Welcome 2024-2025 Darden Applicants Welcome, all Darden class of 2027 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies? Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post. https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71511 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71421 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71522 Darden MBA Deadlines 2024-25 Round Application Due Decisions Released Early Action Sep 5, 2024 Oct 16, 2024 Round 1 Oct 2, 2024 Dec 11, 2024 Round 2 Jan 7, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 Round 3 Apr 2, 2025 Apr 30, 2025 Darden MBA Essays 2024-25 Essay 1: Short Answer 1 https://gmatclub.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/transparent100-1.gif Community of Belonging What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (100 words) Essay 2: Short Answer 2 Please describe a tangible example that illuminates your experience promoting an inclusive environment and what you would bring to creating a welcoming, global community at Darden. (300 words) Unique Trait That Defines Me Option: What is something unique about you that others will remember you by? (350 words maximum) Essay 3: Short Answer 3 At this time how would you describe your short-term, post-MBA goal in terms of industry, function, geography, company size and/or mission and how does it align with the long-term vision you have for your career? (200 words) Darden Application Stats Class of '25 Applicants 2,834 Accepted 1,116 Acceptance Rate 39.4% Enrolled 352 Yield Rate 31.54% Darden Class Profile Class of '26 Class Size 355 Median GPA 3.58 Avg. GPA 3.56 Avg. WE 68 Average GMAT 718 Median GMAT 720 Avg. GMAT Domestic 714 Avg. GMAT International 730 % GRE 36% Avg GRE Quant 159 Avg. GRE Verbal 160 Avg. Total GRE 321 Median GRE 320 International Students 30% First Gen. Students 14% View the full Darden Class Profile --> https://www.darden.virginia.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile Darden Employment Data Class of 2023 Employed 3 Months 96% Employed 3 Months 94% Average Salary $167,899 Average Bonus $37,588 Salary and Bonus $205,487 View the full Darden Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://www.darden.virginia.edu/mba/career-support/employment-report Top Hiring Companies for Class of '23 Amazon Bain & Company BCG EY Parthenon J.P. Morgan Chase McKinsey & Compay Darden2.jpg

HqLife , Christmas time, unlikely they’ll respond during this time. But still, Merry Christmas!

Hey anyone here used Applicant Lab and got admitted in R1? I’m looking for admission consulting help ( paid). Please DM.

I didn’t use it but would be glad to help you out if you wanted advice. I just got accepted with 50% scholarship.

darden’s essay question says that we need to pick a location that would serve as a catalyst. How do we see the names of the 80 countries that Darden has networks in? it’s not there on their website

Hi @Blair15 , you can take a look at the Global Learning Opportunities page of Darden where you can find this information and you can also reachout to the adcom directly via email for more insights.

Hi guys..Good day, I’m finding it a bit stressful putting my thought together on this Darden Essay topic: Community of belong: what would want your classmate to know about you that is not in your resume? I’d really appreciate it if anyone with sample essays ( an any other resources) could share this with me. Thanks

Please, do share sample essays that you have for the other 2 essays as well Yea, sure I do. I feel putting the thought together will be easier if i can find a sample essay