The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is wrapping up the 2025-26 Full-Time MBA admissions cycle with the final Round 3 deadline on 1 May 2026. If you’re hoping to join the Class of 2028, now is the time to apply!
Expert Advice
Darden Admissions recently hosted a Round 3 application tips webinar for prospective students. We encourage you to watch (or re-watch) the recording to hear last-minute advice before the 1 May deadline.
“The application is the act of storytelling…a good question to ask yourself is, ‘what is the story that I’m telling here? What do I want the Admission Committee to know about me?’”
A Holistic Approach to Evaluation
Every application is reviewed by multiple members of the admissions committee before they reach a decision.
There are two key questions they are trying to answer during evaluation:
- Are you prepared to handle the academic rigor of the program?
- What are the unique contributions you will bring to both the Darden classroom and the Darden community?
The answers to these questions come from a combination of your application materials, like your undergraduate performance, standardized test scores, recommendations, the MBA interview and more.
Watch the webinar recording above to dig into individual application sections!
Resources Mentioned in the Recording
