HELP: I got waitlisted at Georgetown (my top MBA choice) and still waiting to hear a decision from UMD (back up school) but feel confident about getting in. Due to COVID-19 work seems unstable right now, which makes school an optimal choice but don’t necessarily want to settle for my back up choice. Should I be safe than sorry & go to UMD this Fall if accepted OR should I try again next year at Georgetown? P.S the only reason I was waitlisted was due to GRE score, which I’m working on improving!

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Sounds like you’re still waiting for the options to be clear so no decision to be made yet. No need to psych yourself out.

Chances for waitlist are probably better than normal this year for Georgetown!

Be active on waitlist, reach out, check in regularly, be explicit about intention to join program if accepted

Hey OP - Did everything work out the way you wanted?

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