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Calling Darden 2008 Applicants 14 Nov 2007, 00:18
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4. I know there's a Residence Inn within easy walking distance of Darden. There's also a Best Western that is about 20 minutes by foot. If you stay elsewhere around town, cab service is pretty accessible.

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Hi,
I visited during an open house event and found the Best Western friendly and convenient, if a bit dowdy. They had, by far, the best rate of all the places I checked on within close proximity. (the rate on the phone was much better than that listed on the web) At the time of my visit the place was packed with young women visiting for a tennis tournament.

There are many reasons why one might chose not to drive but I think it would make your trip more convenient to have transportation under your own command. The school is located in a very beautiful area, though not metropolitan, area. I drove down (from IAD) and the drive was quite pleasant. Large swaths of the countryside resemble a golf course and there were many photogenic bits in the trip. Darden has a dedicated parking lot and provided day passes for visitors, making access to the campus with a car painless. I did not have the chutzpah to schedule a meeting with pelihu and regret I didn't as I much admire many of the thoughtful things he has posted.

Best Western Cavalier Inn
105 Emmett Street N US Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903-1728, United States
Phone: 434-296-8111
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Calling Darden 2008 Applicants 14 Nov 2007, 08:53
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Thanks Helpslip. That was helpful.

Anyone from NC, SC or GA visitng Darden soon? I am planning on driving if I can get someone to accompany me.
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Calling Darden 2008 Applicants 14 Nov 2007, 09:10
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and count me in for R2. My first and the only app for this season.
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Calling Darden 2008 Applicants 16 Nov 2007, 13:06
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3. I can definitely meet with you if you'd like. Generally, there are chances during first coffee (a 1/2 break between our first and 2nd classes each day). I think most visitors have lunch with 2nd year hosts, and there's generally time to meet before lunch. Something else you could do is ask to sit with Section A when you go for your class visit. If you schedule a visit, I'll tell you my name and I think the admissions office will be happy to accommodate.
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Pelihu, scheduled a visit and sent you a PM.
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Calling Darden 2008 Applicants 17 Nov 2007, 11:13
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i got an email saying "recieved"....i guess that means they got everything to begin a review of the application.
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My status changed to recieved yesterday ..yours changed on nov 4 ...:( looks like every school looks at my app. at the very last ...
oh well, i always submit on the last hour ! ...so I guess its me who brings about this eternal desperate wait....
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Calling Darden 2008 Applicants 17 Nov 2007, 11:57
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Received the same mail sometime last week.
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Can someone give some idea of when the interview invites might come along ?

Growing impatient with the long wait !

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Can someone give some idea of when the interview invites might come along ?

Growing impatient with the long wait !

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I read somewhere that the adcoms started reviewing applications on November 19th. I'd give it at least a week or two for them to start inviting people for interviews.
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Yeah...I guess the invites will be out by Dec 1st....to give folks time to make plans to attend interviews between Dec 17th to 21st.
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I read somewhere that the adcoms started reviewing applications on November 19th. I'd give it at least a week or two for them to start inviting people for interviews.
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The status of my app changed to "Pending" :

"Your application is now with the Admissions Committee for evaluation. You will be notified of your decision by email on the decision date assigned to the application round in which you applied."

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Yup...mine turned to 'Pending' yesterday. Any idea what is the significance of this status? Is it equivalent to Wharton's 'Complete-Round 1'? If it is, then Darden took a really long time (nearly a month) to send the apps to the AdCom.
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Calling Darden 2008 Applicants 28 Nov 2007, 21:18
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Does Darden offer a TOEFL waiver for students
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Someone on BW reported an invite. I guess it has started. All the best guys...
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They waived mine. I mentioned that language of instruction in my undergrad was in English and also that I have been working in the US for over three years.
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Thanks KingKREEP, good luck to you as well.

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now i can get back to checking my email and the darden site every 5 minutes until i get an invite or denial...just need an admit from somewhere to relax.
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has anyone heard the approximate % adcoms will be asking to interview? If apps are up 15 to 20% then the # may be skewed, but it would still be nice to know.
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58% from admissions411 pool in 2009
72% in 2008

You are such a copycat! Stealing my UFC theme avatar! :twisted:
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58% from admissions411 pool in 2009
72% in 2008

You are such a copycat! Stealing my UFC theme avatar! :twisted:
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Yes, you have allowed me to bring my love for UFC into GMATclub...i used to have a liddell/couture avatar but replaced it.

Looks like we will have from 60 to 65% chance of admit if offered an interview...not bad. Still need the interview invite though.
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If it makes you feel any better my app still says received. I called and the adcom said they would be sending it to the committee on Friday. IF I get an invite it's going to come very very late in the cycle.
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