# Director of MBA Admissions Rabia Ahmed shares tips for waitlisted applicants

1 School News May 12, 2014 ![](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_047835.jpg?itok=D0Xtyst1)>

Excerpt from [TopMBA](http://www.topmba.com/mba-programs/executive/admissions/nyu-stern-and-insead-eight-mba-waitlist-tips) -- "The MBA admissions committee has seen strengths in your application, but there may be ways to improve your candidacy. We are looking for people who have the personal initiative to improve themselves. We provide detailed information about what we evaluate and why on our website. We are looking for the kind of person who can take that information, do a self-assessment and take appropriate action."

[Read more](http://www.topmba.com/mba-programs/executive/admissions/nyu-stern-and-insead-eight-mba-waitlist-tips)

Additional coverage appeared on [Poets & Quants](http://poetsandquants.com/2014/05/24/questions-to-ask-alumni-when-exploring-b-school/).