Here are just a few things that we know that Darden tends to look for. Not sure which ones may come up in your particular interview, but be ready for all of them:
- Darden is about as academically rigorous as any top school. Expect them to look for strong quant abilities and a willingness to take academics seriously.
- Darden is all about case studies, meaning that you will constantly be expected to speak up and contribute in class. Your interviewer may test your communication abilities and your confidence in presenting your opinions.
- The school is also well known for its close-knit community. Demomstrate that you understand this, and hopefully be able to provide a convincing argument for why you would fit into the environment.
- All schools take ethics seriously, but Darden is heavily into ethics. Just be aware that you may get some questions about when you had to face a tough ethical decision, etc.
- Finally, Darden looks for people with leadership experience and leadership potential. Expect questions along these lines.
Some of these are covered in Darden's essay questions. Hopefully you already have a strong story from when you did your essays.
Good luck,
Scott
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