QS, the organiser of a series of education fairs, gives the advice of two MBA admissions directors from two renowned business schools – NYU Stern and Insead.

On QS’s website TopMBA they have collected their tips. Here’s a short version of it:

1. Be self-aware

The MBA admissions committee has seen strengths in your application, but there may be ways to improve your candidacy. Business schools are looking for people who have the personal initiative to improve themselves. Many provide detailed information about what they evaluate and why on their website. 

2. Be proactive

Provide the school with updates to your application. New information about employment, updated test scores, as well as supplemental recommendation letters or essays can all potentially enhance your qualifications. New information is most effective when it provides a different or updated perspective to the committee.

3. Be appropriate

Each school has different policies for how to interact while on the waitlist. Many are open to communication and welcome updates, but not all schools are. Many, however, want to know that you continue to remain interested in the programme, but they don’t need daily or weekly updates.

4. Be considerate

…to your fellow applicants on the waitlist. If you have made other plans, graciously give up your spot for others.

5. Be encouraged

The committee feels that your application has some real strength and therefore has offered you a place on the MBA waitlist. At the same time, please understand that most schools do have many more qualified applicants than spots, so if things don’t go your way, take heart and consider reapplying next year.

More tips and the full article on:

http://www.topmba.com/mba-programs/executive/admissions/nyu-stern-and-insead-eight-mba-waitlist-tips