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How to Answer Darden MBA Essay: where you want to go

How to Answer Darden MBA Essay #2: "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)

There are no preferences for shortlisting the location. However, understanding the goal of each Global Immersion course will help you pick and choose a location that would widen your experience.

Example 1: In this example, the applicant shares that he has extensively traveled to Europe, Australia, Singapore, and the Middle East. The visit to Uganda is an exploration of a resource-rich country and finding out how Entrepreneurship and aspirations of the locals are driving the developing economy.

Sample Essay – Where you want to go with Darden (47 Words) (Uganda)

As an avid traveler, I have covered Europe, Singapore, Australia, the Middle East, and South Africa. I would be...

Example 2: In this example, the applicant strategically mentions his engagement during the gap year and highlights his desire to learn about Sweden and how they ingrain efficiency into their products and services.

Sample Essay – Where you want to go with Darden (49 Words) (Sweden)

I missed Sweden while backpacking to Europe ....

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Example 3: In this example, the applicant ties his post-MBA goal of growing his medical devices start-up with the China Global Immersion course.

Sample Essay – Where you want to go with Darden (48 Words) (China)

I am excited to converge my medical devices start-up ...
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Example 4: Since the applicant wants to offer consulting in Digital transformation, understanding security technology would never be complete without a visit to Israel – the capital of the world’s emerging security products & services.

Sample Essay – Where you want to go with Darden (49 Words) (Israel)

With 20% of global VC investments ....

Example 5: In this example, the applicant chose Germany to study the measures they have taken to withstand the pressure of low-cost competitors and their handling of COVID-19.

Sample Essay – Where you want to go with Darden (50 Words) (Germany)

While working for a Japanese automaker, I was impressed by...
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F1GMAT's Darden MBA Essay Guide

 

Essay 1: Community of Belonging: What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (100 words)

Essay 2: Inclusive Impact: Please describe a tangible example that illuminates your experience promoting an inclusive environment and what you would bring to creating a welcoming, global community at Darden. (300 words)

Essay 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)

Download F1GMAT's Darden MBA Essay Guide

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