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Did any R1 waitlisted candidates get any update?

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Portal updated at 9:05am CT -admitted!

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Hi @WA@bpl5129,

It really depends on the offer in hand; there is low probability but if you have a full ride (or a hefty scholarship) from a T15, you should give it a shot; if you do not, you will never know.

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Any luck negotiating more scholarship with offers from t15 schools or do they have to be other m7s?

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Hi all, need some help.

Applied this cycle on my own, no consultant, and the results weren't great. Didn't convert much tbh. So planning to go with a consultant for the next round and trying to figure out who's actually worth the money.

I have 5 years of experience as software developer and looking for an MBA in US. (will share more about me if needed)

If you worked with someone good (or someone bad, equally useful to know ), can you please DM me. Thanks!!

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He didn’t come from a typical MBA pipeline. Faced rejections from the schools he genuinely wanted. But that wasn’t the end of the story.

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