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Tests not a test :wink:
What exactly would you like to know about it?
There are 3 - Math, Accounting and Excel. There's a module for each before the exam.
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Am I going to be placed in remedial classes based on my test scores?
Or are these used for other purposes...like assigning learning teams and recommending pre-matriculation courses?
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DardenFY

Tests not a test :wink:
What exactly would you like to know about it?
There are 3 - Math, Accounting and Excel. There's a module for each before the exam.

Am I going to be placed in remedial classes based on my test scores?
Or are these used for other purposes...like assigning learning teams and recommending pre-matriculation courses?
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There's no such thing as remedial classes at Darden. Everyone takes the same courses throughout the first-year (well, 95% of it). You have the option of taking what's called "pre-matriculation courses" to brush your memory, but other than that, everyone starts with the same courses.

The pre-matriculation modules and some tests are just to make sure that you have enough "juice" after working in the corporate environment. They're not used to assign LT, but you should use the test score to gauge whether you should take the pre-matriculation courses. For example, if you barely pass the accounting exam (and that during the exam you had to go back several times to the module to look up information), it's probably a good sign that you may benefit from the pre-matriculation course (this is just an example; your test score is not directly indicative of a course, but just use your best judgment). You will not be penalize by barely passing the exam and forgoing the opportunity to take the pre-matriculation course.

DardenFY, correct me if I'm wrong cuz my memory is a bit vague on this topic now.
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Thanks guys. Very helpful info. One more question - does Darden do a background check and if so, what do they verify? Trying to hold off on telling my boss I am leaving until May, and don't want him to get a call from Darden out of the blue.

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DardenFY

Tests not a test :wink:
What exactly would you like to know about it?
There are 3 - Math, Accounting and Excel. There's a module for each before the exam.

Am I going to be placed in remedial classes based on my test scores?
Or are these used for other purposes...like assigning learning teams and recommending pre-matriculation courses?

There's no such thing as remedial classes at Darden. Everyone takes the same courses throughout the first-year (well, 95% of it). You have the option of taking what's called "pre-matriculation courses" to brush your memory, but other than that, everyone starts with the same courses.

The pre-matriculation modules and some tests are just to make sure that you have enough "juice" after working in the corporate environment. They're not used to assign LT, but you should use the test score to gauge whether you should take the pre-matriculation courses. For example, if you barely pass the accounting exam (and that during the exam you had to go back several times to the module to look up information), it's probably a good sign that you may benefit from the pre-matriculation course (this is just an example; your test score is not directly indicative of a course, but just use your best judgment). You will not be penalized by barely passing the exam and forgoing the opportunity to take the pre-matriculation course.

DardenFY, correct me if I'm wrong cuz my memory is a bit vague on this topic now.
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This time you are correct :lol:
I think it's a great advice to use judgment - I got a high score on the accounting exam but still took the pre-matriculation accounting course cause didn't know much about it. And I'm glad I took that course. Those exams or their scores are not used for anything later on, you just need to pass a certain threshold (between 70%-80% if I'm not mistaken). And if you don't pass, you can retake. BTW, everyone has to take them, it doesn't matter what your major was and what your background is. Just making sure everyone has the same basic knowledge once the year kicks in. And don't worry, people will start talking about it on the FB group and elaborate on their experience (how much time each module takes/each exam etc.).

I'd just say we have 5 terms in the FY and one of them is electives so I don't know about the 95% assumption of everyone taking the same courses (bakfed, didn't let you off the hook eventually :wink: )

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Thanks guys. Very helpful info. One more question - does Darden do a background check and if so, what do they verify? Trying to hold off on telling my boss I am leaving until May, and don't want him to get a call from Darden out of the blue.

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Last year they did not, if I'm not mistaken. However, this policy might change - some schools change it every year. Anyway I assume that they wouldn't run a background check without letting you know first!
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Hey, anyone from India had their alumnus/skype interview yet? :)

Hey reigndeerz, I suppose your interview was adcom-invited. How was it? Was it alumnus/skype?

I had my interview with a Darden alumni who is based in my country :)

I see; did you have the monologue for half hour about yourself? I hear that is a popular format for Darden interviews. I wonder how I will be able to ensure that the interviewer is not bored!
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Well, I did prepare myself for the eventuality that I had to give a monologue, and my interviewer did open with the extremely vague question that we have come to expect for Darden interviews.

However, he was constantly asking me questions along the way, and I never had the chance to fully unleash my monologue (thankfully!).

Think of it as a story telling, and be prepared for some questions that the interviewer may have with regards to your story. I do think it was my best interview thus far :)
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Thanks guys. Very helpful info. One more question - does Darden do a background check and if so, what do they verify? Trying to hold off on telling my boss I am leaving until May, and don't want him to get a call from Darden out of the blue.

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I am very interested to find out about this too. I am still trying to figure out when to quit my job. I don't want to burn any bridges and I don't want to lose my job before June too.
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I'm curious if anyone obtained a Rd2 decision thus far. I have just been accepted by Emory, and was wondering if the Darden decisions would be released earlier to facilitate my decision making process. :)
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I'm curious if anyone obtained a Rd2 decision thus far. I have just been accepted by Emory, and was wondering if the Darden decisions would be released earlier to facilitate my decision making process. :)
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It is not customary for Darden to release acceptance decisions until at least a day before the decision date. Even so, you should have enough time to wait until Darden comes out with a decision before Emory's deadline runs out - feel free correct me.
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I'm curious if anyone obtained a Rd2 decision thus far. I have just been accepted by Emory, and was wondering if the Darden decisions would be released earlier to facilitate my decision making process. :)

It is not customary for Darden to release acceptance decisions until at least a day before the decision date. Even so, you should have enough time to wait until Darden comes out with a decision before Emory's deadline runs out - feel free correct me.
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Emory requires the deposit by the 4th of Apr. My Darden interviewer did tell me that the decisions should start coming out in the middle of March, so I'll hope that is indeed the case!
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I'm curious if anyone obtained a Rd2 decision thus far. I have just been accepted by Emory, and was wondering if the Darden decisions would be released earlier to facilitate my decision making process. :)

It is not customary for Darden to release acceptance decisions until at least a day before the decision date. Even so, you should have enough time to wait until Darden comes out with a decision before Emory's deadline runs out - feel free correct me.

Emory requires the deposit by the 4th of Apr. My Darden interviewer did tell me that the decisions should start coming out in the middle of March, so I'll hope that is indeed the case!
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Middle of March sound a bit earlier than what I've speculated. I was expecting Darden to call accepted people starting on the 27th or so...

However, you should definitely hear from Darden by the end of March.
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It looks like in R1 calls were made to those that got in a day before the decision date, which in R2 would mean calls being made on March 27.
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And what's about interviews?
Is anybody from R2 waiting for letters?
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Still haven't heard back, I'm R2. I was contacted around Feb.22 to fill out an application for in-state status,..i'm assuming thats when my app went under review. But haven't heard anything since. I've almost given up though, I don't even check my email anymore looking for darden. Ive been reviewing my app to see what i did wrong. I got an interview to ross, and was put on w/list at haas. I thought i'd atleast have a shot at darden.
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It looks like in R1 calls were made to those that got in a day before the decision date, which in R2 would mean calls being made on March 27.
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That is correct, I highly doubt it will be any earlier.
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It looks like in R1 calls were made to those that got in a day before the decision date, which in R2 would mean calls being made on March 27.

That is correct, I highly doubt it will be any earlier.
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I think last year Consortium applicants who received fellowships got their offers a week or two before the deadline.

Just wondering, does anyone here know how much the tuition deposit is for accepted applicants?
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And what's about interviews?
Is anybody from R2 waiting for letters?

Still haven't heard back, I'm R2. I was contacted around Feb.22 to fill out an application for in-state status,..i'm assuming thats when my app went under review. But haven't heard anything since. I've almost given up though, I don't even check my email anymore looking for darden. Ive been reviewing my app to see what i did wrong. I got an interview to ross, and was put on w/list at haas. I thought i'd atleast have a shot at darden.
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Still waiting for a R2 invite as well....I've pretty much lost hope at this point. Adcom works in mysterious ways, especially when you're only given 800 words across 3 "essays"...
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I have a question. People say that although the invitations are rolling, those for Mainland China go out on Wednesday. Is that so?

I didn't get anything today and I'm a little bit frustrated.
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International applicant, just had my skype interview with adcom.

It was really a unique and comfortable interview experience.

Seems the interview went on well, but the adcom did not reply to my thank-you letter... Does this matter??? :shock: :shock: :shock:
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International applicant, just had my skype interview with adcom.

It was really a unique and comfortable interview experience.

Seems the interview went on well, but the adcom did not reply to my thank-you letter... Does this matter??? :shock: :shock: :shock:
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No, I also didn't get a reply last year. Don't make anything out of it.
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I am having my skype interview with an adcom tonight!!! Any last moment tips :)
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