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Have you been waitlisted by your target business school? If yes, these 3 steps will help you navigate this uncharted territory.
The first thing to do after you’re waitlisted
Take a deep breath, absorb the information, and realize that this is not a rejection. The admissions committee wants to continue reviewing your application. Consider this an opportunity and spring into action!
Take a day or two to review the gaps in your current profile and work on them. Retake the GMAT if that helps, or take a certification course aligned with your career goals.
The second thing to do after you’re waitlisted
Decide whether you want to stay on the MBA waitlist. If you know for sure that this business school and the program is essential to achieving your career goals, then it’s worth being on the waitlist.
According to Caroline Diarte Edwards, Former Admissions Director at INSEAD, once you’re waitlisted, take a step back and think if you’re committed to staying on the waitlist. Do you want to work towards getting off the waitlist or do you have an acceptance letter from any other business school? Do you feel you’d be able to apply with a much stronger profile in the next admissions cycle?
The third thing to do after you’re waitlisted
Getting off the business school waitlist is no easy task. In order to do so, it’s important that you show constant improvement in your profile and be willing to work on any part of the application where necessary!
For example: if a specific section has been highlighted by an admissions committee as something they would like improved then go ahead and improve that section. A 300-400 word email to update the admissions committee would suffice.
In case, the admissions committee just asks you to wait, then wait.
Here are five tips to help increase your chances of getting off the MBA waitlist and into the classroom
For more helpful content on MBA admissions, business school profiles, and MBA application tips please the Admit Expert Blog
Get a free one-on-one application strategy call with our consultants. Schedule your call now.
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The first thing to do after you’re waitlisted
Take a deep breath, absorb the information, and realize that this is not a rejection. The admissions committee wants to continue reviewing your application. Consider this an opportunity and spring into action!
Take a day or two to review the gaps in your current profile and work on them. Retake the GMAT if that helps, or take a certification course aligned with your career goals.
The second thing to do after you’re waitlisted
Decide whether you want to stay on the MBA waitlist. If you know for sure that this business school and the program is essential to achieving your career goals, then it’s worth being on the waitlist.
According to Caroline Diarte Edwards, Former Admissions Director at INSEAD, once you’re waitlisted, take a step back and think if you’re committed to staying on the waitlist. Do you want to work towards getting off the waitlist or do you have an acceptance letter from any other business school? Do you feel you’d be able to apply with a much stronger profile in the next admissions cycle?
The third thing to do after you’re waitlisted
Getting off the business school waitlist is no easy task. In order to do so, it’s important that you show constant improvement in your profile and be willing to work on any part of the application where necessary!
For example: if a specific section has been highlighted by an admissions committee as something they would like improved then go ahead and improve that section. A 300-400 word email to update the admissions committee would suffice.
In case, the admissions committee just asks you to wait, then wait.
Here are five tips to help increase your chances of getting off the MBA waitlist and into the classroom
- 1. Get in touch with the admissions committee. The first thing you should do is reach out to the admissions committee and express your continued interest in the program. This is your opportunity to reiterate why you believe you would be a good fit for the school and what unique contributions you would bring to the MBA class.
2. Update your application. Take a close look at your application and see if there is anything you can update or change. Did you recently receive a promotion at work? Did you take any new courses or complete any new projects that highlight your leadership skills? Make sure to highlight any new developments in your application so that the admissions committee can see that you are still a strong candidate.
3. Request an interview with a member of the admissions committee. This is your chance to make a personal connection and to demonstrate why you would be an asset to the school. Be prepared to discuss your goals, why you’re interested in the program, and what you would bring to the classroom.
4. Keep up with your professional and personal commitments. The admissions committee will be looking at your activity since you submitted your original application. Keep giving your best at work. In case you land a leadership position or a promotion, this update will definitely improve your chances of getting off the MBA waitlist.
5. Stay positive, yet pragmatic. If you’ve been in touch with the admissions committee, and have improved your profile since you were waitlisted, there’s every reason to be hopeful. Remember, the adcom still sees potential in you. However, if you’re waitlisted after Round 3, then there’s a slim chance of you getting off the waitlist.
For more helpful content on MBA admissions, business school profiles, and MBA application tips please the Admit Expert Blog
Get a free one-on-one application strategy call with our consultants. Schedule your call now.
