I applied for the MS of Speech Langauge Pathology at Tennessee State University.  It took them 4 months to make a decision, but I am #8 on the waitlist   What are the chances that people actually decline their offers.  I am really anxious.  I spent a lot of money and 2 years taking the prerequisites for this program.  I met all the requirements for grades.  I am in my 30's and settled with 2 kids, so don't have the ability to move and apply other places.  What are the odds other reject their spot?  This was for their distance program starting in the January.  I guess my backup plan is to apply for their on campus program starting in the fall, but I really wanted the distance program so I could be near my kids more....please let me know your experiences with being on a waitlist for a specific subject like this.  I have a BS in Business from Murray State, and took 21 hours of prerequisite course, I seriously have no idea what I'll do if I don't get in