects financial aid given? Or would this be considered pesky and bothersome. </p>
<p>I've also seen a lot of people say you should send your admissions counselor a letter of continued interest. To make sure they know that they're the #1 choice, that you will for sure enroll if accepted, etc. Are these letters commonly sent in these situations? Or is this also bothersome and pointless? If I were to send one, what should I include in it and when should I send it? Late April? Or after May 1st? I want to send it timely so that they are not too distracted looking at incoming freshman, etc. and ignoring transfers and wait listed students. I've heard some sites say that people who "take action" like this have shown to be more successful in being accepted. Is this true? </p>
<p>All the courses I am taking now will directly transfer over to the university's nursing program. They already have a copy of my first semester grades which were good (all As and Bs) and they have a copy of the courses that I am in/will be completing now. I emailed the nursing recruiter months ago before I was informed of my wait list status, and she said that my application is complete and has been reviewed and I am, quote "a candidate for admission as space allows". She also said the only other thing they need is my final transcript for this year once I finish up finals, etc. Does this mean my chances are decent? </p>
<p>What are some do's and don't's? Any personal experience anyone would like to share? THANKS! </p>