Episode 25: Waitlists

We discuss why admissions committees at top MBA programs use the waitlist, and how to consider your “odds” of gaining admission from the waitlist.

We note that some schools provide some guidance and opportunities for candidates to respond to the waitlists, and what those responses might be. We also note the different types of waitlists in terms of whether a candidate is waitlisted before being offered an interview or waitlisted after the interview has taken place.

See also Becoming a Clear Admit: The Definitive Guide to MBA Admissions Chapter 7, “Results – What to Do If You Are Waitlisted.”