Re: Calling all UVA Darden MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021
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13 Aug 2018, 06:20
To all the folks applying in Early application deadline. You will have to submit one essay to book your interview slots for EA.
Tell us what you would want your learning team to know about you — personal, professional or both.” (100 words)
We have seen some "not so good" essays for this question, therefore, here's a little tip:
By asking you to write this essay, the adcom is ensuring that you are serious about applying in early application deadline. Do realize, that this essay requires considerable research about the Darden MBA. The learning team is an integral part of the Darden experience. Darden is a case method heavy b-school and you would solve about 500+ cases during your time there. With the class being split up into learning teams of 5-6 students, you will be spending most of your waking moments with these people- preparing cases and doing extracurricular activities. Your learning team will be your lifeline. What is it that you want them to know about you that makes them sit up and take notice, and say, we want this person in our team!
Therefore come up with something interesting about yourself. Talk about both personal and professional aspects that a LEARNING TEAM, NOT ADCOM will be interested in knowing about you.
I'll reiterate, spend some time doing this essay. Don't just write 100 words and submit to get yourself an interview slot asap. Do some introspection and some research on yourself- ask your friends, family and colleagues what they find interesting about you. This may lead you to some points you never thought about yourself.
Although the interview is open, but making a good impression from the start is crucial.