The 2018-2019 UVA Darden MBA essay question and deadlines have been announced on the Darden MBA Admissions Blog.

Early 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.

Darden 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)