We know that the waitlist is not the outcome that you were hoping for, but please do take this as a positive sign—you have strengths and qualities in your application that the Admissions Committee find desirable. The Admissions Committee will review the waitlist with each subsequent round of admission, moreover. Waitlisted candidates from Round 2 may hear from the Admissions office on the Round 3 decision notification date or after. By the Round 3 notification date, Admissions will often narrow the waitlist down to a smaller number of people that remain on the waitlist throughout the summer. We know that the prospect of hearing a decision as late as July is not ideal for applicants, and the Admissions team does its best to keep you informed throughout the process as they continue to make decisions.
In the meantime, please consider how you can improve your application, and keep the Admissions team updated on these efforts, as well as any promotions, change in work responsibilities, new involvements, etc. Admissions also wants to hear from you if Darden is your first choice; please email and them us know that you will accept an offer if one is extended to you. If you would like additional feedback regarding your application, you may reach out to Haley Whitlock Gyory at gyoryh@darden.virginia.edu]gyoryh@darden.virginia.edu. Haley is the Admissions Committee member who is responsible for managing our waitlist.