How are you informed of being put on a waiting list?

[NYCStudent]

Hi everyone! So far...crickets on my end in terms of admissions decisions. I'm trying to stay hopeful, though! For those of you who've been put on a waiting list - either this admissions cycle or previous ones - are you usually notified of that, or does the absence of a rejection email mean you're still under consideration? 

Many of my schools have already sent out acceptances, so I'm wondering if I'm possibly on the "second tier" and may get offered a spot if folks reject their offers? 

[ErikaFate]

I've had one school call me and tell me that I've been put on their waiting list. I haven't heard anything from most of the other schools that already sent out acceptances, and my applications continue to say "pending" or "in review." I think it must be that each school has a different practice for this. 

[hardatwork]

Following because I'm in the same boat. I've got a lot of "in reviews" that are contributing to the sinking pit that is forming in my stomach. 

[NYCStudent]

Man, mine don’t even say that! They’re just “completed” or “submitted”. 

[socio1251]

I received an email from the Rutgers graduation director informing me that I am on waitlist. I haven't heard back from other schools either. 

[sluggerotoole]

It's in the communication department not sociology, but I got an email with a letter attached from USC to inform me of being on the "alternate list".