Admitted Student Blog for the Darden MBA Class of 2014
Posted in Career on May 31st, 2012
On August 2nd, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Texas offices are hosting receptions for newly admitted MBA candidates. For those currently residing in Texas, these events allow prospective students the opportunity to learn more about the industry as well as meet consultants from the local Texas offices.
Please complete this survey to register your attendance.
Further details regarding location [...]
Posted in Career on May 30th, 2012
Case interviews are becoming an increasingly prevalent part of the MBA interview process. Once strictly limited to management consulting firms, in recent years, several firms within other industries and functions have been adopting this form of interviewing as part of their recruiting process.
The following is a list of some of the firms that utilize some sort [...]
Posted in Current Students on May 29th, 2012
Congratulations on your admission to Darden! You are about to embark on a fantastic experience.
Did you know that the fastest growing markets in the world are in Africa?
If you are interested in business on the African continent, emerging markets finance, entrepreneurship, or good times learning about and experiencing African culture, then we hope to see [...]
Posted in Current Students on May 24th, 2012
I’d like to take a minute to introduce the Darden Private Equity Club (DPEC). DPEC isn’t just for students seeking a career in private equity — in fact, many members have no intentions of joining a PE group after Darden — instead, DPEC encourages networking and interaction among all students interested in the various aspects of private [...]
Posted in Current Students on May 22nd, 2012
Earlier this spring, Jonathan Harris, one of the Darden Student Bloggers who just graduated over the weekend, wrote a blog post in the form of a letter answering the question: “What would I have told myself before starting here?” Read on for Jonathan’s advice to his 2010 self:
Dear 2010 Self,
If you’re reading this, congratulations. You [...]
Posted in Student Affairs on May 18th, 2012
The deadline to submit interest to the B-Speak! English as a Second Language Program (mentioned in this previous blog post) has been extended to Friday, May 25th.
The program includes one-on-one personalized sessions with a certified ESL instructor from Speak! Language Center via Skype and/or in person once you arrive in Charlottesville. This is a new pilot program [...]
Posted in Career on May 17th, 2012
McKinsey & Company will be hosting informal networking receptions for newly admitted Class of 2014 MBA students this summer. To register for one of these events or to learn more about McKinsey & Company, please sign up today!
www.mckinsey.com/mba2014
Posted in Admissions on May 16th, 2012
Congrats and welcome Round 3 admitted students!
We encourage you to review past posts on this blog. Over the last few months, students have blogged about student club opportunities, the job search process, advice on where to live in Charlottesville and what to look for in housing options, advice for international students and more.
The Career Development [...]
Posted in Career on May 15th, 2012
The Morgan Stanley MBA Early Insights Program provides outstanding Black, Hispanic, Native American, LGBT and female students who are beginning an MBA program this fall an up-close, first-hand opportunity to learn about Morgan Stanley’s businesses and culture. This two-day program on July 18 – 19 will explore key areas of their business, including Investment Banking, Global [...]
Posted in Current Students on May 15th, 2012
This blog won’t tell you which housing option to choose (see previous “Where to Live in Charlottesville” post for advice on specific housing options), but rather it will outline a few parameters that might help you while you consider the various options. Do your research and check the facts about those parameters, it might help [...]
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