Reapplicant: Should I drop a mail to adcom of school I was waitlisted?

Question

I was waitlisted in a T15 last year and intend to apply again this cycle R1. Should I drop a mail to them asking for feedback regarding last year and letting them know I'll be applying this year?

bb · Answer

Hi. Schools like reapplicants. 
It shows loyalty and commitment. There’s definitely no harm in sending an email indicating your commitment in your plans. T15 Schools aren’t usually known for providing feedback or profile reviews so don’t read into it in anyway. They put you on the waitlist already so that means you have the right ingredients and just perhaps not quite the right mix.

Hopefully more refined goals and perhaps some additional professional achievement sore something that doesn’t require three months of studying can be done to push you over the line.

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Admissionado · Answer

friskymarkets :

There is nothing to lose by doing so, but realistically it's not going to have any impact. I am frankly not even sure you will hear back from the admissions office. The schools aren't too keen on providing feedback because it might give false hope and it would be a huge undertaking to give commentary on past applications to everyone who asked.

Still, feel free to go for it. It certainly won't hurt. Just don't spend a lot of time drafting it or put much hope in the impact.

-Admissionado

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  friskymarkets ,

That you were waitlisted showcases that you did have certain things working for you from the view point of the school. It is, therefore, a good idea to consider applying once again (provided you are in a position to showcase some key changes in your profile since the last year or so).

To answer your question, there is no harm at all in seeking feedback. However, there are high chances that the school may not respond. In that case, you should be ready with a strong re-applicant essay to take things forward.

All the best!

MBAGuide · Answer

Hi  friskymarkets  hope this finds you in good health

Definitely try to get feedback from the admissions office but if that does not work out you can try to get feedback from some senior alumni to identify potential areas for improvement. Unless there is significant progress or deep deliberation on goals/motivation to show since last time, the odds may not be very favorable in R1 either.

Best wishes

Reapplicant: Should I drop a mail to adcom of school I was waitlisted?

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