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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 14:28
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CONGRATS on those with interview invites! We look forward to inviting you to Charlottesville.

I'm an officer of the Darden Education Club and just wanted to note we have lots of former teachers here at Darden. We are actually hosting a conference next week in conjunction with the Net Impact and Business & Public Policy Clubs where two of the panels will be education-focused. If your're in town for your interview, please do stop by! It's open to the public.

Regarding waitlist candidates- I know it can seem like a tough process but please know we regularly monitor our waitlist on a regular basis. Here is a blogpost from one of our admissions officers that can hopefully shed some light on the process:

https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... -waitlist/

As others have said before me, please do update the admissions office on any job promotions or significant projects, new test scores, and extracurricular achievements. You can submit updates to darden@virginia.edu.

Good luck to all!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 14:46
One other quick note - applications are reviewed on a ROLLING, RANDOM basis so that means interview invites can be sent out up until the R2 decision date (as was the case for R1). If you have not received an invite yet - don't worry, plenty more to come!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 14:55
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CONGRATS on those with interview invites! We look forward to inviting you to Charlottesville.

I'm an officer of the Darden Education Club and just wanted to note we have lots of former teachers here at Darden. We are actually hosting a conference next week in conjunction with the Net Impact and Business & Public Policy Clubs where two of the panels will be education-focused. If your're in town for your interview, please do stop by! It's open to the public.

Regarding waitlist candidates- I know it can seem like a tough process but please know we regularly monitor our waitlist on a regular basis. Here is a blogpost from one of our admissions officers that can hopefully shed some light on the process:

https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... -waitlist/

As others have said before me, please do update the admissions office on any job promotions or significant projects, new test scores, and extracurricular achievements. You can submit updates to darden@virginia.edu.

Good luck to all!


All helpful info. Thanks for the insight! Fingers-crossed that I maypossiblyhopefully get an interview invite before that conference, because it sounds awesome!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 16:38
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To reinforce the fact that invites are rolling at Darden, when offered an invite, I was only given five days to choose from (Feb 6, 13, 14, 16, and 17) and six available times each day. I would assume that later dates are reserved for people that receive invites at a later point in time, which makes sense as a way for Darden to manage the burden on the AdCom. If others have similar limited schedules to choose from, I think this points to the fact that many invites remain to be extended. By all means keep hope.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 16:46
Consulting2Finance wrote:
To reinforce the fact that invites are rolling at Darden, when offered an invite, I was only given five days to choose from (Feb 6, 13, 14, 16, and 17) and six available times each day. I would assume that later dates are reserved for people that receive invites at a later point in time, which makes sense as a way for Darden to manage the burden on the AdCom. If others have similar limited schedules to choose from, I think this points to the fact that many invites remain to be extended. By all means keep hope.


That was a very thoughtful and encouraging post. :-) Thank you.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 19:48
Guys, I have a question about scholarships. So I got a scholarship for one-year that can be renewed for the second year if I maintain a 3.0 after my first year. Is that a full-scholarship if I maintain the grade or 1/2 scholarship?? I'm a little confused. It's also a Forte Fellowship, anyone know about Forte Foundation and what does it mean to be a Forte Fellow??

I'm still deciding where I'll go on the fall as it is still early in the application cycle, so I don't want to ask adcom about this. If anyone knows more, please share. Thanks.

Oh, and I also didn't get an interview invite on the first day.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 21:51
From your post I take it you have a half scholarship. I also have a half scholarship to Darden. What that means is that you'll get 50% of your tuition paid for in the form of a scholarship for both years you are at Darden (assuming you maintain the 3.0 average). If you have a full scholarship, that means that you'll get 100% of your tuition paid for, renewable for 100% for your second year assuming you maintain your GPA.

The Forte Fellow Scholarship is just the source of the funding for your particular scholarship - all scholarships have some source of donor/organization attached to it.

Hope that helps!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2012, 21:54
We'll be interviewing well beyond Feb 17, so please be aware you may still get interview invites beyond that date. Dates will get added on later in the R2 process.

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To reinforce the fact that invites are rolling at Darden, when offered an invite, I was only given five days to choose from (Feb 6, 13, 14, 16, and 17) and six available times each day. I would assume that later dates are reserved for people that receive invites at a later point in time, which makes sense as a way for Darden to manage the burden on the AdCom. If others have similar limited schedules to choose from, I think this points to the fact that many invites remain to be extended. By all means keep hope.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 11:55
anyone know how long it takes for your interview submission to move from requested to confirmed? i want to book flight and hotel but am waiting for the confirmation
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 11:58
It shouldn't take longer than 24-48 hours. In general, we are pretty good with honoring all requested dates!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 14:49
Received an interview invite 2pm Mountain time.

So so happy :-D :-D :-D
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 15:02
Got my interview invite at 4pm EST! So excited! :)
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 15:30
For R1 applicants/current students:
Is the class visit pretty helpful/insightful? I'd really love to schedule a class visit, but I'm incredibly pressed for time the day of my interview. I have grad class in northern VA that night, so I'm going to have to book it back. I'm more than willing to take a hit with my grad school professor if the Darden class visit is worthwhile, but I wanted to get your thoughts first!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 16:08
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For R1 applicants/current students:
Is the class visit pretty helpful/insightful? I'd really love to schedule a class visit, but I'm incredibly pressed for time the day of my interview. I have grad class in northern VA that night, so I'm going to have to book it back. I'm more than willing to take a hit with my grad school professor if the Darden class visit is worthwhile, but I wanted to get your thoughts first!


I didn't think it was that important until I visited other schools and saw the contrast.
I don't think you can make an informed decision about attending Darden without having sat through a class.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 16:28
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krzt wrote:
For R1 applicants/current students:
Is the class visit pretty helpful/insightful? I'd really love to schedule a class visit, but I'm incredibly pressed for time the day of my interview. I have grad class in northern VA that night, so I'm going to have to book it back. I'm more than willing to take a hit with my grad school professor if the Darden class visit is worthwhile, but I wanted to get your thoughts first!


I didn't think it was that important until I visited other schools and saw the contrast.
I don't think you can make an informed decision about attending Darden without having sat through a class.


Indeed. Nothing is better than seeing the place with your own eyes and experiencing the case method discussion firsthand. I remember that when I got to Darden last year (I visited 4 schools I applied to) I immediately felt the "x-factor", something that told me I belonged there.
About the class visit, I hosted two visitors this week. Both were impressed by the class discussion, the good atmosphere and the professional faculty.
Here's one note I got afterwords:
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and to tell you how much I enjoyed my visit at Darden. The class visit and the school tour were amazing and I can honestly say that from what I have seen - the Darden vibe is the best I experienced so far.


You'll be able to reach out to faculty and ask to meet you, or reach out to career/social clubs' officers and learn more about their activities.
Bottom line, it's a big decision, you put a lot of money and two years of your life - you'd better make the right, informed decision.
Plus you'll have the option to have free lunch with current students :lol:

Good luck!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 17:00
krzt wrote:
For R1 applicants/current students:
Is the class visit pretty helpful/insightful? I'd really love to schedule a class visit, but I'm incredibly pressed for time the day of my interview. I have grad class in northern VA that night, so I'm going to have to book it back. I'm more than willing to take a hit with my grad school professor if the Darden class visit is worthwhile, but I wanted to get your thoughts first!


I have sat in on several classes at various schools and Darden is unique. I think you must sit in a class to truely appreciate the school and everything it has to offer.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 18:45
Thanks for the responses, everyone! I'm absolutely convinced...registered for a class visit right after my interview slot. Super excited (and anxious).

Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 19:55
So any other gmat clubbers interviewing on Feb 13th besides me and ladyroadwarrior?
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2012, 23:39
I need some ideas on transportation to the campus. I am flying to IAD (Dulles airport). Rental cars are darn costly. Has anyone used Amtrak or Greyhound as a connection from this airport to the campus? Looks like stations are very close to the campus (3 miles). Am just concerned on getting from airport to catch train or bus. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   27 Jan 2012, 00:22
ajayiitr wrote:
I need some ideas on transportation to the campus. I am flying to IAD (Dulles airport). Rental cars are darn costly. Has anyone used Amtrak or Greyhound as a connection from this airport to the campus? Looks like stations are very close to the campus (3 miles). Am just concerned on getting from airport to catch train or bus. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.


I don't know of any transportation directly from Dulles to C'ville; but if you're looking to get into DC to catch either the bus or train down there, there is a Metro bus (fare is $5 or $6) that runs about every 40 mins from the airport (picks up right outside the airport) into Rosslyn or DC (L'enfant Plaza) where you can catch the subway to Union Station for the Amtrak or Greyhound. To my knowledge thats the cheapest way from that airport.
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