Just got my first wait list notification. Should I respond?

[ydftf]

What is the expectation, generally speaking? I obviously do not want to make a bad impression at this point, and would definitely welcome any opportunity to make a good one.

[Meanyus]

You can just send a short email letting them know that you hope to hear back from them with some good news, and until then you will be patiently waiting. Even if the latter is not true.

[fuzzylogician]

Yep, reply with a quick email; thank them for the news, reiterate that you are still interested in the spot, and say that you are looking forward to hearing from them soon. (Unless you've already accepted another offer, in which case you can let them know and have them remove you from the list.)

[smpalesh]

I just got a waitlist email today too.  I responded "Thank you for the notification, I appreciate your continued consideration of my application for the Advanced standing MSW for Fall 2014."