Have you got waitlisted? Here are some tips for MBA waitlisted candidates that may help you get some direction.Being on the waitlist for your dream business school is a mixed bag of emotions. While it's tough not to have a definitive yes, you're still in the game and can take some comfort in the fact that you've passed a critical hurdle with the adcoms.
Schools can also use the waitlist to decide how committed an individual is to get into the school. The reaction of a candidate to the waitlist decision has signal significance. Any candidates on the waitlist consider offers to attend other colleges, in which case they will drop out. Others are convinced that the school that has waitlisted them is their only choice and will have to wait to see if they are accepted.
However, here are a few strategic waitlist tips to help you make your next move:
1) Determine what your target school needs from applicants because each school is different. Some schools are only concerned with whether you wish to be placed on the waitlist or released. If this is the case, don't try to provide more information or pester the admissions committee with questions about their reasoning, you'll just be punishing yourself.
2) Some schools need waitlisted applicants to submit an additional 250-300 word essay, it is important to provide an update. It's a smart idea to go back through your essays to see if you haven't mentioned much about your background or interests yet. Taking the opportunity to write about important recent experiences, promising changes in your nomination, and aspects you've improved your perception of the curriculum is a pleasant indication of your engagement in the school and a strong technique for telegraphing your commitment to attend. It is, of course, in the best interests to ensure that the adcoms have the latest up-to-date records so that they can make an informed decision.the next time your file is reviewed.
3) If you've been promoted or taken on more responsibilities at work, raised your GMAT score, strengthened your volunteer engagement, or had a fresh, meaningful travel experience, be sure to share it and explain why these changes make you a great prospect, and therefore student, who will enrich their curriculum.
4) If you interact with students or alumni of the program during the admissions process, it might be worth contacting them again and updating them on your status. They could be able to have an extra letter of approval for your candidacy at this point of the process if you made a good impact during the admissions process.
5) While it is critical to remain consistent and enthusiastic when waitlisted and communicate with staff at your target program, it is prudent to have a backup plan. If you are waitlisted, there is still time to put together a solid application for another school with the coming round deadlines for some top programs just over a month out. Even if you've been waitlisted at your dream school and want to reapply if accepted, it's never too early to start dreaming about the next year and what steps you could take to improve your candidacy.
To everybody out there hesitating in applying to their dream business schools because of their gaps, we would like to say, everyone has one or the other gaps in their profile! What matters is your clarity of going into a business school and how you present this clarity of purpose to adcoms. Yes, your story and its logic do play a very important role in compensating for any of your gaps. So, do not sell short, go and apply to your dream schools! We are with you! If you need any direction/guidance over any aspect of your application and have any specific concerns, you can ask us on this forum.
Also, for all the waitlisted/rejected applicants, we want to assure you that all is not lost!
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