yeah the deadline for the $1000 pre-registration fee is MAy 15th, so its more likely there will be waitlist movement after that deadline passes
As far as ranking waitlists, thats one mysterious aspect Ive been curious about myself
My best guess would be to send them a typed letter stating your desire to attend NOVA, or indicating it as your top choice
And if u have done any other extra-curriculars since ur interview, to send those in as well
Maybe even another letter of reccomendation
The point is to let the admissions committe know your sincere desire and I think there def is a fine line between sincere desire and looking as if u are "kissing ass" or being desperate
But I think sendine 1 typed letter of intent to attend NOVA, 1 letter of recc and any other extra-curric work is fine and reasonable. Im not sure if there is any exact science to the waitlist process as it varies from school to school, but i have personally talked to students who were on waitlists, employed this technique and gained acceptance, so who knows. Anyways its better than sitting around anxiously right 🙂
BESt luck to all and hope to see u guys in NOVA!
Rizwan