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After months of hard work on your application receiving a wait list notification can be disheartening… the good news here is that you are still in the running! How you handle your waitlist notification is going to be decisive. In this article we'll give you a few steps you can take to help you tip the balance in your favor and avoid missteps that can cost you a spot in your dream school.
1. Follow the school’s instructions to a T
Might seem obvious but we cannot stress this enough: carefully read the content of your waitlist notification and follow the steps required. some schools will ask you to confirm whether or not you want to be placed on their waitlist; others will ask you to provide additional supporting documents; others don’t want you to send anything at all. As tempting as it is to immediately spring into action, it’s critical that you carefully follow these directions!
2. Take a step back and strategize
Many candidates rush into calling Adcoms or visiting campus to plead their case. This will not help! As a matter of fact it might hurt your application. Unless invited to do so, refrain from initiating contact until you have a strategy in place. If your school doesn’t ask for additional supporting documents, only reach out if something changed in your profile since submission (a promotion, new responsibilities at work or a certification, for example). If your school is open to receive additional supporting documents start with an in-depth review of your application package.
3. Review your application and identify weaknesses
A few schools will provide you with an assessment on how you can improve your application; the fast majority however won’t provide you such feedback. Have someone you trust, preferably with experience with MBA applications/admissions to take a look at your application package and provide you with honest feedback. Whether it is a low GMAT, boring essay or lackluster letters of recommendation some of these factors can still be improved.
4. Get to work
· The most common way to redeem your application from the waitlist purgatory is to retake the GMAT or GRE (if you believe there is room for improvement there).
· Another option is to add one (or two at most) letters of recommendation from someone who supervised your work closely and can testify to your qualities and uniqueness.
· Depending how late in the admission cycle you are, taking classes in subjects where you underperformed in undergrad can also play in your favor.
· Show your continued interest in the program by visiting campus if you haven’t already done so, meet with current students, attend events and make sure you mention how these activities solidified your interest in the program.
5. Submit your waitlist supporting documents
Make sure you follow your school’s instructions regarding the preferred method. Some schools will only accept emails, others are ok with regular mail, some will require you to call the admissions office with new information related to your application.
If the school is open to receiving additional documents, draft a letter of support where you reiterate your enthusiasm for the program and add any new information you would like to share with the committee.
Not sure where to start? At the Admission Concierge, we can assist you with your wait list strategy!
1. Follow the school’s instructions to a T
Might seem obvious but we cannot stress this enough: carefully read the content of your waitlist notification and follow the steps required. some schools will ask you to confirm whether or not you want to be placed on their waitlist; others will ask you to provide additional supporting documents; others don’t want you to send anything at all. As tempting as it is to immediately spring into action, it’s critical that you carefully follow these directions!
2. Take a step back and strategize
Many candidates rush into calling Adcoms or visiting campus to plead their case. This will not help! As a matter of fact it might hurt your application. Unless invited to do so, refrain from initiating contact until you have a strategy in place. If your school doesn’t ask for additional supporting documents, only reach out if something changed in your profile since submission (a promotion, new responsibilities at work or a certification, for example). If your school is open to receive additional supporting documents start with an in-depth review of your application package.
3. Review your application and identify weaknesses
A few schools will provide you with an assessment on how you can improve your application; the fast majority however won’t provide you such feedback. Have someone you trust, preferably with experience with MBA applications/admissions to take a look at your application package and provide you with honest feedback. Whether it is a low GMAT, boring essay or lackluster letters of recommendation some of these factors can still be improved.
4. Get to work
· The most common way to redeem your application from the waitlist purgatory is to retake the GMAT or GRE (if you believe there is room for improvement there).
· Another option is to add one (or two at most) letters of recommendation from someone who supervised your work closely and can testify to your qualities and uniqueness.
· Depending how late in the admission cycle you are, taking classes in subjects where you underperformed in undergrad can also play in your favor.
· Show your continued interest in the program by visiting campus if you haven’t already done so, meet with current students, attend events and make sure you mention how these activities solidified your interest in the program.
5. Submit your waitlist supporting documents
Make sure you follow your school’s instructions regarding the preferred method. Some schools will only accept emails, others are ok with regular mail, some will require you to call the admissions office with new information related to your application.
If the school is open to receiving additional documents, draft a letter of support where you reiterate your enthusiasm for the program and add any new information you would like to share with the committee.
Not sure where to start? At the Admission Concierge, we can assist you with your wait list strategy!
