Waitlisted at Darden
Someone on the businessweek forums had mentioned that decisions would be released at the midnight, and sure enough my decision was online when I logged in at 12:01 AM - Waitlist. I am shocked, confused and mighty disappointed all at the same time because I was pretty sure of my chances at Darden. I visited the school, had a good interview, visited their alumni reception after submitting the application, even got a now-rare TOEFL waiver, and have good relationships with two of their admissions officers. Hell, even one of the applicants had recommended me to the adcom since she was impressed with the tips I gave her about the school and the interview. How often does that happen? What worries me most? That if Darden waitlists me, what are my chances at Tuck and Chicago GSB (my top choices), which are more selective than Darden?
Update 12/12/2006: I talked to those officers, and they have assured me that they would do everything they can to get me in. Apparently, there is no particular reason that I was waitlisted. But, their applications are sure way up from last year. I have sent in a letter reiterating my interest in the school.
Update 12/12/2006: I talked to those officers, and they have assured me that they would do everything they can to get me in. Apparently, there is no particular reason that I was waitlisted. But, their applications are sure way up from last year. I have sent in a letter reiterating my interest in the school.
