The Future Year Scholars Program application deadline is less than two months away! Read on for a step-by-step guide to submit your materials by 4 August.

Am I Eligible?

The Future Year Scholars Program (FYSP) is the University of Virginia Darden School of Business’ deferred enrollment program. Students who graduate between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025 are eligible to apply in this round, even if you begin full-time employment after graduation.

If you are admitted to the FYSP, you will work for two to five years in your chosen field before coming to Darden for the Full-Time MBA.

The Application Roadmap

  1. Start and review your application
  2. Identify two recommenders
  3. Acquire transcripts from your previous institutions
  4. Take a standardized test — GRE, GMAT, Executive Assessment (EA), MCAT or LSAT. SAT or ACT are also accepted.
  5. Tailor and submit your resume
  6. Compose your short answer essays
  7. Review and submit your application. There is no application fee!

Next Step: The Interview

If you are selected to move forward in the application process, you will be invited to interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.

Questions?

Join an Admissions Committee member for the upcoming FYSP Overview webinar on Wednesday, 18 June. We will go over these steps in more detail and make time to answer your questions! Register here.

Next Step:

Start or continue an application.