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Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] 20 Oct 2021, 10:47
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satireQ, Got it, Thanks!
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anyone has an idea about the acceptance rate for those WL?
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Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] 20 Oct 2021, 11:15
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Same here! Declining Darden for Fuqua. Hope all those who are waitlisted will get their offers soon! Best of luck!
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Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] 20 Oct 2021, 11:24
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Those who are declining the Darden admit in favor of Fuqua, can you share what are your reasons for it apart from a binding contract with Fuqua? (This is not me saying one school is better than the other, but just wanting to gain some perspective)
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asbaj, it’s binding (for me that’s the main reason), plus I got scholarship at Duke and didn’t get it in Darden. Darden is a great school, it has great faculty (I’ve attended some guest lectures), it’s location is superb: I always wanted to live in Virginia. But I think when I committed to binding deadline, I really tuned my mind to think that Fuqua is a place for me and now it’s really hard to think otherwise.
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Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] 20 Oct 2021, 11:30
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UVA Darden DECISION TRACKER

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  • Denied, 44 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:710 (Q49 V37), GPA: 3.76, Industry: Consulting, WE 60, heard via: email
  • Denied, 45 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:730 (Q49 V41), Industry: Investment Banking, WE 64, heard via: portal_update

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asbaj, As an international overrepresented applicant, it was important for me to apply to early action to maximize my chances. At the beginning of May, I decided to go for Darden binding and Fuqua round 1. Once I started interacting with students, I found Fuqua students and alumni to be super helpful. These people didn’t even know me or met me ever in their life, but still offered to review my essays and took my mocks. This experience heavily influenced my decision and made me want to be at Fuqua. Hence applied EA and moved Darden to non binding. Darden is definitely a great school. It’s just that I felt more connected with Fuqua.
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Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] 20 Oct 2021, 11:45
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Zuzya2018, satireQ, can you share your profile please?
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Sure! Female, 27, I have a daughter, I come from underrepresented Central Asian country, GMAT 690, GPA 4.0. People say I write good essays. WE: 5 years, but very unusual experience - not business. Lots of volunteer initiatives during my undergrad studies and at work.
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Has anyone applied to Darden using the EA (Executive Assessment) exam? I applied this year using this exam and was rejected.

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Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] Updated on: 20 Oct 2021, 12:06
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Anybody knows if Darden will extend interview booking slots for R1 interview?

I have another interview on same date on which Darden shows available slot!
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UVA Darden DECISION TRACKER

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  • Admitted, 2 minutes ago, from India, Industry: Consulting, heard via: email
  • Admitted, 6 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:760 (Q50 V42), GPA: 3.45, Industry: Energy and Utilities, WE 60, heard via: phone
  • Denied, 27 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:730 (Q50 V38), Industry: Transportation, WE 30, heard via: portal_update

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Please I will like to connect with you, I got denied by Darden, but have also received an interview invite for ASU Carey. I will love to apply for Fuqua Round 2 and will appreciate guidance. Thanks.

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asbaj, As an international overrepresented applicant, it was important for me to apply to early action to maximize my chances. At the beginning of May, I decided to go for Darden binding and Fuqua round 1. Once I started interacting with students, I found Fuqua students and alumni to be super helpful. These people didn’t even know me or met me ever in their life, but still offered to review my essays and took my mocks. This experience heavily influenced my decision and made me want to be at Fuqua. Hence applied EA and moved Darden to non binding. Darden is definitely a great school. It’s just that I felt more connected with Fuqua.
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UVA Darden DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

  • Admitted, 54 minutes ago, from India, Industry: Consulting, WE 55, heard via: email
  • Admitted, 58 minutes ago, from India, GPA: 3.8, Industry: Consulting, WE 55, heard via: phone

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Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] Updated on: 20 Oct 2021, 13:47
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Please I will like to connect with you, I got denied by Darden, but have also received an interview invite for ASU Carey. I will love to apply for Fuqua Round 2 and will appreciate guidance. Thanks.



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Zuzya2018, satireQ, can you share your profile please?
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Female. India. 730. IIT. A lot of leadership roles during undegrad. Founded non profit.
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Female. India. 730. IIT. A lot of leadership roles during undegrad. Founded non profit.
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well deserved!!
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Hi everyone, I have received interview invite from Darden. I will be eternally grateful if anyone would like to give any advise or would like to help me with interview prep. Many congratulations to people who got in!
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Age literally has nothing to do with acceptance...

if you’ve been waitlisted, you have a chance

You really think so? All I’ve been hearing is that candidates over 30 are “too old” and have to work to convince the adcom as to why they’re pursuing a full time MBA and instead of an EMBA.

This gives me hope as an older applicant!

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Well, I’ll be 35 next year when I enter and I just got admitted through early action, so don’t feel like age is the deciding factor. Recruitment period might be a bit different compared to those in their 20s since companies may have unspoken rules around age hierarchy etc, but that shouldn’t be the deal breaker.

I know it plays on your mind, especially when the average age of applicants and those admitted are likely around the late 20s mark, but whether or not you take up grad studies, you’ll be x+2 years old, so why not give yourself the option of coming out on the other side having learned more and another degree in hand?
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Age literally has nothing to do with acceptance...

if you’ve been waitlisted, you have a chance

You really think so? All I’ve been hearing is that candidates over 30 are “too old” and have to work to convince the adcom as to why they’re pursuing a full time MBA and instead of an EMBA.

This gives me hope as an older applicant!

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Well, I’ll be 35 next year when I enter and I just got admitted through early action, so don’t feel like age is the deciding factor. Recruitment period might be a bit different compared to those in their 20s since companies may have unspoken rules around age hierarchy etc, but that shouldn’t be the deal breaker.

I know it plays on your mind, especially when the average age of applicants and those admitted are likely around the late 20s mark, but whether or not you take up grad studies, you’ll be x+2 years old, so why not give yourself the option of coming out on the other side having learned more and another degree in hand?
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Congratulations! Your story is remarkable and highly encouraging. I completely agree with you. Hopefully I’ll find similar success in the years to come as as an older applicant!

Best of luck at Darden and in recruiting!
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Age literally has nothing to do with acceptance...

if you’ve been waitlisted, you have a chance

You really think so? All I’ve been hearing is that candidates over 30 are “too old” and have to work to convince the adcom as to why they’re pursuing a full time MBA and instead of an EMBA.

This gives me hope as an older applicant!

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Well, I’ll be 35 next year when I enter and I just got admitted through early action, so don’t feel like age is the deciding factor. Recruitment period might be a bit different compared to those in their 20s since companies may have unspoken rules around age hierarchy etc, but that shouldn’t be the deal breaker.

I know it plays on your mind, especially when the average age of applicants and those admitted are likely around the late 20s mark, but whether or not you take up grad studies, you’ll be x+2 years old, so why not give yourself the option of coming out on the other side having learned more and another degree in hand?
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Hi congrats! Your message is really motivating. May I know your GMAT/GRE score and your location? Thank you!
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