Do schools ever admit applicants without interviewing? I didn’t get invited to interview at SOM/Darden — does that mean it’ll 100% be a rejection?...

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Literally never heard of a reputable program admitting someone without at least going through the formality. Not even for regular MA/MS programs.

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May not be 100% a rejection, might be deferred to next Pool. But yes you’d likely need an interview to get admitted or waitlisted

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SOM/Darden def won’t admit without interview but they do waitlist without one

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Thanks all. I got waitlisted at SOM. Any tips on how to move forward? Thanks!

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