University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Darden Deadlines 2025-2026 / Class of 2028

Early Action

Application Deadline: September 4, 2025 Decisions Released: October 22, 2025

Round 1

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025 Decisions Released: December 10, 2025

Round 2

Application Deadline: January 7, 2026 Decisions Released: March 18, 2026

Round 3

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 Decisions Released: May 4, 2026

The following are the main essay questions on the 2025-2026 / Class of 2028 Darden MBA application:

1) Relationships Matter Here

What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (200 words)

2) Community

Please describe an example of building community within your personal or professional life. What impact did this have on you and those around you? How will this experience contribute to the way you will build community at Darden? (200 words)

3) Careers With Purpose

At this time how would you describe your short-term, post-MBA goal in terms of industry, function, geography, company size and/or mission and how does it align with the long-term vision you have for your career? (200 words)

Visit the Darden admissions website for more application information.

Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information.