I finally called NESL yesterday and asked what was up with my application. (it's been 2 months!) I got a call today saying i was accepted. Perhaps my call moved my application to the 'top of the pile'?

I already sent in my $$ to Suffolk, but if NESL gives me $ I'll definitely consider it.
Good luck with the waitlist--maybe haranguing the admissions office every once in awhile may help??