I, too, called to speak with them and was directed to email Sherry Stewart. She was most helpful and informed me that I am #8 on the alternate list (#45 total on the accepted/alternate combined list) and have a "very strong" chance of being offered admission this year! 🙂 She also emphasized that they got up to #80 (accepted and alternate ranking) last year and in the low 100's the two years prior. Im very excited with this bit of news!
Best of luck all!