{"id":21847,"date":"2013-12-01T14:39:34","date_gmt":"2013-12-01T21:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=21847"},"modified":"2013-12-01T14:42:14","modified_gmt":"2013-12-01T21:42:14","slug":"university-of-virginia-darden-executive-mba-2014-admissions-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/university-of-virginia-darden-executive-mba-2014-admissions-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Virginia Darden Executive MBA 2014 Admissions Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"UVA-Darden1\"<\/a>Given that the Darden EMBA application presents only one essay question to answer, the balance of your application \u2013 the online form, the resume, the recommendations, the interview \u2013 all carry even more weight than they do in most EMBA applications that contain several questions (usually including one pertaining to your goals<\/a>). The application as a whole must show that you are at the appropriate level in terms of organizational position and experience to both benefit from the Darden EMBA and contribute substantially to its program. Moreover, to be competitive you should also show that you are a high performer relative to peers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Question<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Share your thought process as you encountered a challenging work situation or complex problem. What did you learn about yourself? (500 words maximum) <\/em><\/p>\n

The question may sound a bit daunting, but it is essentially asking for a story. \u201cYour thought process\u201d is simply your narrating an experience \u2013 the story<\/a> \u2013 through the lens of your perspective as it happened. The \u201cpivot points\u201d \u2013 your decision points \u2013 are the most important points in this story, so when you get to these parts of the story, briefly include why you decided to do B. After you complete the story narrative, culminating the outcome, add a short paragraph briefly explaining how this experience gave you insight about yourself \u2013 note what this new insight\/learning is, and relate it back to the story. With only 500 words to work with, I suggest keeping the structure simple. Devote about the first two-thirds to telling the story, and conclude with the reflection. This learning should be meaningful and significant \u2013 they are asking this question because they value your ability to grow and respond and adapt, and also your ability to self-critique and self-reflect. <\/span><\/p>\n

With only one essay, selecting the topic<\/a> \u2013 the work situation or complex problem \u2013 should be done strategically. The topic can show you advantageously \u2013 perhaps working in an underrepresented industry or function, or shouldering a difficult decision, or influencing executive decision makers, or grappling with issues of high importance. It should be fairly recent.<\/span><\/p>\n

UVA Darden EMBA Application Deadlines<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\nDecisions Released<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dec 15, 2013,<\/td>\nJan 30, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 15, 2014<\/td>\nFeb 28 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 15, 2014<\/td>\nMarch 28 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 15, 2014<\/td>\nApril 30,2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 15, 2014<\/td>\nMay 13, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 15, 2014<\/td>\nJune 18, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 15, 2014<\/td>\nJuly 2, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you would like help with Darden\u2019s executive MBA essay, please consider Accepted.com\u2019s MBA admissions consulting<\/a> and MBA essay editing services<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
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