Think positive, it may not be as grim as you think. Who knows if numbers 1-8 will actually still want a spot in the class (they may be already set on another place by now or even may want to just defer to next year), so they could have numbers 2, 4, 5, and 7 pass up the offer, bumping you to #5. I hope that horrible run-on sentence made sense lol. Point is, don't give up hope until classes start, and if not you have a spot next year
I emailed Amy earlier today asking about my ranking, and she wrote back. I was anticipating being #9, but she told me I'm #7! I told Amy that I am trying to keep my summer free of plans in the case I get in this year, and she said that's a good idea. I will just keep positive, hopefully it will all work out for the best!
And you're right, it's not the end of the world if I don't get in, because I will have next year guaranteed. Thanks