What value do you expect to gain from a UVA Darden MBA degree?

I always include a question like this when interviewing a candidate for a new opportunity. It has always been important to identify candidates who will get more out of a role than a paycheck. While your goal in obtaining a spot at UVA Darden is to ultimately receive a degree, the admissions committee interviewers likely ask this question for similar reasons. They want to select candidates who will get the most out of the experience UVA Darden has to offer.

Go beyond the basics with your response to this question and mention something specific that the UVA Darden MBA program offers that will add value to your journey. Take the time to review the articles from their admissions blog, or study the themes of the research projects their faculty are currently working on. The goal is to convince your interviewer that you will make the most of your opportunity at UVA Darden if accepted and that their program is the right fit for you.