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This may be the wrong place for this inquiry, and I apologize ahead of time. I was waitlisted (R2 applicant). Vanderbilt was my top choice this year (tied with emory but dinged), and I have received another update letter regarding my waitlist. The original waitlist has a firm stance "don't contact us, we'll contact you". The second stated that if I have any updates regarding test scores or work experience/awards to please send a detailed message to admissions. I am not taking the GMAT again, for better or worse, I had a 210 (490 to 700) point increase and believe I did my best, even though it may have hurt my chances a bit, given my weak work experience. So that leaves me with the work experience/awards. I have not received any awards since applying, nor a promotion, but there were some minor awards I did not include in my original application and additional responsibilities. I would love any input or evaluation or tips anyone might be able to provide. I know I'm throwing a lot out there, but like I said, Vanderbilt was my top choice and the fact that I'm getting a small opportunity I'd like some help on what to do next. If any further information regarding my profile is needed to provide such input, don't hesitate to ask. Thank you!
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atl2688,
Even if you feel that the updates you can provide are low-value-adding, there is value in simply submitting an update, that is, demonstrating continued interest in getting off the waitlist. So send them an updated about the minor awards, but also update them about *anything* new in your professional life (even if it's not award caliber) to show them you are progressing professionally. Also add a paragraph describing the ways in which you've continued to learn about Vanderbilt since submitting your application. Avoid stating that you aren't interested in retaking the GMAT; but you could add a sentence or two that provides evidence that your quant skills are in fact strong (hopefully this evidence would be something that occurred since you submitted your app, so this could qualify as part of your 'update'). I'd be glad to review your WL update message them to Vanderbilt: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.admitify.com/outcomes
Even if you feel that the updates you can provide are low-value-adding, there is value in simply submitting an update, that is, demonstrating continued interest in getting off the waitlist. So send them an updated about the minor awards, but also update them about *anything* new in your professional life (even if it's not award caliber) to show them you are progressing professionally. Also add a paragraph describing the ways in which you've continued to learn about Vanderbilt since submitting your application. Avoid stating that you aren't interested in retaking the GMAT; but you could add a sentence or two that provides evidence that your quant skills are in fact strong (hopefully this evidence would be something that occurred since you submitted your app, so this could qualify as part of your 'update'). I'd be glad to review your WL update message them to Vanderbilt: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.admitify.com/outcomes
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Thank you for your note and I'm sorry things didn't go as well as you would have hoped this year.
There are a few things you could do at this point. That said, before getting into specifics, it would be great to have a sense of what your strong points were in your application. If you would like further advice, send me an email and we can discuss further. [email protected]
Best,
Scott
