I applied last year to the MECN program and was #23 on the waitlist. I ended up not getting in. I'm not sure how many people typically get in off the alternate list. I applied again this year and was rejected. But I did get accepted to Columbia, Boston College, and Yale. So for those of you who didn't get in, don't be too discouraged, there are other schools out there who will want you! UCLA is competitive, and I'm sure many qualified applicants were not accepted. Good luck!