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Is the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business on your short list of dream MBA programs? Then be sure to check out this new video blog from the Darden admissions team, which shares solid advice for those hoping to interview at this top-tier MBA program. In it, Admissions Dean Sara Neher gives an overview of the Darden interview process and stresses the three things candidates should focus on for a successful interview experience, which we’ve summarized below. Pay attention to first impressions: The interview actually begins before the interview, says Neher, so make sure your interactions with your interviewer—or the person setting up the interview beforehand— via email, by phone or in person, are positive and demonstrate your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Answer questions in C.A.R. format: Applicants should expect to answer behavioral questions during their interview. The “Tell me about a time when…” question can cover many areas, and Neher suggests framing your answer using the CAR format, which she says she learned while working a Procter and Gamble. The acronym stands for Context, Action, Result. As you answer the question, you’ll first summarize the situation, then tell the interviewer what you did, and finally discuss what happened afterward. Remember to include anything quantifiable—give them the numbers—whenever possible. Ask a question at the end of the interview: Your interviewer can learn more about you from the kinds of questions you ask him or her, Neher says. So, think of something you’d like to know that you couldn’t find on the company or school website and that works for many kinds of interviewers, no matter their level. If you can follow these three steps successfully, you’re sure to ace your Darden interview. You may also be interested in: UV Darden Tops Forbes List of Most Satisfied MBAs https://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StacyBlackman/~4/h1rfa3XCjOA *** If you are looking for guidance on your MBA application, Stacy Blackman Consulting can help with hourly and comprehensive consulting services. Contact us to learn more. Visit the website for Stacy Blackman Reviews , and check out the company’s e-publications for more in depth school-by-school guidance.

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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: My Darden Journey: Students Reflect on their Path to an MBA

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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: Reaching your full potential: Megan Fitzpatrick (EMBA ’24)

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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: All About the Application: Tips for Re-Applicants

If you applied to one of Darden’s MBA programs (Full-Time, Executive or Part-Time MBA) in a past admissions cycle and are planning to re-apply, here are a few tips as you approach this year’s application process. We value candidates who remain interested in our program across admissions cycles, and many of our current students are re-applicants.

Re-Applicant Webinar
Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, and Director of Admissions, Katherine Alford, hosted a webinar specifically for re-applicants. View the recording here:

Re-applicant Request Form
If you submitted an application in a past admissions cycle, you can easily copy your application to the current admissions cycle. To request this action, please submit the Re-applicant Request Form.

While the re-applicant request form will give you a running start on your new application, take some time to review your prior responses. As you take a second look, please answer any new questions that may have been changed or added since you last applied.

Timing
We encourage candidates to apply when they feel like they can put together a strong application. But, if you applied in one of our later rounds last year, we recommend targeting an earlier deadline this year.

As we move from round to round, competition increases as our class begins to take shape. By applying earlier, you will ensure you are submitting your materials at a time when we have more seats available. If a scholarship decisions will be an important part of your MBA decision, we generally have more scholarship money to award earlier in the cycle.

Strengthening Your Application
As a re-applicant, you will be asked a series of questions in the “Program Information” section of our application, including:

What have you done to improve your candidacy since you last applied? (100 words)

As you think about crafting your application, you are building a case for your candidacy with both personal and professional dimensions. As a re-applicant, take this opportunity to bolster your application.

Our Admissions Committee will expect you to have taken steps to strengthen your candidacy since you last applied. While it is encouraged you try for an earlier round, take time finalizing your materials without rushing. The more thoughtful and reflective you can be through this process the better.

New Recommendation
All re-applicants will need to submit a new recommendation with their application materials. Think about how this new recommendation will provide the most current view on who you are as an applicant right now.

Did you know? You can choose a prior recommender as this new recommender, but they will need to submit a new recommendation – including a new ratings grid and responses to the question prompts.

Interviews
Even if a re-applicant previously interviewed with Darden, a new interview is required to be eligible for an offer of admission in the new cycle.

If you interviewed previously, reflect on your experience. If you are invited to interview again, what would you do differently? While our interviews are conversational in nature, they are only 30-35 minutes in duration, and we find that practice and preparation pays dividends.

Final Thoughts
As a re-applicant, you have already done a lot of important work. The more reflective and objective you can be as you approach re-applying, the more you can ensure you are giving yourself every chance to put together the strongest application possible.

Be sure to consult the Latest News regularly for the most updated news releases and media hits. Check out faculty thought leadership published on Ideas to Action. And stay connected with us via social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat.

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FROM Darden EMBA Blog: All About the Application: Tips for Re-Applicants

If you applied to one of Darden’s MBA programs (Full-Time, Executive or Part-Time MBA) in a past admissions cycle and are planning to re-apply, here are a few tips as you approach this year’s application process. We value candidates who remain interested in our program across admissions cycles, and many of our current students are re-applicants.

Re-Applicant Webinar
Executive Director of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, and Director of Admissions, Katherine Alford, hosted a webinar specifically for re-applicants. View the recording here:

Re-applicant Request Form
If you submitted an application in a past admissions cycle, you can easily copy your application to the current admissions cycle. To request this action, please submit the Re-applicant Request Form.

While the re-applicant request form will give you a running start on your new application, take some time to review your prior responses. As you take a second look, please answer any new questions that may have been changed or added since you last applied.

Timing
We encourage candidates to apply when they feel like they can put together a strong application. But, if you applied in one of our later rounds last year, we recommend targeting an earlier deadline this year.

As we move from round to round, competition increases as our class begins to take shape. By applying earlier, you will ensure you are submitting your materials at a time when we have more seats available. If a scholarship decisions will be an important part of your MBA decision, we generally have more scholarship money to award earlier in the cycle.

Strengthening Your Application
As a re-applicant, you will be asked a series of questions in the “Program Information” section of our application, including:

What have you done to improve your candidacy since you last applied? (100 words)

As you think about crafting your application, you are building a case for your candidacy with both personal and professional dimensions. As a re-applicant, take this opportunity to bolster your application.

Our Admissions Committee will expect you to have taken steps to strengthen your candidacy since you last applied. While it is encouraged you try for an earlier round, take time finalizing your materials without rushing. The more thoughtful and reflective you can be through this process the better.

New Recommendation
All re-applicants will need to submit a new recommendation with their application materials. Think about how this new recommendation will provide the most current view on who you are as an applicant right now.

Did you know? You can choose a prior recommender as this new recommender, but they will need to submit a new recommendation – including a new ratings grid and responses to the question prompts.

Interviews
Even if a re-applicant previously interviewed with Darden, a new interview is required to be eligible for an offer of admission in the new cycle.

If you interviewed previously, reflect on your experience. If you are invited to interview again, what would you do differently? While our interviews are conversational in nature, they are only 30-35 minutes in duration, and we find that practice and preparation pays dividends.

Final Thoughts
As a re-applicant, you have already done a lot of important work. The more reflective and objective you can be as you approach re-applying, the more you can ensure you are giving yourself every chance to put together the strongest application possible.

Be sure to consult the Latest News regularly for the most updated news releases and media hits. Check out faculty thought leadership published on Ideas to Action. And stay connected with us via social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat.

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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: Empowering Success: Dara Busman’s Executive MBA Story

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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: Meet Gender Equity Representative Katie Herrmann (MBA ’25)

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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: Darden Ranked No. 1 Public Business School in the World by the Financial Times

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