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Welcome 2025-2026 Darden Applicants
Welcome, all Darden class of 2028 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
DARDEN GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Darden offers a unique Batten scholarship that funds a global experience for all students. This is part of the Darden Worldwide Course, a seven to nine-day course available during the second year, allowing students to gain international business exposure.
APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS
A new video essay component will be introduced in the upcoming application cycle. Details are forthcoming, but applicants should prepare for this addition. Darden accepts a wide range of standardized tests, including GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, LSAT, and MCAT. While test waivers are available for candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds, submitting a test score is recommended to enhance scholarship competitiveness.
SCHOLARSHIPS & TEST WAIVERS
Candidates applying for test waivers should be aware that not having a test score might impact their eligibility for merit-based scholarships and could disadvantage them in corporate recruiting, particularly with firms that value standardized test scores.
ADMISSIONS ADVICE
Applicants should clearly articulate their career narrative, including past experiences, future goals, and how Darden can facilitate these ambitions. Military applicants and those with non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to highlight leadership and impact in their applications. For those with career gaps, providing clear explanations in the application is crucial.
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Darden emphasizes a collaborative community with traditions like First Coffee and the Darden Cup, fostering camaraderie among students. The school values students who are engaged both academically and socially, and who demonstrate leadership and teamwork.
LOCATION
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Darden offers a vibrant cultural scene and easy access to major cities like Washington, D.C. The area is rich in history and offers numerous social and recreational opportunities.
NOTABLE Q&A
• Healthcare Focus: Darden offers elective courses and internships in healthcare, providing immersive experiences through case-based learning.
• AI in Curriculum: The curriculum is evolving to incorporate AI tools while balancing traditional learning methods.
• International Applicants: Early application is advised due to visa processing timelines, especially given recent global uncertainties.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, CATHERINE, FUTURE YEAR SCHOLARS)
• Core curriculum is 100% case-based - only Darden and HBS teach the full core this way; ~600 cases over two years
• Global experience funding quantified: $4,000 per student (global courses, consulting projects, or semesters abroad)
• Internship support: salary matching for startup roles, funding for nonprofit internships
• Career prep starts pre-matriculation with an asynchronous course
• Alumni network strongest in New York and Washington, D.C.
Welcome, all Darden class of 2028 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 2025-26 | ||
| Round | Application Due | Decisions Released |
| Early Action | Sep 4, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Round 1 | Oct 1, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Jan 7, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Apr 1, 2025 | May 4, 2026 |
| Darden MBA Essays 2024-25 | |
Essay 1: Short Answer 1 | What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (200 words) |
| Essay 2: Short Answer 2 | Please describe an example of building community within your personal or professional life. What impact did this have on you and those around you? How will this experience contribute to the way you will build community at Darden? (200 words) |
| 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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DARDEN GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Darden offers a unique Batten scholarship that funds a global experience for all students. This is part of the Darden Worldwide Course, a seven to nine-day course available during the second year, allowing students to gain international business exposure.
APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS
A new video essay component will be introduced in the upcoming application cycle. Details are forthcoming, but applicants should prepare for this addition. Darden accepts a wide range of standardized tests, including GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, LSAT, and MCAT. While test waivers are available for candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds, submitting a test score is recommended to enhance scholarship competitiveness.
SCHOLARSHIPS & TEST WAIVERS
Candidates applying for test waivers should be aware that not having a test score might impact their eligibility for merit-based scholarships and could disadvantage them in corporate recruiting, particularly with firms that value standardized test scores.
ADMISSIONS ADVICE
Applicants should clearly articulate their career narrative, including past experiences, future goals, and how Darden can facilitate these ambitions. Military applicants and those with non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to highlight leadership and impact in their applications. For those with career gaps, providing clear explanations in the application is crucial.
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Darden emphasizes a collaborative community with traditions like First Coffee and the Darden Cup, fostering camaraderie among students. The school values students who are engaged both academically and socially, and who demonstrate leadership and teamwork.
LOCATION
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Darden offers a vibrant cultural scene and easy access to major cities like Washington, D.C. The area is rich in history and offers numerous social and recreational opportunities.
NOTABLE Q&A
• Healthcare Focus: Darden offers elective courses and internships in healthcare, providing immersive experiences through case-based learning.
• AI in Curriculum: The curriculum is evolving to incorporate AI tools while balancing traditional learning methods.
• International Applicants: Early application is advised due to visa processing timelines, especially given recent global uncertainties.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, CATHERINE, FUTURE YEAR SCHOLARS)
• Core curriculum is 100% case-based - only Darden and HBS teach the full core this way; ~600 cases over two years
• Global experience funding quantified: $4,000 per student (global courses, consulting projects, or semesters abroad)
• Internship support: salary matching for startup roles, funding for nonprofit internships
• Career prep starts pre-matriculation with an asynchronous course
• Alumni network strongest in New York and Washington, D.C.
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