The Early Action deadline for UVA Darden’s 2024–25 Full-Time MBA application cycle is 5 September 2024, and we’re here to help you navigate the next three weeks!
Early Action (EA) is the perfect round for prospective students who know that Darden is their first choice for an MBA program. If you have had your sights set on joining the Class of 2027, why wait?
Here are some of the best reasons to apply in EA:
Open interview scheduling with the Admissions Committee
We are extremely relationship-oriented at Darden — one of the reasons we hold the application interview in such high regard. During Rounds 1, 2 and 3, there are limited application interviews available and prospective students must be invited to attend.
EA applicants can schedule their own interview between now and the deadline of 5 September. Schedule your interview in-person or online.
Pro Tip: Schedule and attend your interview prior to submitting your application. Applicants will have more availability to choose from prior to the deadline!
More scholarship availability
Everyone who applies to Darden will be considered for our scholarship awards; however, it is inevitable that there will be less resources available the further along you apply in the cycle.
More time to prepare for Darden
Early Action decisions will be released on 16 October 2024, which gives admitted students nearly ten months to prepare to begin their MBAs. With assurance that you have a spot in the Class of 2027, you can make plans with ease.
Next Steps
- Start or submit your application
- Schedule your Early Action interview by 5 September
- Attend virtual or in-person coffee chats or webinars
- Visit Charlottesville
- Check out our wealth of knowledge on YouTube and Vimeo
We encourage you to submit your application whenever you feel that you can submit your strongest application.
- Round 1 (2 October 2024)
- Round 2 (7 January 2025)
- Round 3 (2 April 2025)
Learn more about Early Action here.
