Stanford GSB Class of 2019: Calling all Waitlisted Applicants!

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Support group, update thread, rant thread: all rolled into one

*Note:- If you can't find your username in the list above, make sure you have updated your status to 'Waitlisted' on Decision Tracker or PM me . Previous Waitlisted Applicants' Discussions Stanford GSB Class of 2018: Calling all Waitlisted Applicants!! Stanford Class of 2017 - Calling all Waitlisted Applicants Stanford GSB Class of 2016-Calling all Waitlisting Students Resources for Waitlisted Applicants Waitlist Management Compilation of the best waitlist Strategies CLEAR ADMIT : The Waitlist CLEAR ADMIT : Waitlist Correspondence CLEAR ADMIT : Navigating the Waitlist VERITAS : I'm Waitlisted......Now What?

GSBae · Answer

I've heard it's sometimes acceptable to ask for feedback about your application from the adcom - anyone going to try it?

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

Some schools offer this, but I haven't heard of GSB honoring this request (not that it hasn't happened, though.)
I think I would recommend that you have someone review your application materials (like a ding analysis - but instead, a WL analysis - and then put together a strategy to get off the WL - a difficult but not impossible feat. If possible, take actions to remedy weaknesses and then send an update letter. Best to have a strong update letter or it will be seen as you pestering. For example, if you have a less than competitive quant score, retake the GMAT, or if it makes more sense, take the GRE. Or, do MBA Math, where your transcripts are sent directly to the school. If it isn't so obvious a situation, have a consultant such as myself review your application for weaknesses. Trace them, face them and erase them.

kDaenerys · Answer

Anyone know acceptance rate for waitlisted applicants with interview?

Also i have a low GMAT score. Do you think retaking the GMAT would help my chances of getting off the waiting list? Also when should I typically schedule the GMAT? When would be a good time to let the adcom know about the score change and also have enough time for preparation?

BigTuna · Answer

How's the waitpool crew doing? Are you all staying or anyone accepting an offer elsewhere?

Narenn · Answer

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BigTuna · Answer

Any updates for this group?

kDaenerys · Answer

Should we all just safely assume that the acceptance cycle for waitlists is over? between how many of you accepted the waitlist offer?

BigTuna · Answer

I did, but no news yet. More or less lost hope at this point...

kDaenerys · Answer

BigTuna .. You applied anywhere else?

BigTuna · Answer

HSW. Back-up is Wharton. You?

kDaenerys · Answer

@Rajeev007 at what time did you get the call?

kDaenerys · Answer

BigTuna  nowhere else.. applied only to stanford

nugarp · Answer

I accepted my spot on the WL as well. It will be difficult to stay on if it goes into July or August though...let's hope we shine after R3.

thisisit22 · Answer

Any R2 people who were waitlisted get an email survey? I submitted and got no email confirmation.... when I click the survey link again, it shows up fresh to be filled out. Has that happened to anyone else?

nugarp · Answer

Yep. Filled it out but no email confirmation. I'm not too worried.

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