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Future Accenture Consultant on How Darden Taught Her When to Stop Analyzing and Make a Decision

Michelle Gauthreaux (Class of 2019) came to Darden with a background in consulting at Citrix and will leave with a new consulting positioned lined up — this time with Accenture. Gauthreaux says Darden helped elevate her professional capabilities, making her a confident decision-maker comfortable with ambiguity. Read on to learn…

By Brett Twitty- May 14, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips

Dawna Clarke Shares Tips About Standardized Tests

Planning to take the GMAT or GRE? In her latest application tips video, Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, shares her best advice for candidates preparing for these tests.As Dawna notes, the GMAT and GRE are aptitude tests, not intelligence tests. In addition, it’s quite common for candidates…

By Brett Twitty- April 4, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips

Our Round 3 Deadline is TODAY!

Today is the day! If you are applying in Round 3, be sure to submit your application by no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT.Need help finalizing your application materials? Here are our top 5 resources for Round 3 applicants: Dawna Clarke’s app tips video series – Executive…

By Brett Twitty- April 3, 2019

Application Tips

Dawna Clarke Shares Insights About Standardized Tests

Just in time for our Round 3 deadline (3 April), Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, is back with more application advice! In the latest addition to her ongoing application tips video series, Dawna offers her thoughts on standardized tests scores and the role they play in our admissions review…

By Brett Twitty- April 2, 2019

Application Tips

Application Hotline Webinar Recording Now Available!

Our Round 3 application deadline is tomorrow (3 April) at 11:59 p.m. EDT! And yesterday, Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, and Admissions Committee member, Brett Twitty, hosted an Application Hotline webinar for Round 3 applicants.In a wide-ranging discussion, Dawna and Brett shared tips about resumes…

By Brett Twitty- April 2, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips

Our Round 3 Deadline Is One Week Away!

The application deadline for Round 3 (April 3), our final Full-Time MBA deadline of the 2019 cycle, is one week away! If you planning to apply Round 3, be sure to submit your application by no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT on the deadline date.We have…

By Brett Twitty- March 27, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips

Application Advice: Dawna Clarke Shares Thoughts on Additional Comments Section

Our Round 3 deadline (3 April) is a little over a week away, and, in the spirit of the season, Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, is back with another application tips video – this time exploring the Additional Comments section of our application.At the end of our application, you…

By Brett Twitty- March 26, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips

Top Application Tips Webinar Recording Now Available!

Yesterday afternoon, with our Round 3 application deadline (3 April) right around the corner, Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, hosted a Top Application Tips webinar.Check out the webinar recording below for Dawna’s best advice for Darden applicants. Topics include essays, standardized tests, undergraduate GPA/academic profile, highlighting…

By Brett Twitty- March 21, 2019

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