Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
115,998
Duration
21
months
Class Size
352
Intakes
August
Language
English
Average GMAT
716
Avg. Work Exp.
5.9 yrs
Avg. Salary
167,899
International
Students
Students
41%
Woman
37%
University of Virginia (UVA) - Darden School of Business
100 Darden Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22903 / United States
Charlottesville, VA 22903 / United States
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School Discussions
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School Discussions
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Best School for a JD/MBA Dual Degree?
ringo dc
started Nov 03, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 3
Law
Curious to get the opinion from the board: what are some good options for those seeking a JD/MBA dual degree program? I'm looking at the following US schools:
NYU (both Stern and the school of law are well-regarded.)
American University/Kogod (it would be nice to be able to stay in DC and evolve my...
Best School for a JD/MBA Dual Degree?
ringo dc
started Nov 03, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 3
Law
10
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3986
Views
Curious to get the opinion from the board: what are some good options for those seeking a JD/MBA dual degree program? I'm looking at the following US schools:
NYU (both Stern and the school of law are well-regarded.)
American University/Kogod (it would be nice to be able to stay in DC and evolve my...
3
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305
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Any guesses as to why several schools are reporting big incr...
Sam_F
started Mar 30, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Mar 30
I've come across some posts online where people have claimed that the schools they've applied to have reported big increases in MBA applications this year (Kellogg, UVA, Ross), especially in the US it seems. It's most definitely too soon to tell, but I'm curious as to what the factors that explain t...
Any guesses as to why several schools are reporting big incr...
Sam_F
started Mar 30, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Mar 30
3
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I've come across some posts online where people have claimed that the schools they've applied to have reported big increases in MBA applications this year (Kellogg, UVA, Ross), especially in the US it seems. It's most definitely too soon to tell, but I'm curious as to what the factors that explain t...
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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189
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133073
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[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
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Am I too young for MBA? I am 23.
Shikha Garg
started Apr 16, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Apr 16
Is 23 too young of an age to get an MBA? I want to work in investment mgmt in USA and have an admit from Darden. I have 2 years of work ex at Fidelity, India.
Am I too young for MBA? I am 23.
Shikha Garg
started Apr 16, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Apr 16
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Is 23 too young of an age to get an MBA? I want to work in investment mgmt in USA and have an admit from Darden. I have 2 years of work ex at Fidelity, India.
2
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Darden (with funding) vs MIT Sloan
blaueman
started Dec 20, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Dec 20
Application
I have experience in, and would like to dive deeper into, technology. Considering $ for Darden, which of these would you rank higher given the situation? Any thoughts/criteria that might help tip the scale?
Thanks.
Darden (with funding) vs MIT Sloan
blaueman
started Dec 20, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Dec 20
Application
2
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568
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I have experience in, and would like to dive deeper into, technology. Considering $ for Darden, which of these would you rank higher given the situation? Any thoughts/criteria that might help tip the scale?
Thanks.
2
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423
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Work experience question
intlintlmba
started Apr 23, 2020 |
mba hipster
replied Apr 23
Work Experience
I'm trying to position myself to apply for a US MBA next year but I have a question about how to frame my work experience and if there is anything I can do to help me stand out.
My main concern is that the schools will most likely not know any of my recent employers. Although I am American I did a...
Work experience question
intlintlmba
started Apr 23, 2020 |
mba hipster
replied Apr 23
Work Experience
2
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423
Views
I'm trying to position myself to apply for a US MBA next year but I have a question about how to frame my work experience and if there is anything I can do to help me stand out.
My main concern is that the schools will most likely not know any of my recent employers. Although I am American I did a...
3
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327
Views
Should I apply now for 2020?
noname2020
started Apr 07, 2020 |
noname2020
replied Apr 7
Application
Hello all!
I was initially planning on applying for MBA programs to start next year (fall 2021). I'm on track to get a promotion this summer so I wanted to have another year of work experience (I have 4 years now) plus a better title to apply for decent schools (Darden, Fuqua, maybe Columbia) next...
Should I apply now for 2020?
noname2020
started Apr 07, 2020 |
noname2020
replied Apr 7
Application
3
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327
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Hello all!
I was initially planning on applying for MBA programs to start next year (fall 2021). I'm on track to get a promotion this summer so I wanted to have another year of work experience (I have 4 years now) plus a better title to apply for decent schools (Darden, Fuqua, maybe Columbia) next...
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Feedback pls, which Executive MBA: Darden or Booth?
AK168
started Apr 02, 2020 |
AK168
replied Apr 2
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Hi everyone,
Would appreciate your opinions regarding a tough choice I have to make.
I'm fortunate to have been admitted to the Booth and Darden Executive MBA programs, with a $25K scholarship award for both. I'm aiming for a career change with the EMBA, preferably in financial services. Money i...
Feedback pls, which Executive MBA: Darden or Booth?
AK168
started Apr 02, 2020 |
AK168
replied Apr 2
Executive MBA (EMBA)
5
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Views
Hi everyone,
Would appreciate your opinions regarding a tough choice I have to make.
I'm fortunate to have been admitted to the Booth and Darden Executive MBA programs, with a $25K scholarship award for both. I'm aiming for a career change with the EMBA, preferably in financial services. Money i...
3
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278
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Chances of admit @ later rounds
Terry-g
started Dec 07, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Dec 7
Application
I'm on a bit of a tight timeline (haven't taken the GMAT yet due to some intense projects at work) and with the holidays coming up things are going to get tighter.
But I am still highly motivated to apply for fall 2019. US schools only (Ross, Darden especially). At this point though I would be loo...
Chances of admit @ later rounds
Terry-g
started Dec 07, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Dec 7
Application
3
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278
Views
I'm on a bit of a tight timeline (haven't taken the GMAT yet due to some intense projects at work) and with the holidays coming up things are going to get tighter.
But I am still highly motivated to apply for fall 2019. US schools only (Ross, Darden especially). At this point though I would be loo...
2
Replies
219
Views
American Working in India Looking for International MBA
depreus
started Sep 29, 2016 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 29
Application
I am looking to get entrance into a well respected MBA program, preferably at an internationally minded (diverse, metropolitan) University. I had a 2.9 GPA from a respectable but not elite public American university. My background is Hispanic and I am fluent in Spanish, majored in International Stud...
American Working in India Looking for International MBA
depreus
started Sep 29, 2016 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 29
Application
2
Replies
219
Views
I am looking to get entrance into a well respected MBA program, preferably at an internationally minded (diverse, metropolitan) University. I had a 2.9 GPA from a respectable but not elite public American university. My background is Hispanic and I am fluent in Spanish, majored in International Stud...
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