You’re on the Waitlist… Now What?
Being placed on an MBA waitlist can feel like limbo—you’re not rejected, but you’re also not in. So, what does it really mean, and more importantly, how can you turn that waitlist status into an acceptance?
Join Susan Berishaj, MBA admissions expert and founder of Sia Admissions, for a strategic deep dive into the MBA waitlist process. Learn what admissions committees are evaluating, how to strengthen your candidacy, and the proactive steps you can take right now to increase your chances of getting off the waitlist and into your dream school.
What You’ll Learn:
What It Means to Be on the Waitlist – Understanding why schools waitlist candidates and what it signals about your application
Key Mistakes to Avoid – What NOT to do while on the waitlist (and what admissions committees dislike)
How to Strengthen Your Profile – Strategies to demonstrate growth, address weaknesses, and show schools you’re the right fit
Effective Communication with AdComs – How and when to submit waitlist updates that make a real impact
Who Should Attend?
MBA applicants currently waitlisted at top business schools
Those considering Round 3 applications who want to understand waitlist dynamics
Anyone who wants insider strategies to maximize their MBA admissions outcome