Tuck (Dartmouth) 2013 - Calling All Waitlisted Applicants

Got feedback that stated that my GMAT could use improvement. It was a 680.

Took the GMAT again recently and felt great, but a brutal 660 showed up. Gave adcom the terrible update. There's not enough time to retake, and I'm really gauging my odds. Any thoughts on what are some possible next steps, aside from waiting?

Also, any thoughts on likelihood of success with EA next year? It may be challenging to show progress with only 2-3 months between when the waitlist closes and when EA applications are due.

When you reapply, I think you can cover the period from the application date to the EA date. I got a similar feedback from Tuck that I should imporve my GMAT, but I am worried that my score won't improve by much. At some point, you just gotta let it go: Obviously, Tuck admitted about 40 kids this past year with a 680 or lower. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn't have updated adcom about the lower GMAT score. Sometime hiding stuff is better than being open about it.

I think you still have plenty of time to give it a new shot. Although my score is a bit higher, I m in the same case. I ll have the GMAT test next week, and if I screw up, I ll retake it for sure in June. Good luck mate!

To complicate things, I also have committments in part of June that really can't be avoided. As a result, I won't really have time in June to study the GMAT. I told AdCom that I was more than willing to take the GMAT again in mid-late July, but I believe my timing doesn't fit into the WL's timing. Adcom specifically told me to wait.

Theoretically I could absolutely demolish everything and study for 2-3 hours per day, 7 days a week, for the next 2-3 weeks, and then take the GMAT the first week of July, but I would be even more unsure of my ability to increase my score. I do not think going from 680 - 700 would be really material. At that point, with 2 attempts, I think I would need a 720+ to really stick out. That is anything but a certainty...

On a side note, I totally see how people get OCD about visiting this site now!

That's great. Please go ahead and notify Kellogg as WL's are running up against second round of deposit deadlines at admitted schools. Enjoy Hanover.

Been on the wait list since EA round, finally got the ding letter today.

Sorry to hear that cinder, atleast you have a few soild admits in your pocket! Decide where you're going to go?

Did Tuck send you one of those check your status on the online app emails? If so, what time?

Yeah I'll be heading to Darden in the fall. I actually just got an email from the admissions team explaining that the class was full about 5 minutes ago.

Ditto... and so ends one journey.

Hopefully I'll see you guys in the 2016 thread. Count me in for EA!

Same here. I wasn't keeping my hopes up, but it's still tough to deal with.
Was everyone offered a coaching session, regarding what could be improved if we choose to re-apply? I was, and I've asked for one. I only hope it's better than the "there's nothing you could do at this time to improve your candidacy".
I'll also try again this year, and this time, Early Action for sure!
Tuck, you'll not get away from me that easily.
Best of luck to all.

It's totally cliche but I think this has been a good experience overall. We'll be wiser for the next application cycle... now where are the questions!

Well, I guess some of the folks will remain on the waitlist, since they didn't get the same email we did... There's hope for some, after all!

Didn't get an email and my decision letter hasn't changed since 12/14/12. The wait continues.

It's odd that they'd say the class is full given that the April Round deposit deadline is June 14 - unless all of their admits from the April Round have already responded.

same here. Still on the grill and lovin'it)

You can still make a big improvement in your score in 30-45 days with dedicated study. I took my GMAT from 670 to 730 in about 30 days, now I am going to Kellogg (was wait listed at Tuck but pulled off for Kellogg). Shoot me a note if you want some advice.

My guess is that it's not entirely full but close to it. Hopefully the yield on June 14th is in our favor and there are still a few spots left that they will offer us. Otherwise, I would assume the wait could extend into mid-August as they hear the one-offs reneg on their acceptance for other schools or personal situations.