I am a member of the Darden Student Admissions committee and have spoken with the Admissions Office. For those of you who have received offers to interview for one of Darden’ executive-format programs, this is not the “standard ding letter.” The Admissions Committee is impressed by your application, but sees a stronger fit for you with one of the exec MBA programs. While many people tend to think EMBA programs are only for “senior” managers and professionals, there is actually quite a range and the preferred minimum is only 7 years, post-undergraduate.