Call from GS HR to say "soft hold" - what do I do

I was just called by GS HR a week after my classics sd to let me know that "they were impressed by my superday and that they're moving my application to a soft hold as they go through the next round of sds" - Anyone know what this means / what I should do in the meantime to maximize my chances (literally my dream offer and had a heart attack when they called).

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