Darden School of Business Admissions Blog

Darden Summer Incubator Awards $25,000 Prize

Earlier this week, i.Lab Incubator entrepreneurs showed off their hard work at the Summer Incubator Showcase. The incubator is the flagship venture-development program of Darden’s Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and provides accepted UVA and Charlottesville-area venture founders with grant funding, dedicated workspace, legal support…

By Maggie Dodson- August 15, 2019

Admissions, Exec Application Tips, Executive MBA

Darden 2020 Executive MBA Application Now Live!

Interested in joining our Executive MBA Class of 2022, enrolling August 2020? Our Executive MBA application is now live! Our first deadline is 10 September, but be sure to check out our Deadlines webpage for a full listing of upcoming deadlines. Executive MBA App Launch WebinarEarlier today, Director of…

By Brett Twitty- August 13, 2019

Full-Time MBA, Lifestyle

MBA Students Have Opportunity to Take Part in Countless UVA Sports

Interested in college athletics? You’ll love the University of Virginia. At Darden, students have the unique opportunity to fully engage with a plethora of UVA sports — and can often attend games for no additional fee.If you plan to visit Darden this fall to schedule a class visit or…

By Maggie Dodson- August 12, 2019

Academics, Full-Time MBA

Darden Cited for ‘Best MBA Faculty’

UVA Darden School of Business and Yale School of Management earned high marks for faculty quality, securing the top two rankings in the The Economist’s 2018 student survey. Poets & Quants profiled the two schools in a feature article this week, highlighting Darden’s “high touch, high tone, high…

By Maggie Dodson- August 9, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips

Advancing Your Narrative: Admissions Committee Highlights Short Answer Insights

As Admissions Committee members, we are often asked, “What makes an application memorable?” There are many answers to this question, but don’t overlook the impact of well-crafted short answer responses. For many on our Committee, the short answer questions are our favorite part of the application. Why? For…

By Brett Twitty- August 8, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips

Early Action: Head of Admissions Offers Insights Ahead of 3 September Deadline

Yesterday, Executive Director of Admissions Dawna Clarke and Director of Admissions Brett Twitty hosted a webinar about our Early Action deadline (3 September).If you missed the live session or you would simply like to review the conversation, please find a link to a recording of the webinar below.Early…

By Brett Twitty- August 7, 2019

Admissions, Exec Application Tips, Executive MBA

What You Need to Know Ahead of Next Week’s Executive MBA Application Launch

A few weeks ago, we shared the deadlines for our 2019–20 Executive MBA application cycle, and today we’re back to announce that our 2020 Executive MBA application will launch next week! Join Director of Admissions Brett Twitty on 13 August at 1:30 p.m. EDT for an…

By Brett Twitty- August 6, 2019

Events, Full-Time MBA

Top Tips for Making the Most of a Forté MBA Forum

The Forté MBA Forums will kick-off their cross-country tour in Washington, D.C., on August 12 — just a week away! This free event, especially designed for women considering an MBA, is a terrific opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, alumnae and current students from Darden and other top…

By Maggie Dodson- August 5, 2019