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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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It is the usual process for MBA, essays, gmat, interview.
For Darden, gmat score is less important than for other b-school, as
they try to look for... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Darden requires interviews, and there are several essays in the
application. Because it is a case method school, it's important that
all students... READ MORE
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Current Student
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It is a very rigorous admission process but a very efficient one. People
in admissions are extremely helpful and respond much faster than any
othe... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The admissions process is similar to most other top business schools --
application essays, GMAT scores, and interview. Nearly all (if not all)
c... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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You won't have any option during your first year. Darden has an
integrated curriculum which is the same for everyone. Only during the
second year ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The first year curriculum is the same for all students. It's an
integrated approach, and there will sometimes be crossover or team-
taught classes.... READ MORE
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Current Student
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I consider classes to be fascinating. I think the case method is the
best tool to learn about business, given its practical approach. I think
the ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Nature of Program: Make no mistake, Darden is a case method school.
Over 90% of the classes are case-based. Professors act as facilitators,
guid... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Last year was tough, so I don't think it was representative of the quality of Darden.
I think the career center (CDC) did a great job historically, b... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Darden has loyal alums, and they return to campus to recruit. United Technologies' George David is the prime example of this. Many students get UTC in... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The current environment does not help for careers much. However, Darden has done a great job placing people. I am an international student (need spons... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Darden certainly has some advantages and disadvantages in terms of career prospects. As a smaller school (300 students per year), some employers are ... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Facilities at Darden are awesome !!! I think only Harvard has better
facilities. Not only the quality of life is relatively laid back, as
Charlott... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Most students live in apartment complexes nearby - Ivy Gardens has been
called "Melrose Place." It's a short walk away, but a few years ago,
stude... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Charlottesville is a great town to live. Is a place with a LOT of
history (where Thomas Jefferson was born) and has a lot of things to do:
Washing... READ MORE
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Current Student
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One of the big advantages of going to school in a smaller town is that
it's inexpensive. Many students (especially those from NYC) see this as
a ... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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You don't have a life between monday and thursday. Forget about going
out, enjoying the town, especially during the first year. You will have
so m... READ MORE
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Alumni
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UVA is a college town, and once you visit, you'll know if it's for you.
Lots of neat restaurants, from casual to upscale, good selection of
intern... READ MORE
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Current Student
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People at Darden tend to do a lot of things together. We have parties
every week and a "cold call" (free beers on campus) every 2 weeks. We
also m... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Only 300 students can be both a blessing and a curse. On the up side,
you know nearly everybody and there's a strong feeling of community and
com... READ MORE
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