Don't let this discourage you! From what I have heard many of the people that make up the class that starts in the fall were at one point on the wait list and if you are in the top 1/3 your chances are all the greater. Make sure to finish up any pre reqs and keep Towson up to date on any shadow hours, pre reqs etc that you complete as this may help improve your chances of getting off the waiting list. If Towson is where you want to go be persistent but not pushy, let them know that this is your top school and you are still committed to them. Weigh your options and figure out if Towson is truly the best fit for you or whether you would be happier at another school. If Towson is ultimately where you want to go you always have the option of contacting them and seeing what you can do to make your application more competitive and reapply next year. I have read many forums where people have gone through 2-3 rounds of applications before finally ending up at a school they were happy with. This is my second go around of applications, I was accepted to other programs and wait listed at some the first time around and had to do some serious soul searching and figure out what it was I was really looking for and what I could do financially. I decided to wait another year and reapply... this gave me more time to build up funds, straighten things out in my personal life and gain experience. So bottom line, it feels awful right now but there are others who are going through the same thing and many do not have other schools to fall back on, but you need to figure out what you want / what is most important and go after it. It may be that you attend this other school, it may be that you get off the wait list and attend Towson or it may be that you wait a year rebuild / regroup and come back stronger than ever. Never give up on your dream! You might not end up where you thought you would, but you will end up exactly where you are meant to be! You CAN do this!!!.
