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Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   Updated on: 21 Dec 2011, 10:29
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Case Study Method – The case method of instruction brings the complexities of business to life. Professors challenge students to debate and learn from all perspectives, generate fresh ideas and solve problems.

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Application Deadlines 2011–2012
Round 1 Oct. 17, 2011 ; Interviews : mid-Nov
Round 2 Jan. 12, 2012 ; Interviews : Feb
Round 3 Apr. 04, 2012 ; Interviews : late April

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Round 1: Dec 21, 2011
Round 2: March 28, 2012
Round 3: May 16, 2012

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MBA Application Essay Question for the Darden 2011–2012 application cycle

Share your perspective on leadership in the workplace and describe how it has been shaped by the increasing influence of globalization. (500 words maximum)

MBA Application Short Answer Questions for the Darden 2011–2012 application cycle

1: At Darden, a core part of your academic experience is your participation in and contributions to your learning team. What will you contribute to your team? (150 words maximum)

2: If you were on an elevator with your dream company CEO or angel investor, what would you tell him/her about your professional ambitions and goals? (150 words maximum)


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Originally posted by jimmy86 on 07 Jul 2011, 00:00.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jul 2011, 03:03
Thanks for starting this Jimmy. Darden is an excellent school. I am in for R1.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jul 2011, 04:26
In for R1.

Does anyone feel like the essay is more like an essay question on the mid-term exam for some international business course? Moreso than an application essay?
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jul 2011, 04:50
Should we start another thread for analysis of this question?
I'm curious about the degree to which we can/should tie in our own experiences in our analysis of business leadership in an increasingly globalized economy.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jul 2011, 08:05
Hey all,

I'm still iffy on whether i'll eventually apply to Darden, but I thought it was worth mentioning that I called Darden's admissions office and was told there will be more essay questions later.

That being said, I agree it sounds more like a mid-term essay question than an admissions question. I'm not a huge fan of it.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jul 2011, 08:20
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Hey all,

I'm still iffy on whether i'll eventually apply to Darden, but I thought it was worth mentioning that I called Darden's admissions office and was told there will be more essay questions later.

That being said, I agree it sounds more like a mid-term essay question than an admissions question. I'm not a huge fan of it.

Oh, thats an important update MrTunes, thanks for sharing.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jul 2011, 08:22
I'm in for R1.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jul 2011, 08:30
I might go for R1 or R2.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   08 Jul 2011, 01:20
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Should we start another thread for analysis of this question?
I'm curious about the degree to which we can/should tie in our own experiences in our analysis of business leadership in an increasingly globalized economy.

I feel there should be a personal connection to the perspectives as we are asked for OUR perspectives on leadership... but the second part- linking globalization to a leadership perspective is the true depth of the question.
There are so many ways to look at the scenario... My Questions are :
- Should we be looking at leadership at workplace from firms top management`s view
or the leadership at my level of work execution
- the effect of globalization on the firm which indirectly affects me OR the direct influence of globalization on my views?
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   08 Jul 2011, 01:43
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Hey all,

I'm still iffy on whether i'll eventually apply to Darden, but I thought it was worth mentioning that I called Darden's admissions office and was told there will be more essay questions later.

That being said, I agree it sounds more like a mid-term essay question than an admissions question. I'm not a huge fan of it.

Thanks a lot for the input MrTunes -
The essay question is well in tune with Dardens Tag line "The Darden School of Business improves society by developing principled leaders for the world of practical affairs" :idea:
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   Updated on: 05 Jan 2012, 12:18
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   15 Jul 2011, 03:14
COUNT ME IN FOR R1.
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   15 Jul 2011, 08:11
Anyone done with a draft of the first essay :?: :?: :?: 500 hundred words cant do justice to my perspective... its been two weeks and i am still not ready with a draft.And right when i start with the essays i get overloaded with work.. its like a variation of Murphy`s law.. as if life wasn`t already tough :cry:
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   20 Jul 2011, 10:29
count me in for round 1
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   21 Jul 2011, 08:17
R1, I'm in!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   22 Jul 2011, 02:35
Hi Everyone... I am sure you have been through the new Roll Call with comparative stats. Please update yourself on the roll call with the auto update ADD YOUR PROFILE TO THIS LIST option on the first post.

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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   22 Jul 2011, 13:34
In for R2, R1 if i can get everything done in time
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   23 Jul 2011, 14:46
Hey folks, i can't believe it's already been a year since I've applied (well, almost a year). Anyway, I will be with the Darden class of 2013 and if I can be of any help, do let me know. Good luck, everyone!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   23 Jul 2011, 16:01
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Hey folks, i can't believe it's already been a year since I've applied (well, almost a year). Anyway, I will be with the Darden class of 2013 and if I can be of any help, do let me know. Good luck, everyone!

Bakfed,
I think it's time for a Darden Avatar :)
I'll be glad to help too in the next couple of months, good luck guys!
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Re: Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] Darden 2012 - Calling All Applicants   24 Jul 2011, 06:41
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Hey folks, i can't believe it's already been a year since I've applied (well, almost a year). Anyway, I will be with the Darden class of 2013 and if I can be of any help, do let me know. Good luck, everyone!

Hey Bakfed, have read a lot of your posts. Thanks for joining in on the thread. I am sure all the 2012 applicants will have a lot to ask. When will you be starting school at darden? I have a lot of questions about the school , will make a list and post it.
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