If you’re still wait-listed by your favorite college, stay in contact with them to show your interest.

If you’re wait-listed by your favorite college and still have not heard from them, don’t give up.  Usually, colleges determine how many admitted students will be entering as freshmen in the coming fall before they open up slots for wait-listed students.  If you’re still waiting to hear about being accepted from a wait list, contact that college’s admissions office to let them know you’re still very interested in attending because they are your first choice and that you will attend if accepted.  Send additional information (such as updated grades and extracurricular activities) that will help convince college admissions officers they should accept you.