{"id":32739,"date":"2016-04-14T11:33:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T18:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=32739"},"modified":"2016-07-27T15:37:54","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T22:37:54","slug":"how-to-write-waitlist-update-letters-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/how-to-write-waitlist-update-letters-3\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write Waitlist Update Letters"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Listen<\/a>The application process is not over for waitlisted applicants<\/a>. You\u2019ve still got a chance of getting into your dream school, so now\u2019s not the time to slack off, and it\u2019s certainly not the time to give up. Continue fighting for that acceptance!<\/span><\/p>\n

Your waitlist updates (you write those) and letters of support (other people write these) should focus on three areas: your growing list of qualifications, steps you've taken to ameliorate shortcomings, and how you are the perfect fit with the school. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Waitlist Update<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Begin your letter by briefly thanking the school for considering your application.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t talk about your disappointment; instead focus on how the school\u2019s philosophy and approach fit your educational goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Discuss your recent accomplishments.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choose achievements that you did not address in your application and try and tie them back to key themes in your essays. These could include a recent promotion, freshly minted A\u2019s, a new\u00a0<\/span>leadership<\/span><\/a>\u00a0role in a project or organization, a recent volunteer experience, initiatives you\u2019ve taken in your department, business, or club, additional work responsibilities, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n

You want to prove to the adcom that while you were a responsible,\u00a0<\/span>accomplished<\/span><\/a>, impressive candidate before, now you are even more so. <\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Talk about the measures you\u2019ve taken to ameliorate your weaknesses or shortcomings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Focus on the specific actions you\u2019ve taken rather than on the actual shortcoming. For example, if you have\/had weak communication skills, discuss how you enrolled in Toastmasters and how the experience has influenced and inspired you. Examine, identify, and address weaknesses<\/a> in your education, career, and community life. <\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0If you are sure that upon acceptance you would attend, inform the school of your commitment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The message you want to get across is this: You were born to attend this school and this school was created just for you. Your fit<\/a> is as perfect as a cozy glove on a cold hand. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stay positive as your letter will reflect your attitude. Adcoms do not want to read a bitter and angry letter, nor will they want that writer in their classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Waitlisters: Beware!<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few things to look out for: <\/span><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Before you start writing, be sure that your target school is open to receiving waitlist letters. If the school states explicitly that it doesn\u2019t want to hear from you, then do not contact them \u2013 doing so will only hurt your case. <\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> When you're at the brainstorming stage of the letter, and then again once you're done writing, check and then double check that you haven't repeated material already in your application \u2013 you don't want to waste anyone's time!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Accepted<\/a><\/p>\n

Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Help! I\u2019ve Been Waitlisted!<\/a>, podcast
\n\u2022\u00a0Three Topics to Discuss in Waitlist Letters<\/a>, short video
\n\u2022\u00a0What Should You Do When You\u2019re Waitlisted Without Feedback?<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a> originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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