Waitlisted at Vanderbilt MSF, what now?
A few months ago I made this post regarding my plans to apply to MSF programs. I have no applied to some of those schools listed on the original post and have two decisions so far.
I was accepted to Georgetown and waitlisted at Vanderbilt. They essentially want me to get a IB internship before potentially getting me off the waitlisted.
I'm kind of a bit lost on what to do. I have applied to a few local/boutique IB shops over the last few weeks and I guess I'm waiting to hear back but I'm not very confident. If I could get a IB internship myself out of nowhere then I wouldn't be looking at a MSF... So idk what to do.
I'm sorry this is a bit of a weird post but honestly this wasn't a scenario that I ever thought about because it just never made sense to me to begin with as explained above.
I'd appreciate any advice or insights that you might have.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some actionable steps and insights for your situation:
Pursue an Unpaid Internship:
Leverage Your Acceptance at Georgetown:
Expand Your Search:
Consider Other Programs:
Enhance Your Profile:
Stay Positive and Persistent:
By following these steps, you can improve your chances of securing an internship and ultimately getting off the waitlist at Vanderbilt or making the most of your acceptance at Georgetown. Good luck!
Sources: MSF Class of 2018, MSF Class of 2018, Vandy MSF vs. Villanova MSF for IB, MSF Class of 2019, MSF Class of 2019
I am in a similar situation right now. Are you still on the waitlist or is there any update on your situation?
Sorry just saw this. I am technically still on the waitlist but no closer together getting off the waitlist.
I was in your same spot last year.
If you don’t have relevant IB experience and you tell them you want to go into IB, they’ll push you to get IB related experience before you go into the program.
I got an internship with relevant experience ~3 months after waitlisted and got in a week later. This was basically an unpaid internship.
While I was on the waitlist I did everything I could: networked with MSF alumni, wrote an optional waitlist essay, even prepped to take the GMAT. Also I stayed in contact with them as much as I could to let them know I was being as proactive as possible.
At the end of the day, they care about placement numbers. Their best bet, and yours, is to get that experience for the betterment of them and you. I know it’s tough and it’s a grind but it’s worth it.
Did you manage to get into IB from the program?
I actually chose another MSF program over Vandy and just recently got a return offer from the firm I got the internship at (I’ve been interning with them before the MSF program and throughout it). It’s in PE so I’d say a great outcome overall.
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