»January 15, 2008: Waitlist Letter Tips
I seem to be writing seasonal posts these days. And here comes another one: Content suggestions for waitlist letters: Your updates and letters of support should focus on three areas: Your qualifications: specifically recent achievements, increases in responsibility, and initiatives. Steps you have taken to ameliorate weaknesses. Fit with the school. The first two areas demonstrate that y... ... (MORE)
»February 26, 2007: USC Waitlist Transcript
The USC waitlist chat transcript is now online. I would like to spotlight a couple of brief exchanges in the chat, because for schools that permit contact, these exchanges reveal what you should and should not do if you want to move from the waitlist to the accepted list: Linda Abraham (Feb 22, 2007 12:01:45 PM) What should waitlisted applicants do to enhance their chances of acceptance? ... ... (MORE)
»April 3, 2006: Waitlist Chat
The latest waitlist chat transcripts are now online:Michigan Ross Waitlist Chat TranscriptCMU Tepper Waitlist Chat Transcript I m sorry it took us a little longer than usual to post these transcripts. Someone was out for a few days, and someone else had a baby.In any case, both transcripts will tell you exactly how you can help yourself get off on the right side of the waitlist. ... (MORE)
»March 29, 2006: Tepper Waitlist
Accepted.com hosted the CMU Tepper chat with Laurie Stewart yesterday. Here are a few nuggets from that chat:CMU Tepper currently has waitlisted approximately 100 candidates.Last year CMU Tepper admitted roughly 40 from the waitlist, but that number can vary enormously from year to year.Application volume this year to Tepper s MBA program is up roughly 10% over last year.Laurie Stewart,... ... (MORE)
»March 23, 2006: Tip for Accepted MBA Applicants
Do you think you re done with my advice now that you have received that fat envelope? Not fo fast. I still have a tip or two for you. There are a few things you can do to prepare for your MBA studies and enhance your chances of getting a great internship and ultimately post-MBA job. After you finish celebrating, consider:Are you feeling a little stale and disinterested at work, kinda going thro... ... (MORE)
