What to expect from B-school waitlists

By now, those who applied for their MBA in round 1 should have received a decision from the school’s admissions council. Some will have been accepted, some will need to make plans to [info:'gmat-tips' boost their application] and apply again; other still have been told to wait.

Being waitlisted is a very nerve wracking experience as it leaves you hanging in limbo, unsure of what your future holds one way or the other. Recently, to help those stuck in this position, the Ross School of Business (University of Michigan) added an FAQ section about the waitlist. Here are some highlights from what they had to say:

There are no set numbers on the waitlist. The number of students admitted from the waitlist changes every year, and even the number of people admitted to the waitlist itself often fluctuates.
The waitlist is not ranked. Anytime a space opens, there entire list is reviewed and each individual considered for potential fit within the entire class.
Decisions regarding your status will be announced by the notification date of the next round. That means, if you were waitlisted in Round 1, you should receive updates regarding your status by the notification dates of Rounds 2 and 3.
You will not be able to meet with anyone to discuss your application; however there are circumstances under which you can update your application. These circumstances include increased test scores, promotions, awards, or other major achievements. Be warned though; if you are going to update your application, the new information submitted should be “significant”. A 50 point rise in the GMAT may be significant, a 10 point rise is likely not.

To read the full article, visit the Ross School of Business admissions website.

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