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Virginia Darden MBA Essay Questions and Tips

 

Essay 1: Tell us what you would want your learning team to know about you that is not on your resume. (150 words)


Essay 2: Please respond to one of the following two prompts (200 words)

Q1: Tell us about a time when you acted with a team to solve a problem or seize an opportunity. What role did you play? What did you learn from this experience?

Q2: Tell us about a time you acted to solve a problem for the greater good. What drew you to this issue? What did you learn from this experience?


Essay 3: Please respond to one of the following two prompts (200 words)

Q1: Share a time when you learned something related to diversity, equity or inclusion that was previously unknown to you? How did this experience impact your perspective?

Q2: Share a time when you advocated for a perspective, identity, or community different from your own. How did this experience impact your worldview?


Essay 4: What is your short-term, post-MBA goal and how does it align with the long-term vision you have for your career? (150 words)


Essay 5: Each year, Darden connects with over 80 countries. If you could choose any location in the world, where would you want to go with Darden? And why? (50 words)