The interview was really straightforward:
“I want you to tell my why MBA and Why Wharton.”
The student listened to me, not saying a word and asked in the remaining 1’30” if I had any questions.
Not much of an interaction.
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Email to check the portal. Waitlisted after interview.
An incredibly disappointing result. I was waitlisted in December after a Round 1 interview. Over the last 5 months I sent in 4 letters of continued interest, which mentioned the following:
1. Took a GRE exam to replace my low-ish GMAT score
2. Received a promotion at work
3. Did a campus tour and classroom visit, plus attended a few additional online events
4. Sent in an additional LoR
5. Talked about speaking with three current students who were also waitlisted
6. Aced a pretty common pre-MBA math class
7. Provided updates on personal achievements and volunteer/charity work
8. Consistently emphasized that CBS was my top choice and expressed my commitment to attend if accepted
At least I can go out saying I did every single possible thing I believe I could have done to get off the waitlist. Regardless, frustrating to think that all of this wasn't enough.
Was placed on the waitlist without interview on 3/28 and rejected from waitlist 5/3.