@TimeFD , I must say I admire that you are striving in life. It is odd, because if we are honest about this, we are legitimate rivals right now. Lets just estimate 8 got waitlisted, and 6 accept. The likelyhood is only 2 spots open up at the most. We are each others rivals. That being said, I do not want to be your adversary. I admire people who work to better themselves.
Life is to short to be wasted, and clearly, you acknowledge that. I am so grateful to see that you are very aware and respectful. My acceptance at UIUC was very disheartening… While I am grateful for all things in life, their acceptance was a backhanded insult in some way. Long story that I would happily share if anybody wanted to know. If you do not get off the waitlist, I hope you will reapply next year. Do not give up your aspiration. If you only have 1 year at a community college, trust me, it is definitely worth reapplying next year.
If you do get off the wait list, even if i do not, I assure you, I will be happy for you. That is a promis