University Of Virginia - Darden School of Management
Immersive learning experience is what this top 25 rated program of the University of Virginia provides. It is quite a good choice and has a small and intimate learning experience by virtue of its small class size of 318. The women candidates form 29% of the class while the numbers of countries represented are 34. The average age of entry into MBA at Darden remains 28 and 100% of the candidates have full time work experience. The application essays are on predictable lines and the third one is usually an interesting subject altogether. Early birds win out on a chance for 30 scholarships which range from $10K per year to full tuition.
Deadlines
Application Deadlines 2009-2010
| Round Application due by 11:59 PM | Interviews Begin | Decisions Released | Deposit Deadline |
| Oct 14,2010 | Mid-November | Jan 12, 2011 | Feb. 22, 2011 |
| Jan 5,2011 | Late January | Mar. 24, 2011 | TBD |
| Mar 30,2011 | Late April | May 12, 2011 | TBD |
Please note that interview notification can take place at any time up until the decision release date for the deadline in which you have applied.
If you are offered admission, there will be several admitted student events that you can attend throughout the late winter and spring, including regional events around the country and events in Charlottesville on February 4 and April 15-16.
Essay Topics
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1. The Darden MBA program expects students to actively participate in learning teams, the classroom, and the broader community. Please share one or two examples from your past experience that best illustrate(s) how you will contribute to this highly engaging and hands-on learning environment. (500 words)
2. 8/12/2010 Please discuss how a global event that has taken place in the past two years has impacted the way you think about leadership broadly and personally. (500 words)
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