if you happen to get on the alternate list, it will be wise for you to accept that you will not get in that year. unless you are #1 or #2 on the list, chances of you getting that slot is pretty slim. in my school there was only 1 person who got in from the waiting list. out of probably over 300 people who were put on the waiting list. just be realistic, dont get your hopes up too much. sorry to bear a bad news.