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For those who were accepted off the waitlist, what did you do to improve your application? I'd appreciate any advice as I'm currently waitlisted and Tuck is my dream school. Thanks in advance!
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For those who were accepted off the waitlist, what did you do to improve your application? I'd appreciate any advice as I'm currently waitlisted and Tuck is my dream school. Thanks in advance!

Here are my 2 cents regarding being waitlisted.

1. Re-think about your overall application strategy. For those of you being internationals with Tuck as your dream school, you will get the decision by May 5th. For U.S. applicants, there's a slim chance to be admitted in June.
2. Look at the pool and statistics for applicants from your country, who share similar backgrounds/industries. Compare the number from this year to last year, you may get an estimate on the remaining seats.
3. Thoroughly introspect your whole application, or have other friends/colleagues read it for you, to identify your weak spots and areas for improvement. I remember Tuck Co-Executive Director Amy posted an article about waitlist strategy on the Tuck360 blog, I found it very helpful when reading it.
4. Make your waitlist update focusing on the weak spots you identified. Articulate your "why Tuck" story, and remember to let them know what you can bring to the community, rather than re-telling how much you love about this collaborative community.
5. Stay connected with one of the AdCom members or admissions staff to make your update and maybe schedule a call to reach out. You really want to make sure you give them a good impression.
6. I believe you have done enough talking with current students and alums, I don't think it's very necessary to spend too much time on this part unless you haven't done enough to learn about the program.
7. There are about 40 days left till the round 3 decision date, and you should leave them for at least a week for decision making. Therefore I recommend an average candidate to make 1-2 updates in the next 30 days.

Hope it helps, and keep the hopes up. I understand the pressure and anxiety, but it's an important step we gotta take. Being waitlisted means you are just as qualified as the admits, just stay strong and prove yourself again.
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Congrats Mike in your admit! Can you share what you did and when did you get the call?
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My advice would be to follow their instructions. They send out feedback to everyone on the wait-list a couple weeks after decision date. Follow that instruction and don’t overdo it
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So I applied in EA and got my result in R1 as WL. They expected no updates from me and wait patiently so i sent no updates at all. R2 again -> got WL and yet to receive instructions from them. I am guessing it will be too late now if it converts in May owing to getting a visa.
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Hm I know internationals that got off the waitlist in June...if they don’t expect any updates then all you can do is show your commitment by attending events and talking to students. But don’t constantly email adcom unless you have meaningful updates (promotion or job switch)
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I did infact made a switch in sept’21 as Manager at PwC and got big projects and award as well in 6 months. I will try to send them an emal stating all of that so maybe some luck plays in my favour. Also, What will i do if Tuck gives 0$ and i have UCLA with 50% already. I want to get into MBBs.
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Well there is no guarantee getting into MBB from tuck or any other school. I would strongly advise against MBB or bust mentality since it leads to lot of disappointment.

Obviously chances are greater at tuck but you have to decide for yourself if you want 50k on a moderately higher chance
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I do wish to get into MBBs but I am okay to settle with T2 consulting firms as well. It will surely be a good problem to solve in that case. Thanks mate. I appreciate your inputs.
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Manish453, I got the call at around noon on R2 Decision Day. I wrote a 575 word essay reiterating my interest in the program in the "Would you like to elaborate?" textbox in the Waitlist form. Submitted that back in December.

I didn’t ever contact any AdCom member and was given the advice that it is generally a bad idea to do so.
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My advice would be to follow their instructions. They send out feedback to everyone on the wait-list a couple weeks after decision date. Follow that instruction and don’t overdo it
Is this where they give the application feedback also? I'm somewhat uninformed on Tuck's waitlist process, so I know this may be an ignorant question.
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has anybody else on the waitlist received an update from tuck? I've been on it since round 2 and just wondering if I should give up hope!
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Did anyone who was waitlisted last year and applied this got any interview calls?

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I got interview call this time..was waitlisted last year post interview
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Good to hear that….

I didn’t, just too nervous….!!! Don’t think will make it this time

Let’s hope for the best….
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