The University of Virginia Darden School of Business has released its deadlines and essay questions for the 2010-2011 admissions season. The deadlines are as follows:

Round 1

Application Deadline: October 14, 2010

Decision Notification: January 12, 2011

Round 2

Application Deadline: January 5, 2011

Decision Notification: March 24, 2011

Round 3

Application Deadline: March 30, 2011

Decision Notification: May 12, 2011

Applicants must complete these two essay questions:

Essay 1 The Darden MBA program expects students to actively participate in learning teams, the classroom, and the broader community. Please share one or two examples from your past experience that best illustrate(s) how you will contribute to this highly engaging and hands-on learning environment. (500 words)

Essay 2 Please discuss how a global event that has taken place in the past two years has impacted the way you think about leadership broadly and personally. (500 words)