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This page is intended to give you ideas on how to strengthen your application, especially if you are on the wait list.
If you have already applied and feel that your application maybe weak, there are also a few pointers here. If you have not applied,
there are also a few ideas you should consider before you start.
Anything that is decided in the past (e.g. work experience, GPA, etc.),
don't worry about them. You cannot do anything to strengthen those.
Things you can do now:
1) Make sure you want to come to Olin. Olin has a high academic reputation and
expect tangible results from its students. It is not easy to get in and study
here. Only if you really want to make a commitment to gain a rewarding experience,
then go ahead with strengthening your application. Otherwise, it is not worth
your time.
2) Things you can improve: GMAT and TOEFL. There is no hard requirement on GMAT
score. However, you will be compared with students from your region. Think about
taking those tests again to get a better score if your score is just around the
average score of your region. For TOEFL, you should get a score of at least 250. Again, a
higher score is always better. Imagine: 660 on the GMAT is not bad, but 680 is
better. 680 is good, but 700 is great and 720 gives you a great chance.
3) Talk again to current Olin students and the staff members with whom you have contacted.
You can gain insights from these people and these insights may help you in the
interview. During the interview, be confident, open and candid. This is not only
a chance for you to impress the admission staff, but also for the staff to evaluate
your "fit" with the school and for you to evaluate your fit with the
school.
4) Make sure your recommendations are concrete. Your first choice should be your
past employer or immediate supervisor and they should be your recent employer
or supervisors.
5) Explain any gaps in your employment history. People would wonder what you were
doing when you were not working.
Last thing: you should plan and execute these actions early. If the admission staff
asks for supporting documents, respond quickly.
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