University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Darden Deadlines 2024-2025 / Class of 2027

Early Action

Application Deadline: September 5, 2024 Decisions Released: October 16, 2024

Round 1

Application Deadline: October 2, 2024 Decisions Released: December 11, 2024

Round 2

Application Deadline: January 7, 2025 Decisions Released: March 12, 2025

Round 3

Application Deadline: April 2, 2025 Decisions Released: April 30, 2025

Darden Essay Questions for 2024-2025 / Class of 2027

1) Community of Belonging

What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (100 words)

2) Inclusive Impact

Please describe a tangible example that illuminates your experience promoting an inclusive environment and what you would bring to creating a welcoming, global community at Darden. (300 words)

3) Careers With Purpose

At this time how would you describe your short-term, post-MBA goal in terms of industry, function, geography, company size and/or mission and how does it align with the long-term vision you have for your career? (200 words)

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