Definitions for "Wait List"
The group of people who are waiting to join a particular APA. Waitlists seem to be a thing of the past, but you never know... Waitlist members don't generally pay fees, but don't get the mailings either. You're just waiting for someone else to drop out.
a listing of qualified applicants who have not yet been accepted into a program
an electronic list of students who want to enroll in a course that has reached maximum capacity (closed)