• Mindset shift: from “waiting” to “strategic repositioning” • Common emotional pitfalls (panic, over-updating, disengagement) • How to maintain professionalism and perspective • Setting intentions for the next 4–8 weeks • Quick self-checklist: “Am I reacting or responding?”
Guide
Goal: To equip MBA applicants on the waitlist with the strategy, structure, and mindset to turn uncertainty into opportunity — by helping them understand why they were waitlisted, strengthen their candidacy in real time, communicate effectively with the admissions committee, and manage the process confidently while positioning themselves for success, whether in this cycle or the next.
