In August 2024, the Darden MBA program has a packed schedule with a total of 39 events, including 17 virtual and 22 in-person sessions.
These events are spread across various formats, such as coffee chats, information sessions, and major MBA forums, providing ample opportunities for prospective students to learn about Darden and connect with admissions representatives.
In-Person Events
The in-person events kick off on August 1st with "The MBA Tour Tokyo," followed by similar events in Seoul (August 3), Sao Paulo (August 8), Santiago (August 10), and several other international locations throughout the month.
Women Applicants
The Forté MBA Forums, which are a series of events aimed at empowering women at all career stages, will be held in multiple cities including Washington DC (August 12), Chicago (August 13), and New York (August 27-28).
Virtual Events
On the virtual side, "Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chats" are scheduled throughout the month, starting on August 1st. These sessions, often led by Darden's Assistant Director of Admissions or other key figures, offer prospective students a chance to learn more about the MBA program, the application process, and specific opportunities for international students or those with military backgrounds. Notably, a session on August 14th features a chat with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dawna Clarke.
In addition to these, there are specialized virtual events like the "Information Session: 2024 Women's Symposium and Diversity Conference" on August 6th and "Top Business Schools Discuss: Diversity and Inclusion" on August 7th. These sessions are designed to give attendees a deeper understanding of Darden's commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as details on unique programs like the dual degree with Johns Hopkins SAIS, which is discussed on August 13th.
Consortium MBA Applicants
The month also features a unique session on August 9th, "Office Hours" with Professor Sasa Zorc, offering a glimpse into the academic environment at Darden and several Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminars (MAPS) aimed at enhancing diversity in business education.
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01-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour Tokyo | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Tokyo where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-Person |
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01-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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03-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour Seoul | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Seoul where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-Person |
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06-Aug-24 | Information Session: 2024 Women's Symposium and Diversity Conference | This event, led by Darden's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recruiting Team, will provide an overview of the 2024 Women's Symposium and Diversity Conference programs. Attendees will gain insights into the application process and programming highlights, showcasing how Darden supports diversity and the women's experience. | Virtual |
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7 August 2024 | Top Business Schools Discuss: Diversity and Inclusion | This virtual session hosted by Chicago Booth will be attended by several top MBA programs, where prospective students will get to know about their individual MBA programs and the experiences of the students in the respective MBA programs. | Virtual |
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7 August 2024 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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08-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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08-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Military Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission and AdCom Military Liaison over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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08-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour Sao Paulo | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Sao Paulo where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-Person |
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09-Aug-24 | 'Office Hours' with Professor Sasa Zorc, Presented by Darden Ideas to Action | This event introduces Sasa Zorc, an assistant professor in Quantitative Analysis at Darden, who recently earned his Ph.D. from INSEAD. Zorc studies incentives in multi-agent systems like healthcare and decentralized markets, using methods like stochastic dynamic games and mechanism design. |
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10-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour Santiago | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Santiago where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-Person |
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10-Aug-24 | The MBA + Master's Tour Shanghai | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Shanghai where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs and Masters programs. | In-Person |
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12-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat for International Students | This event is a small group chat for prospective students interested in Darden. Participants will join Senior Associate Director of Global Recruitment, to learn about the international student application process, the case method style of learning, and how to determine if Darden is the right fit. | Virtual |
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12-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - DC | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Washington DC, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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13-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - Chicago | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Chicago, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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13-Aug-24 | The MBA + Master's Tour Beijing | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Beijing where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs and Masters programs. | In-Person |
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13-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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13-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour Lima | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Lima where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-Person |
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13-Aug-24 | Dual Degree Info Session: Darden MBA + Johns Hopkins SAIS MAIR | This event will provide insights into earning the Darden MBA and Johns Hopkins SAIS Master of Arts in three years. Students will join Associate Director of Admissions at Johns Hopkins, and Darden's Senior Associate Director of Global Recruitment, as they will discuss program details, student experiences, and dual-degree admissions advice. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - Atlanta | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Atlanta a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dawna Clarke | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden admission representative over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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15-Aug-24 | Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS)- Virtual | This is a virtual session with an admissions officer to discuss The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, which aims to enhance diversity in business education. Attendees can ask questions about the application process and learn what sets Michigan Ross apart from other top MBA programs. | Virtual |
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15-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - Boston | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Boston a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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19-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - LA | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in LA a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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20-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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21-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Women's Virtual Coffee Chat with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dawna Clarke | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden admission representative over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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21-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - Seattle | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Seattle a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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21-Aug-24 | ROMBA LGBTQ+ MBA Admissions Summit | The summit features networking opportunities, panels with school admissions officers, and a Business School Expo with over 70 MBA programs. All participating schools are members of the Reaching Out LGBTQ+ MBA Fellowship, a global LGBTQ+ scholarship and leadership development collaboration with top international business schools. | In-Person |
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21-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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22-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - San Francisco | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in San Francisco a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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26-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - Toronto | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Toronto a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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26-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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27-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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27-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - New York l | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in New York a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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27-Aug-24 | Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS)- Atlanta | This virtual seminar will be led by the Ross admission committee to provide participants with an overview of the MBA admissions process through the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Management, including information about Consortium member schools, the application process, the Consortium Fellowship opportunity, and the benefits of Consortium membership. | In-Person |
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28-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - New York ll | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in New York ll, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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29-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum - Dallas | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Dallas, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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29-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dawna Clarke | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden admission representative over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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30-Aug-24 | Full-Time MBA Women's Virtual Coffee Chat with Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden admission representative over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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