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Experience Darden

Experience Darden

Education

Experience Darden #299: Student Spotlight | Mel Phillips

Experience Darden #299: Student Spotlight | Mel Phillips

2025-03-01
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During this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Mel Phillips. Mel is a first year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, highlights from his first year and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

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