Tucker08 wrote:
I got waitlisted unfortunately, but fortunately...I think.
Serious question - What are reasonable chances at getting admitted off the waitlist?
It happens every year. So there's a chance. I would not
wait for it to happen though. I would take
proactive measures to improve your chances.
Tucker08 wrote:
I am a Vandy alumn (undergraduate). My GMAT is 640 with a 48 percentile in Quant and a 85 percentile in CR.
WE - 36 months at matriculation.
Is it good to retake the GMAT?
YES. Yes, yes, yes, and yes. Owen's mean GMAT score is 690. IMO, bumping your score up to 690+ will give you a great chance at being admitted. (You could potentially even be admitted off of the waitlist in the coming regular admissions rounds if you submit a better score as opposed to waiting out the waitlist through the summer to see if there is any movement among admitted students who may accept other offers.)
This piece (the GMAT score) of your candidate profile is something you have almost total control over. It isn't like a lack of Work Experience that takes years to make up or an undergraduate GPA which cannot be altered or letters of recommendation you never see. It is also a piece of the application that Owen (and all MBA programs) themselves are graded on. So it is of critical importance. Improved GMAT scores are something adcoms L-O-V-E to see from waitlisted candidates. If you're serious about Owen, I would start studying/practicing to retake the GMAT tonight. The GMAT is conquerable. Make a study plan, work hard at it, take the test every 30 days if you have to, and get your score up.
There are a few other steps you could consider taking in addition to ferociously attacking the GMAT:
1. Send a letter (email) of continued interest
2. Inquire as to what parts of your candidacy may require further clarification or improvement
3. Perhaps write a "Why Owen" essay addendum if you did not make that abundantly clear in your original application
Good luck!
And congrats to all those admitted!!