<p>Wait lists can be a ‘thanks but no thanks’, or they can mean that there were more admissible students then spots. </p>
<p>For the ‘official’ word on wait lists at UVa Dean J’s blog ‘Notes from Peabody’ covers this. When looking for information it’s best to go straight to the source. Many people will take take their own individual experiences to make a judgement on what the ‘norm’ is. That’s not always the case.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>[Notes</a> from Peabody: The UVA Application Process: Let’s talk about decisions: The Waiting List](<a href=“http://uvaapplication.blogspot.com/2011/03/lets-talk-about-decisions-waiting-list.html]Notes”>Notes from Peabody: The UVA Application Process: Let's talk about decisions: The Waiting List)</p>
<p>btw, I agree with wahoogrl08. Look at the blog. Post a question if you are still unsure. Dean J is very good at answering these.</p>