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Learn what truly sets the UC Riverside MBA apart and how it helps in your professional growth
03 Oct 2014, 02:07
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Dear Members,
Thank you very much for participating in recent chat session with UVA Darden Admissions Team. We had a wonderful discussion with Ms. Kristen Egan (Assistant Director of Admissions at UVA Darden).
For our friends who could not attend the event, here are some key questions and Admission officers' replies to them. For those who want to read full discussion, session transcript is attached to this post.
Good Luck to all!!
Wize47: Could you please tell us more about the optional essay? What an application should mention in it? What does admissions committee look for?
Kristen: The optional essay should really only be used to explain any areas of your application that we may have additional questions about - i.e. a gap in your employment, why you may not be able to choose your current supervisor as a recommendation writer, any further explanation that you want to provide on an area of your previous academic record, etc.
Neo656: I am R1 applicant. I have seen a lot of data on Darden's website with regard to entrepreneurship. Quite a variety of electives, iLab incubator, club and Venture Capital bootcamp. Can you please reflect upon the general mindset of student community with regard to entrepreneurship?
Kristen: The entrepreneurial community here is thriving and we offer a variety of opportunities to start or support new or early stage ventures. You can explore more here: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/web/MBA/ ... ship/home/ You can learn about our iLab here: https://ilabatuva.org/
I would also encourage you to connect with our Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club to learn about the different events they host throughout the year.
Nitish Gera: My question is regarding the MBA Loan Program for international students. Is it going to be there this year too? Where can I learn more about this option?
Kristen: Yes we will still loan options for international students. You can find out more about the Discover Custom Graduate Loan program here: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/web/MBA/ ... -Programs/
Jain Udit: How do you see an applicant who has a vast international experience vis-a-vis a candidate that has little?
Kristen: We have a very strong global community here at Darden and are looking for applicants who are excited to join our global network. Having international experience is not a requirement, but you should be able to demonstrate an interest in working with diverse teams. Darden offers a number of global opportunities that you can learn more about.
Nitish Gera: how strong is the community outreach at Darden? Do students regularly support small businesses in Charlottessville or nearby VA to accelerate their growth/revenue?
Kristen: Darden is very connected to the surrounding Charlottesville community. Our consulting club often takes on projects with local businesses. The iLab is open to Charlottesville community members as well.
Vicahl: Are there any specialized courses/opportunities at Darden to prepare a student for a management consulting ?
Kristen: Yes there are a variety of electives to choose from. There are a variety listed here for consulting: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/web/MBA/ ... onsulting/ Strategy Consulting is an optional concentration.
Samm: how good is the general management curriculum as compared to say finance or marketing?
Kristen: Darden is well known for being a top general management program. All of our classes are taught through the case method giving you the opportunity to discuss 500-600 cases by the time you graduate.
Pleezy: Can shed some light on what happens after an application is submitted? How many readers will be looking at it? How many are going to be selected for interviews, and how many are eventually admitted in each round?
Kristen: Once our first application deadline hits all applications will be divided among our committee. An application will be thoroughly reviewed by multiple members of our committee. Our interview process is by invitation only. The percentage of interview invitations varies each year and each round, but we will extend interview invitations up until our decision release date in December.
Nitish Gera: Kristen, how soon can we expect interview invites after October 10th?
Kristen: We will begin reaching out around end of Oct./ early Nov. to schedule interviews and will extend invitations up until our decision release date on December 17th.
Chat Transcript
Thank you very much for participating in recent chat session with UVA Darden Admissions Team. We had a wonderful discussion with Ms. Kristen Egan (Assistant Director of Admissions at UVA Darden).
For our friends who could not attend the event, here are some key questions and Admission officers' replies to them. For those who want to read full discussion, session transcript is attached to this post.
Good Luck to all!!
Wize47: Could you please tell us more about the optional essay? What an application should mention in it? What does admissions committee look for?
Kristen: The optional essay should really only be used to explain any areas of your application that we may have additional questions about - i.e. a gap in your employment, why you may not be able to choose your current supervisor as a recommendation writer, any further explanation that you want to provide on an area of your previous academic record, etc.
Neo656: I am R1 applicant. I have seen a lot of data on Darden's website with regard to entrepreneurship. Quite a variety of electives, iLab incubator, club and Venture Capital bootcamp. Can you please reflect upon the general mindset of student community with regard to entrepreneurship?
Kristen: The entrepreneurial community here is thriving and we offer a variety of opportunities to start or support new or early stage ventures. You can explore more here: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/web/MBA/ ... ship/home/ You can learn about our iLab here: https://ilabatuva.org/
I would also encourage you to connect with our Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club to learn about the different events they host throughout the year.
Nitish Gera: My question is regarding the MBA Loan Program for international students. Is it going to be there this year too? Where can I learn more about this option?
Kristen: Yes we will still loan options for international students. You can find out more about the Discover Custom Graduate Loan program here: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/web/MBA/ ... -Programs/
Jain Udit: How do you see an applicant who has a vast international experience vis-a-vis a candidate that has little?
Kristen: We have a very strong global community here at Darden and are looking for applicants who are excited to join our global network. Having international experience is not a requirement, but you should be able to demonstrate an interest in working with diverse teams. Darden offers a number of global opportunities that you can learn more about.
Nitish Gera: how strong is the community outreach at Darden? Do students regularly support small businesses in Charlottessville or nearby VA to accelerate their growth/revenue?
Kristen: Darden is very connected to the surrounding Charlottesville community. Our consulting club often takes on projects with local businesses. The iLab is open to Charlottesville community members as well.
Vicahl: Are there any specialized courses/opportunities at Darden to prepare a student for a management consulting ?
Kristen: Yes there are a variety of electives to choose from. There are a variety listed here for consulting: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/web/MBA/ ... onsulting/ Strategy Consulting is an optional concentration.
Samm: how good is the general management curriculum as compared to say finance or marketing?
Kristen: Darden is well known for being a top general management program. All of our classes are taught through the case method giving you the opportunity to discuss 500-600 cases by the time you graduate.
Pleezy: Can shed some light on what happens after an application is submitted? How many readers will be looking at it? How many are going to be selected for interviews, and how many are eventually admitted in each round?
Kristen: Once our first application deadline hits all applications will be divided among our committee. An application will be thoroughly reviewed by multiple members of our committee. Our interview process is by invitation only. The percentage of interview invitations varies each year and each round, but we will extend interview invitations up until our decision release date in December.
Nitish Gera: Kristen, how soon can we expect interview invites after October 10th?
Kristen: We will begin reaching out around end of Oct./ early Nov. to schedule interviews and will extend invitations up until our decision release date on December 17th.
Chat Transcript
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