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Understanding the Case Method

The case method is a popular way of teaching at b-schools, though the degree to which they use it can vary.  B-schools like Harvard Business School and University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business in the US,Richard Ivey Business School in Canada and IE in Spain are known for their case method pedagogy and use it as their predominant mode […]

How to Research Business Schools for Applying?

If you are just getting started with the MBA application process, this is a question that could be tormenting you like none other. Which b-schools should I apply to? How do I research business schools for  MBA applications?  If you have trawled any admissions related forums, you would already have picked up buzz words like […]

Class Profiles for Top B-Schools- Part 1

B-schools applications are just at the turn of the corner! Many of you applicants are making decisions about the b-schools where you will apply. For your convenience, we have compiled the stats of the latest incoming classes for the top B-schools. Viewing them all together will give you a fair chance to compare and decide. […]

Darden’s marketing Club

Darden has a range of Marketing Club activities and events for those students interested in marketing. The club is a great platform to build relationships and network with other students, alumni as well as marketing professionals. Here’s what Darden’s student blogger and President of the Marketing Club, Jay Adoue has : “The Marketing Club is […]

The Top 10 Entrepreneurship Programs in US

The Princeton Review for Entrepreneur Magazine just came out with their annual entrepreneurship ranking for graduate programs. Babson College tops the grad list for the fourth year in a row, followed by Brigham Young University and Darden, UVA ranked at No. 3. Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s Senior Vice President says, “Behind the top ranked […]

Darden Application tips

Darden’s Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions, Sarah Neher’s latest blog gives tips on this year’s essay, recommendations and the additional question. Surprisingly, other than two small answers in other parts of the application, Darden has just one question to answer this year :  Share your perspective on leadership in the workplace and describe how it […]

Darden’s Video blog

Darden’s Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions, Sara Neher has initiaited her video blog for the 2011 application cycle . She gives an overview of what she will cover on her video blog throughout the year and announces upcoming receptions, open houses and class visits. Here’s her introductory video:

Darden’s Video Blog on Essay

Darden’s Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions, Sarah Neher’s latest blog gives tips on this year’s essay, recommendations and the additional question. Surprisingly, other than two small answers in other parts of the application, Darden has just one question to answer this year :  Share your perspective on leadership in the workplace and describe how it […]

Darden Essays : 2011-12

Darden’s Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions, Sarah Neher’s latest blog gives tips on this year’s essay, recommendations and the additional question. Surprisingly, other than two small answers in other parts of the application, Darden has just one question to answer this year :  Share your perspective on leadership in the workplace and describe how it […]

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