While some students are rejected from colleges everywhere, the more common scenario is for a student to be sitting on multiple wait-lists but to have no firm offer in hand. Thankfully there is a great resource out there.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) compiles an annual list of schools that still have openings after May 1; go to www.nacacnet.org.
Read more great tips for students without college acceptance letters in the Charlotte Observer.