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Hello, I have been waitlisted at USC Marshall and Vanderbilt MBA programs. I really don't know how to proceed and what to do to maximize chances of an admit. Can someone who has been in this position and managed to get an admit suggest what to do? And how did you do it?

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Hello, I have been waitlisted at USC Marshall and Vanderbilt MBA programs. I really don't know how to proceed and what to do to maximize chances of an admit. Can someone who has been in this position and managed to get an admit suggest what to do? And how did you do it?

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Hi, 

I recently wrote an exhaustive blog fo rmy website on this topic. Have a look:
Waitlist Management and What B-schools Require from You.
Other than this, I'd be happy to help. Reach out at [email protected]

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Hello, I have been waitlisted at USC Marshall and Vanderbilt MBA programs. I really don't know how to proceed and what to do to maximize chances of an admit. Can someone who has been in this position and managed to get an admit suggest what to do? And how did you do it?

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@ps2897 ­- Would like to understand your profile and context better to advise:

- What was your GMAT/ GRE score and profile i.e. work-ex, ECs etc.?
- What are your post-MBA goals?
- Which round did you apply in?
- Did you seek any feedback from AdCom or provide 'waitlist updates'?

Here are some strategies and mistakes to avoid, to increase your chances of converting the waitlist. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Hello, I have been waitlisted at USC Marshall and Vanderbilt MBA programs. I really don't know how to proceed and what to do to maximize chances of an admit. Can someone who has been in this position and managed to get an admit suggest what to do? And how did you do it?

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­Hello ps2897,

Hope this finds you well.

The ideal approach would be for you to engage with the Admissions Committee by firstly - thanking them for this opportunity; secondly - sharing with them any improvements in your profile since you applied (professional, academic, personal); thirdly - assuring the Committee how the school in question continues to remain your preferred choice.

You may spend some time interacting with students/alumni from these schools and thereby showcase your continued interest in the program.

Hope this helps. 

All the best!
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Hi,

First off, congrats for getting so close to Marshall and Vanderbilt.  Both of these are great quality programs, and I hope you are able to make it through.

Some considerations:

1. Is your score lower than expected for someone with your background (combination of national origin + educational and professional background - say Indian Male Software Engineer or American Male Consultant/Banker)?  If yes, then definitely see if you can improve upon your score.

2. Is it possible that you've not been able to communicate your value add effectively, say your contributions at work, leadership, intellectual abilities, etc?  Then you may want to work on that and provide additional written materials (either as additional essays or as additional LORs).

3. Keep in touch - not too frequently, but don't disappear completely either.  Often, another thing that happens is that they would have gaps at the end, and they may not have someone who is in a ready position to take up their offer.  So at that point, they would make the offer to someone eager, accessible, and ready to take up the offer.

That should do it.  Hope you are able to convert.

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