Maggie Dodson – Discover Darden

Admissions, Application Tips, Exec Application Tips, Executive MBA, Full-Time MBA

Introducing Admissions Application Workshops

We are thrilled to launch a new way to connect with Darden Admissions: Application Workshops! These pilot events will be unique from other virtual sessions like webinars and coffee chats in that they will be interactive events centered around a specific aspect of the applicant journey, the application process or…

By Maggie Dodson- June 22, 2021

Admissions, Application Tips, Full-Time MBA

Darden Admissions Shares Insights on Standardized Test Flexibility, Test Waivers

Darden Admissions recently hosted a webinar about one of our most popular topics: standardized tests and test waivers. Senior Director of Admissions Brett Twitty and Director of Admissions Catie Yeilding shared insights about why Darden has opted to continue test flexibility and offer an even better test waiver request process…

By Maggie Dodson- June 17, 2021

Admissions, Darden News

Part-Time MBA Format Announced for DC Area Working Professionals

Darden announced the launch of the Part-Time MBA, a new, flexible format of the Darden MBA. The application is expected to launch in August 2021 for the new degree format’s start in late summer 2022.Based at UVA Darden DC Metro in the Rosslyn district of Arlington, Virginia…

By Maggie Dodson- June 16, 2021

Academics, Executive MBA, Faculty Profile, Full-Time MBA

Emerging Domestic Markets: An ‘Office Hours’ Conversation with Professor Greg Fairchild

Strategy, Ethics & Entrepreneurship Professor Greg Fairchild (MBA ’92) joined Darden Admissions for the latest installment of “Office Hours,” presented by Darden Ideas to Action. Check out an audio version by streaming the conversation on the Experience Darden or The ExecMBA podcasts.https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o7qdUWywE7IB378uboVpt?si=gLzwUJj9SqKr…

By Maggie Dodson- June 14, 2021

Admissions, Application Tips, Full-Time MBA, Podcast

Exec. Director of Admissions Shares Favorite Tips and Advice for Approaching the App with Joy

Executive Director of Admissions Dawna Clarke recently joined the Experience Darden podcast to discuss the new Full-Time MBA application for the Class of 2024. As Clarke shares in the podcast, part of the reason Darden launched the application so early was to try to minimize stress for applicants and…

By Maggie Dodson- June 11, 2021

Admissions, Exec Application Tips, Executive MBA

ExecMBA App Launch Webinar Shares Five Key Takeaways for Applicants

Senior Director of Admissions Brett Twitty and Director of Admissions Katherine Alford hosted an Executive MBA Application Launch webinar to kick off the new application cycle. During the session, Twitty and Alford shared insights about the application for the Executive MBA Class of 2024 as well as advice for Executive…

By Maggie Dodson- June 10, 2021

Academics, Darden Community, Full-Time MBA, Student Profile or Feature

DeMario Moore and Jen Bundy on Leading the Darden Student Association and Advocating for Students

The Case Method academic experience and tight-knit community pushes students to speak up and speak out, and that student-centric approach carries over outside the classroom as well. In addition to the the 50+ student clubs and organizations that offer leadership roles and creative outlets, the Darden Student Association…

By Maggie Dodson- June 9, 2021

Academics, Darden Community, Full-Time MBA, Student Profile or Feature

Student-Founded Business Ethics at Darden Organization Celebrates Inaugural Year

Today’s post features an example of how a student interest can lead to even bigger and better ideas for the whole School. Pranav Dalmia (MBA ’21) established a new student-run organization in 2020 — Business Ethics at Darden. Along with the support of the eight inaugural leadership team members…

By Maggie Dodson- June 8, 2021