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Does anyone know of any instances where Darden has not interviewed and accepted an applicant? I've done several Darden events including local alumni events as well as the open house, but I have not been invited for an interview. On top of this I was able to get an answer from admissions if my app was included for Round 1 review as one of my reviewers submitted a bit late.

I also read that some schools use automatic fraud detection software, so if a recommender used the same computer as you did or had a similar IP address or whatever other criteria might be established, the adcom could call to verify that the recommender is real and is recommending you. But long story, short, I don't think whether or not they have been contacted would mean anything at this stage in the game.

I've seen people w/o invite getting waitlist, and then interviewed for an admit at Darden.

The Q&A on the Darden admissions blog says the opposite. Question: Can you be placed on the waitlist if you do not interview? And if so, would you then need to interview to be admitted from the waitlist? Answer: You cannot be placed on the waitlist without an interview. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admissions/2012/12/05/admissions-qa-application-status-waitlist-and-general-admissions-topics/

Weekly Darden chats said the same. You'll only be waitlisted with an interview.

I was on that chat that Krudget mentioned. I was also on the chat today and I think they are pretty close to being done with interview invites. So long Darden, it's been a fun ride.

Is it wrong for me to assume that Darden places less weight on the essays as compared to numbers and resume? I'm saying this because theres only 1 essay (which does not address career goals) and no optional essay option.

There is only one "essay", however if you go through the application online, there are 2 other text boxes stuck in there for "short answer" questions - one is about your contribution to your learning team and the other is about your career goals. There is also a short answer text box for "additional info" at the end (optional essay)