bemusedbobcat

They said given my position on the waitlist, it's likely they will offer me not only the position in the program but also a TA-ship + awards. I had previously understood it as saying that the funding would come with the admission. I am not as sure now that you mentioned it. Why do you think it would be better to send an email next Friday only?

Thanks for answering! : ) I will use a variation of your suggestion.

Hi! I am on a waitlist for a MA program and I was told it is likely they will be able to offer me a position. This MA program is my top choice. After receiving their email about two weeks ago I responded with "...if my status changes to accepted I will look forward to studying in your MA program...". I think by that response it is clear that they are my first choice, no? God I am second-guessing everything. Since I am not sure about that, I wrote (but haven't sent yet) a second email: "I would like to ask if there have been any movements on the waitlist. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize that X's MA program is my top choice. I can confirm my attendance if admitted before the national April 15th deadline". I am using that question more as an excuse to tell the program they are my top choice. Do you have any better ideas? The deadline applies for MA programs as well, correct? Is the second email really necessary - even if it was clear by my first one? Should I wait more to send this second email? I also do not want to sound desperate to the program, but... I AM DESPERATE I thank you in advance if anyone responds!