here's something, again, from Lucy's group, when someone asked what she could do/send to improve her wait-list status:
"In general we call by group, but we like to call students in a group who have kept in touch with us and who have a strong interest in attending. This is not an invitation to call us every day, but it may be worthwhile checking in on a weekly basis to find out where we're at. You are welcome to e-mail me in the office with any updates, and I'm happy to share with the committee."
Her email I believe is
lking@risd.edu...if you guys are really committed to going to RISD, I think she's the right person for you guys to talk to. Good luck!