Waitlist Strategy
This package is designed for applicants who have been placed on the waitlist and want to take proactive steps to improve their chances of admission. I’ll enable you to build a thoughtful, effective and personalized plan that strengthens your candidacy and keeps your momentum going. Through strategic advice and targeted actions, you’ll navigate the waitlist process with clarity and confidence. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Waitlist Assessment: Review your original application and any available feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and build on your existing strengths. - Targeted Communication Plan: Craft personalized updates and letters of continued interest that reinforce your commitment and highlight meaningful progress. - Profile Enhancement: Showcase new accomplishments—whether professional, academic, or personal—that can reinforce and elevate your candidacy. - Actionable Guidance: Navigate waitlist-specific decisions, such as whether to submit additional materials or how to respond to school outreach, with expert support at each step. Although being waitlisted may not be the outcome you had hoped for, it is a testimony to the strength of your candidacy. Many successfully convert from being waitlisted to admitted! You'll receive expert guidance to help you stay proactive and strategic while on the waitlist. With a focus on compelling communication and thoughtful updates, you’ll be positioned to show continued value—and increase your chances of securing an offer.
What's included
I leverage 15+ years of professional experience coaching hundreds of clients to MBA success. I apply best practices gained from working at 4 leading MBA admissions firms, and insights from colleagues who are ex-adcomm representing all of the top schools.
- Waitlist Assessment: I'll expertly review your application materials to identify areas to highlight and opportunities to take action and improve your chances.of acceptance.
- Targeted and Actionable Plan: I'll work with you to create a targeted plan for next steps.
- Update Letters: Guidance and review of update letters to make your best case.
Meet your expert
Dione C.
GSB & M7 Expert | Top 50 Leland | Essay & Career Coach
ABOUT ME - Professional FT MBA and career coach | Top M7 Programs | Leland Top 50 | Supercoach | Customer Favorite | Writer I'm a full-time, professional coach with 15+ years of experience coaching hundreds (!) of highly talented, motivated and diverse MBA and college applicants and professionals to success. Being a trusted, knowledgeable and dedicated admissions and career coach is not a side gig! I will work with you to develop and implement a personalized and strategic application strategy, leveraging best practices and insider knowledge gained from having been a top coach for four leading admissions consulting firms. The first in my family to graduate from college, I earned a BA at Stanford where I double majored in Economics and Communications (with concentrations in journalism and sociology). After graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors, I held multiple roles (forecasting, communications, President's staff, HR tech) in the telecommunications industry before returning to Stanford GSB for my MBA. I've worn many hat in my career, and benefit from an uncommon mix of experience, having worked with very different organizations (startups, corporations, nonprofits) in multiple capacities (investing, marketing, partner development, communications/writing, strategy, chief of staff, consulting) in the US, Asia and Europe. I continue to be an involved Stanford GSB alumna: class secretary, alumni chapter leader, nonprofit consultant. I've successfully led mentorship and learning & development programs for Stanford GSB students and alumni. A few years ago, was inducted to Stanford's honorary organization for their most valued (top 2%) alumni volunteers. Here's a brief and partial overview of my experience: * Types of companies: startups, nonprofits, Fortune 500 and everything in between * Industry sectors: Finance, tech, consumer products, communications, education, non profit * Roles: international marketing, channel/partner development, business consultant, Chief of Staff, investment analyst, editor, writer, communications (marketing, executive, corporate, product), founder (nonprofit, consumer start up), group facilitator, forecasting/product planning, writer, editor, go-to-market, educator * Worked and lived in: US, Asia, Europe (with regional responsibility including Africa, Middle East) I’ll share practical tools and insights to help you thrive. I am passionate about helping individuals to lean into their strengths and enable others to recognize their unique strengths and life/work experiences.
