I was put on the alternate list a few years back at WSU..and I wrote em a letter and everything to show my interest etc, etc. They could've cared less what I had to say..Also, the lady said there were like 48 ppl on the alternate list..I would ask them these questions if I was on that list again..
Also, I wasn't too enthused about moving from a Pullman to Spokane two years after...
There are much better schools out there...