Wait-listed. Should I do something?

[dreamschoolcometrue]

I am wait-listed to Boston University. Subfield:IR. They(I emailed to the DGS) said they waitlisted 20 students this year and in the past years, 2-5 students were accepted from the list. Should I try something or just wait and see? This school is my only shot left for this cycle. 

[schuaust]

I've heard that telling them if they send you an offer you will accept it will sometimes move you up the waitlist YMMV. I'd wait for more input. 

[deutsch1997bw]

When did you find out that you had been placed on the waitlist? I was wait-listed at my top program last year. I found out about this on February 15. I sent a follow-up email regarding the waitlist approximately one month later, in which I mentioned that this program was my top choice. Waiting really sucks, but give it time. I hope everything works out for you!