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07 Feb 2017, 21:45
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Hello,
I would like to start by thanking you for your time in addressing my situation.
After interviewing for Stern on 01/24/2017 I was under the impression that I had done well. I was notified today, however, that I had been waitlisted.
Considering that Stern admits about 70% of the people they interview I cannot help to think that I must have blew up my interview and I couldn´t convey the strength of my candidacy or how much I wanted to attend this school, and now I´m faced with the task of trying to be admitted out of the waitlist.
I am a 29 yo, so I think I´m on the high end of the age range and reapplying for the Class of 2020 doesn´t seem as the best course of action for me.
A little context on my background:
-From Uruguay
-Assistant Manager at Deloitte. 7+ years of experience in Accounting
-Part time adjunct professor of Advanced accounting in University
-Want to transition into IB or Asset management for which Stern would be a great match.
-Lived a year in Ireland and backpacked from Tokyo to London for six months.
-TOEFL ibt 110
-GMAT 720 Q(49), V(40)
-BS in accounting and CPA in Uruguay
-GPA 2.44 —> This, I feel is the weakest aspect of my application.
I used the additional essay to explain that I had to worked full time while pursuing my undergraduate degree with the subsequent impact on my grades, but regardless of this I graduated in the top 6% of a class of 532 students (most work FT as I did so although I had a low absolute GPA I was among the best on a relative basis).
As a way to improve my candidacy I was considering retaking the GMAT, as 720 is the average for their class, and I wouldn´t be compensating for my low GPA with that score.
But how effective will a 20 or 30 point increase really be? I don´t have much time to take additional course work before they start reviewing the WL in spring so retaking the GMAT seems like the only option regarding academics.
In what other aspects is my application subpar and should I send additional support ?
In the last three months since I applied my Job description hasn´t changed much leaving me no room for an update there.
Should I write an additional essay stating how the schools is my first choice and how well it suits my career goals? Wouldn´t that be redundant with the application essays?
Thanks again and looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Regards,
Gaston
I would like to start by thanking you for your time in addressing my situation.
After interviewing for Stern on 01/24/2017 I was under the impression that I had done well. I was notified today, however, that I had been waitlisted.
Considering that Stern admits about 70% of the people they interview I cannot help to think that I must have blew up my interview and I couldn´t convey the strength of my candidacy or how much I wanted to attend this school, and now I´m faced with the task of trying to be admitted out of the waitlist.
I am a 29 yo, so I think I´m on the high end of the age range and reapplying for the Class of 2020 doesn´t seem as the best course of action for me.
A little context on my background:
-From Uruguay
-Assistant Manager at Deloitte. 7+ years of experience in Accounting
-Part time adjunct professor of Advanced accounting in University
-Want to transition into IB or Asset management for which Stern would be a great match.
-Lived a year in Ireland and backpacked from Tokyo to London for six months.
-TOEFL ibt 110
-GMAT 720 Q(49), V(40)
-BS in accounting and CPA in Uruguay
-GPA 2.44 —> This, I feel is the weakest aspect of my application.
I used the additional essay to explain that I had to worked full time while pursuing my undergraduate degree with the subsequent impact on my grades, but regardless of this I graduated in the top 6% of a class of 532 students (most work FT as I did so although I had a low absolute GPA I was among the best on a relative basis).
As a way to improve my candidacy I was considering retaking the GMAT, as 720 is the average for their class, and I wouldn´t be compensating for my low GPA with that score.
But how effective will a 20 or 30 point increase really be? I don´t have much time to take additional course work before they start reviewing the WL in spring so retaking the GMAT seems like the only option regarding academics.
In what other aspects is my application subpar and should I send additional support ?
In the last three months since I applied my Job description hasn´t changed much leaving me no room for an update there.
Should I write an additional essay stating how the schools is my first choice and how well it suits my career goals? Wouldn´t that be redundant with the application essays?
Thanks again and looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Regards,
Gaston
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08 Feb 2017, 09:40
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Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear about your waitlist decision. I know it's not the outcome you were hoping for but it's not a rejection - so you still have a chance! I agree that your GPA does stand out as an outlier in your profile but it sounds like you did as good of a job as you could have mitigating it. I still think it could be worth it to enroll in a class (statistics, econ, etc.) to provide further evidence of your ability to handle the rigor of the MBA curriculum. Even if you don't have a final grade by the time the WL is evaluated again, you'll be able to speak about the class in your update letter and you can share any interim grades. If you think you have upside in your GMAT score, then it can't hurt to re-take it and submit a new score that's 20 or 30 points higher. There's no way to say with certainty whether or not that will get you off the waitlist but it can't hurt you.
Otherwise, I suggest reviewing the waitlist instructions to see what other updates NYU accepts. If they accept new letters of recommendation, letters of support from current students, etc. then I suggest doing it all. You want to stay active and continue expressing your commitment to the school.
Without seeing your essays and resume, it's tough for me to say what specific updates would benefit you the most. It could help to have a third party (colleague with an MBA, for example) review your application and see what other opportunities you have to improve. If you wanted to engage professional help, that's something we could work on with you as well.
If you'd like more inspiration on how to make the most of the waitlist, check out this article: Good things come to those who DON’T wait: 10 Dos and Don’ts for getting off the waitlist
I hope this helps! Best of luck & please keep us posted on how it works out for you!
Best,
Melody
I'm sorry to hear about your waitlist decision. I know it's not the outcome you were hoping for but it's not a rejection - so you still have a chance! I agree that your GPA does stand out as an outlier in your profile but it sounds like you did as good of a job as you could have mitigating it. I still think it could be worth it to enroll in a class (statistics, econ, etc.) to provide further evidence of your ability to handle the rigor of the MBA curriculum. Even if you don't have a final grade by the time the WL is evaluated again, you'll be able to speak about the class in your update letter and you can share any interim grades. If you think you have upside in your GMAT score, then it can't hurt to re-take it and submit a new score that's 20 or 30 points higher. There's no way to say with certainty whether or not that will get you off the waitlist but it can't hurt you.
Otherwise, I suggest reviewing the waitlist instructions to see what other updates NYU accepts. If they accept new letters of recommendation, letters of support from current students, etc. then I suggest doing it all. You want to stay active and continue expressing your commitment to the school.
Without seeing your essays and resume, it's tough for me to say what specific updates would benefit you the most. It could help to have a third party (colleague with an MBA, for example) review your application and see what other opportunities you have to improve. If you wanted to engage professional help, that's something we could work on with you as well.
If you'd like more inspiration on how to make the most of the waitlist, check out this article: Good things come to those who DON’T wait: 10 Dos and Don’ts for getting off the waitlist
I hope this helps! Best of luck & please keep us posted on how it works out for you!
Best,
Melody
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11 May 2017, 05:55
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Any general tips for waitlisted candidates?
