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Even better! From USA, went to T30 uni (STEM major), and my college program is ranked T5. I was an undergrad trying to skip deferred enrollment. I successfully obtained test waivers for 8 different T25 MBA programs. I got rejected or waitlisted from 7 of them. Now, I was accepted off my last waitlist! With a generous merit-based scholarship! My strategy: submitted an email in mid-July giving urgency to my offer from WashU Olin with a scholarship. I reiterated my interest in the program, advancing Cornell's core mission, and who I was. I gently reminded them the deadline for accepting WashU's offer was in a few days and needed a quick response. I forwarded the email twice before they responded, saying they acknowledged receiving the email and would not expedite the decision. A few days later, on July 22nd, I got an email asking if I was still interested in remaining on the waitlist after the WashU deadline passed. I instantly responded by expressing my interest in staying. A few hours later, I received an acceptance email from Cornell! I guess my dream of getting the MBA program over with is not for nothing! I want to build startups, thus waiting to get one is not so important, and I am not interested in finance either. Thank you again ClearAdmit community for all the applicant tips and tricks!

Stayed on a 3 week cadence with relevant work updates and intent to enroll. Call came at 10:45am. Michigan undergrad. Go blue baby. I love this university.

Received email on portal update. Sent three updates and two endorsement letters. Last update sent was last week.

Was WL from R1 well into the summer but got offered a spot off the waitlist last minute. Enrolling at a different school so chose to turn it down.