Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2023 Intake Class of 2025

Earlier this week, I had an early action interview. The interview was divided into three 15-minute segments:

- Walkthrough of my story 
- Why MBA & Darden
- Any questions for the interviewer

It was a pleasant, conversational interview, and the interviewer was genuinely interested in hearing my story and why I made certain decisions. Good luck to anyone who is interviewing soon!

For those who’ve already completed the Darden application, how much time would you recommend maybe needed to think through all the aspects of the application if we’ve a basic understanding of the school’s offerings?

Hi! Just a reminder: Today is the last date to schedule your open round interviews as well! You won’t be able to schedule them after today so if you’re opting for open round interviews, make sure you schedule them

For everyone applying R1, make sure to incorporate working on Batten scholarship essay as part of your efforts on the overall application. It has to be submitted along with it.
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I had my interview on Early Action last week (5 Sept) with Adcom.

Overall it was a great interview, but I feel like his expression is somehow flat during our discussion (maybe it's intentional because they are adcom? not sure). I feel like I talk a bit too long on the monologue (15 mins?)

He asked me quite deeply about my monologue and personal choice (e.g. how I transition to big 4 consulting, why MBA, etc.)

I applied using my EA score. My score is pretty low but hopefully some magic happens because I apply during early action and underrepresented. I hope...

With the Round 1 application deadline just around the corner on 5 October, Darden Admissions is hosting a wide range of events throughout the month to answer questions about the admissions process and provide opportunities to meet the Darden community!

Admissions Workshop | MBA Application Review Process: Take a Turn as AdCom
Thursday, 29 September | 12 p.m. Eastern

Register for the session here https://apply.darden.virginia.edu/regis ... -prospects
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I also had my early admit interview. It was with a member of the adcom and a current student, They were very welcoming and seemed excited to be there. Make sure to have your ID ready to show them.

Questions were:
Tell me about your background and why MBA
How would your colleagues describe your leadership style
What do you do for fun
Anything you wish we asked?
Any questions for us?

It was very conversational and the interviewers were attentive to my talk and responded with comments that showed that they really were paying attention to my stories.
I did talk a lot, but I feel like I was being myself and they didn't mind.

A new Darden interview debrief has been posted. You can check it at the following link

darden-197/interview_debrief.html

Thank you for posting your interview experience rex199124

rex199124, Is your interview done online and approximately how long was the interview?
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Yes it was done online and it lasted around 38 minutes.

Posted from my mobile device

EA deadline is over but even then there is very little activity in this forum. Are there less number of applicants this year ?

It appears so. I can’t say for sure but the year over year comparison stats for the Darden forums are also a bit low.

It would be great to hear from all the Darden applicants in this forum

Can you comment and let us know if you have already applied for EA or planning to apply to Round 1,2 or 3?
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Yes, I have applied in EA.

Nikhil, also, i would like to moderate some of the school chat. Please let me know if there are any openings available

Please send me a DM about this and we can definitely have you as a moderator

Also, let me know which schools you would be interested in moderating.
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Nikhil, Done ! sent a private message

Hi, any idea when can we expect Darden to release their interview decision if we applied in the EA round. I did not enroll in the open interview.

EA decisions will be released on 19-Oct’22 (source: school’s website)

Does anyone has any sample resume format that maybe best suited for Darden’s application? If anyone can let me know if they’ve used any specific format for darden. That’d be super helpful!

Did anyone (who did not have an open interview) receive an interview invite for the EA round?

About Early Action Interviews
All open interviews must be scheduled by 8 September (though we recommend scheduling as soon as possible given limited availability).

Your application must be submitted and the application fee paid by the deadline in order to be considered for admission.

Interview times are available on a first come, first served basis. More interview times will be added through September; however, interview times are limited. If you are not able to secure a spot at this time, please check back, as more times could become available.

You may be invited to interview following the Early Action deadline.

This is on their website. So I guess it is a waiting game now.

I did. Applied Sep/07, received an invite to interview Sep/13, interviewed Sep/23.