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For MBAs, Waiting is the Hardest Part


The waitlist wait·list  
n.
A waiting list.

tr.v. also wait-list wait·list·ed, wait·list·ing, wait·lists
To put on a waiting list.
 of an MBA MBA
abbr.
Master of Business Administration

Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business
Master in Business, Master in Business Administration
 program is never a fun place to be, but this year's candidates have had more reason to hope than most. With the economy in crisis and the credit markets on life support, many thought that this year's accepted MBAs would turn down their offers, choosing to cling to Verb 1. cling to - hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
hold close, hold tight, clutch

hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of
 their jobs rather than fork over $150,000 in tuition. This prospect, that admits would stay home and make space in the classroom, represented the last best hope for waitlisted students and fourth-round applicants looking for Looking for

In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with.
 a break from this year's unusually fierce competition. According to data released by top schools in recent weeks, however, those students could be in for a big disappointment.
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Author:Anne VanderMey
Publication:BusinessWeek
Date:May 19, 2009
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