The 2018-2019 UVA Darden MBA essay question and deadlines have been announced on the Darden MBA Admissions Blog.
2018-2019 UVA Darden MBA DeadlinesEarly Action
Application Deadline: September 7, 2018 Interviews: Schedule Your Own Decisions: October 17, 2018 Round 1
Application Deadline: October 4, 2018 Interviews: By Invitation Decisions: December 12, 2018 Round 2 Application Deadline: January 10, 2019 Interviews: By Invitation Decisions: March 20, 2019 Round 3 Application Deadline: April 3, 2019 Interviews: By Invitation Decisions: May 8, 2019 The adcom notes that applications are due by 12:00PM EST (Noon) on the day of the deadline. For more specifics regarding the UVA MBA deadlines and applying, visit the Darden MBA Admissions website.
2018-2019 UVA Darden Essay TopicDarden has decided to forgo one long essay, and do multiple short essays. Below are the essay questions for the Darden MBA 2018-19 application cycle: - “Tell us what you would want your learning team to know about you – personal, professional or both.” (100 words)
- “Each year, Darden connects with over 80 countries. If you could choose any location in the world, where would you want to go with Darden? And why?” (50 words)
- “Darden strives to identify and cultivate leaders who follow their purpose. At this stage, how would you describe your evolving leadership style and please provide an example.” (200 words)
- “Please provide an example of a situation in which you have made a meaningful impact.” (200 words)
- “What is your short-term, post-MBA career goal and why?” (150 words)
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