Calling all Darden MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026

The 2023-24 application for the Darden Full-Time MBA is now available!

What a joyful time. Best of luck to all of you future Hoos!

Is anyone able to register for the Full time MBA Virtual Coffe Chat which is scheduled at 4PM Easter Time on Aug 1?

No, I’m not able to register for the event either

Hello everyone! We recently posted a campus tour of UVA Darden on our YouTube channel. Please do give this video a like and comment something nice (since Fernando worked hard to get this video made)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1vUazqHpmk

Nice job Fernando and his trusty camerawoman!

Join us on YouTube for Darden Application Walkthrough with Nisha Trivedi (Admissions Expert at mbaMission) as Nisha fills out Darden application live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jTUfkx1TYs

Hi,
I this is Indian Male candidate and i got 760 Gmat score with 4+Years work experience in Oil and Gas Industry. I've been working in a public sector company in India. I've been working in different functions like supply and distribution, Planning, Maintenance and Sales departments. apart from my professional experience I've been a national athlete during my schooling and started many sports clubs and been mentoring some of the athletes till date. I need help in which MBA 2YR schools in USA I can aim for with my score and experience? Also being a reapplicant I want to keep my schools realistic this time. Kindly help.. Thankyou

HI PRATIK
Can u please tell the real placement situation at darden. I mean the packages , companies, whether companies visit campus in finance particularly.
and how are the faculties and learning experience and people in general

hey please somebody from darden give me some insighton-

please tell the real placement situation at darden. I mean the packages , companies, whether companies visit campus in finance particularly.
and how are the faculties and learning experience and people in general

https://www.darden.virginia.edu/mba/car ... ent-report

You can find the detailed report here with segmentation in terms of geography and industry. You can also find information about the top employers

Thanks a lot pal

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Welcome @PeachSnapple1 , thanks in advance.

Thank you, BB! It's my honor to be here. I know the application process is both exciting and intimidating, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me or via this sub if you guys have any questions.
Ah, where is my manner? Allow me to introduce myself. Vietnam is where I come from. I have five years of experience in the hotel industry, having held management positions in departments such as sales, marketing, and revenue from boutique to international hotels. I just want to do anything in my power to exceed my customer's expectations and see them in awe. I want to use my MBA to pivot into hospitality consulting while expanding my expertise from hotel to a bigger spectrum - restaurant, tourism, airlines, and cruise lines. In my free time, you can find me either kayaking or practicing my nun-chuck on my rooftop. I'm also a devoted fan of egg-fried rice.
Let's kick-start this sub and this 2023 application cycle!

Hi @peachsnapple1
Thanks for extending support to help us out.
I have a question related to apply to darden.
Is it advisable to apply to early action round or the first round? The probability of getting an offer and scholarship is higher in which round of these two rounds ?

Excellent question! Darden and Fuqua are the two B-schools I know that offer Early Action/Early Decision. In general, I think your question can expand to all b-schools, not just Darden: Which round is the best for me? There is a simple answer for that: as early as possible, if, and only if, you feel you can't improve your application anymore. In other words, you are ready. Do not rush through the application just to make the deadline. Schools also specifically stated that R1 and R2 make no difference, although I wouldn't wait too late as to wait for R3, especially if you're an international student.
In your specific case, Darden, if you are totally ready and done with your application, and Darden is your dream school, then go for EA. That will show them your commitment to the school. If you feel as though you still need some more improvement and will not be 100% ready for the EA, go for R1. I'd say your offer chance will more likely be higher in the EA, considering that your application is done to the best of your ability. Why wait for R1 when you can apply in ED right? Regarding scholarship, I'd say that it is based on the strength of your profile. If you're international, a merit-based scholarship will probably be your default scholarship, and the scholarship amount you will get will depend on many factors: how much the school wants you to go there (if you are admitted), whether are you a minority, how are your stats comparing to other profiles from the same pool, etc.
In short, as long as you're ready, apply early ASAP. You should not over worry about the scholarship, because that's out of your control. The only thing you can do now is to get your application in the best shape possible.

Thankyou so much @peachsnipple1 . This is very helpful.