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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.
View the full Darden Class Profile --> https://www.darden.virginia.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile
View the full Darden Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://www.darden.virginia.edu/mba/career-support/employment-report
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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.
| 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 | Community of Belonging</strong> 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% | ||||||||||||||
| Darden Employment Data Class of 2023 | |||||||||
| Employed 3 Months | 96% | ||||||||
| Employed 3 Months [Int. Students] | 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 | ||||||||
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Hi all,
I’m planning to apply in Round 1. Let’s connect if you’re also looking to work on applications together.
I’m planning to apply in Round 1. Let’s connect if you’re also looking to work on applications together.
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anyone going for Early action?
was never following the specific purpose of EA. So its a even earlier version of Round 1 then...
was never following the specific purpose of EA. So its a even earlier version of Round 1 then...
jeff9835
I believe the Darden early action is a binding decision, unless they have changed it, Which means you have to commit to attend if you get admitted. This is also the best round to apply with the best chances if this is your top choice.
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Gotcha thanks
I saw there was binding and nonbinding EA at darden
I saw there was binding and nonbinding EA at darden
jeff9835
People have been skipping and reneging the biting part of it I feel quite a bit so I’ve seen schools moving away from the binding component but if you are cool to go to Darden, and it’s your target or reach school, then binding option will be your best chance. Binding round allows you to punch above your weight. However, if it’s a target or a safety then choosing the binding option will be putting a moral dilemma on your table and probably not necessary.
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Can we apply to 2 binding options? darden + fuqua
lakshyabakshi9
Joined: 25 Aug 2019
Last visit: 26 Feb 2026
Posts: 20
Location: India
Schools: McCombs '27 (A$$) McDonough '27 (A$$) Goizueta '27 (A$$) Foster '27 (A$$) Fuqua '27 (D) Tepper '27 (WL) Johnson '27 (WL) Simon '27 (A$$) Kenan-Flagler '27 (A$$)
GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V39
GPA: 3.34
Schools: McCombs '27 (A$$) McDonough '27 (A$$) Goizueta '27 (A$$) Foster '27 (A$$) Fuqua '27 (D) Tepper '27 (WL) Johnson '27 (WL) Simon '27 (A$$) Kenan-Flagler '27 (A$$)
GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V39
Posts: 20
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Just a follow up question to this.
If we are not satisfied with the scholarship amount that is being offered? What to do in that case?
urahara
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Joined: 06 Jan 2023
Last visit: 30 Mar 2026
Posts: 130
Location: India
Schools: Kenan-Flagler '27 (A$$)
GRE 1: Q170 V157
GRE 2: Q167 V161
GPA: 3.67
lakshyabakshi9
They expect you to accept irrespective of the scholarship. If you’re unsure then you can opt for non-binding; for binding - its not ethical (not sure if that’s the right word for it 😅) to not accept.
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Has someone applied to Early Action and self-scheduled the interview? If so, can you please share how did you schedule the interview?
I happen to not find a relevant link on the application portal.
I happen to not find a relevant link on the application portal.
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MBAinusa
apply.darden.virginia.edu/portal/interview-earemote
This is the link to schedule online interviews, use the calendar on the right side of the page to schedule. You'll need to have completed the first essay and would also need to upload your resume. You can also find the link for in-person interviews on the same page.
Thanks a lot for sharing the information!
I am applying for early action. Can anyone help me with a peer review of my essays?
Chetan778
Hey I can be of help.
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Joined: 14 Mar 2023
Last visit: 08 Sep 2026
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Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Finance
Schools: HEC Jan 2018 Intake (A$) ISB '19 (A)
WE:Management Consulting (Consulting)
Schools: HEC Jan 2018 Intake (A$) ISB '19 (A)
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Folks applying to Darden, the 3 main essay prompts for the 2025 intake - 'Community of Belonging', 'Inclusive Impact', and 'Careers With Purpose' offer a great opportunity to highlight aspects of your personality and ambitions that go beyond your resume.
Check out my deepdive article here analyzing each prompt, and providing tips/ frameworks to help you craft standout essays.
Hope this helps some.
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Check out my deepdive article here analyzing each prompt, and providing tips/ frameworks to help you craft standout essays.
Hope this helps some.
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can anyone share insights on structuring darden batten essay?
Chetan778
Sure I can help you with it
GMAT 1: 550 Q40 V30
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