MBA Waitlist Strategy
The waitlist is its own kind of limbo, and how you respond to it matters. With the right strategy, a waitlist can absolutely convert to an admit. I'll help you figure out exactly what to do, what to say, and how to say it. This package includes: - Full review of your existing application: understanding what's already working and where there may be gaps to address - 1-hour strategy call: we'll build your waitlist action plan - whether and how to send a letter of continued interest, what updates are worth sharing, and how to position yourself for the final decision - Written summary + recommendations post-call so you have a clear roadmap to execute on - Edits and feedback on any materials you submit post-waitlist like LOCI drafts, update letters, or any additional outreach to the adcom
What's included
- Full review of your existing application: understanding what's already working and where there may be gaps to address
- 1-hour strategy call: we'll build your waitlist action plan - whether and how to send a letter of continued interest, what updates are worth sharing, and how to position yourself for the final decision
- Written summary + recommendations post-call so you have a clear roadmap to execute on
- Edits and feedback on any materials you submit post-waitlist like LOCI drafts, update letters, or any additional outreach to the adcom
Meet your expert
Sabrina F.
Wharton MBA & Admissions Fellow | 40+ M7 Admits
I know what it feels like to stare at a blank essay prompt and wonder if your story is worth telling. I'm a Wharton MBA graduate with an international background spanning the US, Europe, and MENA region. Before business school, my career didn't follow a straight line. I moved from investment management into tech startups, crossed industries, crossed borders, and spent a lot of time figuring out how to make sense of experiences that didn't fit neatly into a box. That process of making meaning from complexity? That's exactly what I now help my clients do. At Wharton, I led student organizations, participated in selective fellowships, and spent time on the applicant-evaluation side of the admissions process, which means I understand what resonates not just as a student, but as someone who has reviewed and assessed candidates firsthand. What I offer is different from most consultants you'll find: I don't just edit essays. I help you excavate the story you're sitting on without realizing it. I work with a small number of clients per cycle, intentionally, because the only way I know how to do this is to be deeply invested in each person's journey, not managing a pipeline. My clients tend to have non-linear paths, global backgrounds, or careers in transition. They're strong candidates who feel scattered, unsure how to frame their "why," or worried their story isn't impressive enough. It usually is. They just need someone to help them see it clearly and tell it powerfully. I bring Wharton credibility, real admissions insight, and the kind of emotional intelligence that turns a stressful, opaque process into something that actually feels manageable. If you want a partner who is genuinely invested in your growth, not just your outcome, I'd love to connect.
