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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
 28 Jan 2009, 18:39
This is a good summary if what I didn't do, and it's why I got dinged. Oh to be able to do my R1 apps again! MBAngst wrote: BigBad wrote: MBAngst wrote: I'm in! And with a full-tution merit scholarhip!! Got the call around 8:30 EST. I'm still in total shock. This is my first admit, and Haas was a top choce, so it will be a pretty easy decision for me. Best of luck to those of you still waiting to hear. I will be sending good thoughts your way! This is awesome news!! Congrats! Would you mind sharing a bit of your profile?? What do you think made you a stand-out candidate? Inquiring R2 minds would love to know  Congrats to all the other admits too! You guys will LOVE the bay area... Thanks, BigBad! Here are my stats (at time of matriculation): 29M/US/750/3.8/7 WE in Nonprofit But I have to believe it's much more than numbers that influences a decision like this. I can't read the mind of the adcom and tell you definitively what it was about my app that qualified me for the scholarship. But I suspect that, beyond general competitiveness and qualifications, it has something to do with that magic word "fit." More than any other program I was considering, Haas really was just a total fit for me in all areas -- culture, career goals, values. I realized this very early on, and I think it came through very genuinely and naturally in my application and interview. I didn't have to fake it. My best advice would be to research all of the programs you're considering enough to know which one is the best fit for you -- read what's on the website, attend the info sessions, visit campus, talk to current students, etc. I suspect that the "fit" factor, in combination with the more traditional stats and qualifications we focus on as applicants, has a lot to do with scholarship decisions. I can't presume to know how the adcom at Haas or any other program makes these decisions, but if nothing else, I think that's good advice for ensuring that you end up at a program you'll be happy with. The truth is, I would have very likely ended up choosing Haas regardless of a scholarship offer, despite the fact that some of the other programs I was considering might be considered more "prestigious" or "reputable" by US News devotees, and I doubt that's just coincidence. Hope that helps. Good luck! _________________
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28 Jan 2009, 18:44
great post MBAngst! +1 kudos! monkbent, did you hear yet?
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 18:51
kryzak wrote: great post MBAngst! +1 kudos!
monkbent, did you hear yet? Yes - dinged.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 18:54
MBAngst wrote: BigBad wrote: MBAngst wrote: I'm in! And with a full-tution merit scholarhip!! Got the call around 8:30 EST. I'm still in total shock. This is my first admit, and Haas was a top choce, so it will be a pretty easy decision for me. Best of luck to those of you still waiting to hear. I will be sending good thoughts your way! This is awesome news!! Congrats! Would you mind sharing a bit of your profile?? What do you think made you a stand-out candidate? Inquiring R2 minds would love to know Congrats to all the other admits too! You guys will LOVE the bay area... Thanks, BigBad! Here are my stats (at time of matriculation): 29M/US/750/3.8/7 WE in Nonprofit But I have to believe it's much more than numbers that influences a decision like this. I can't read the mind of the adcom and tell you definitively what it was about my app that qualified me for the scholarship. But I suspect that, beyond general competitiveness and qualifications, it has something to do with that magic word "fit." More than any other program I was considering, Haas really was just a total fit for me in all areas -- culture, career goals, values. I realized this very early on, and I think it came through very genuinely and naturally in my application and interview. I didn't have to fake it. My best advice would be to research all of the programs you're considering enough to know which one is the best fit for you -- read what's on the website, attend the info sessions, visit campus, talk to current students, etc. I suspect that the "fit" factor, in combination with the more traditional stats and qualifications we focus on as applicants, has a lot to do with scholarship decisions. I can't presume to know how the adcom at Haas or any other program makes these decisions, but if nothing else, I think that's good advice for ensuring that you end up at a program you'll be happy with. The truth is, I would have very likely ended up choosing Haas regardless of a scholarship offer, despite the fact that some of the other programs I was considering might be considered more "prestigious" or "reputable" by US News devotees, and I doubt that's just coincidence. Hope that helps. Good luck! Interesting. Thanks for sharing! I definitely hear you on the stats and 'fit' aspect. But, Haas has such a low acceptance rate that I bet most admits are a great 'fit.' However, most of these people are not offered full rides. I guess I was wondering what you think made you stand out among other admits who also had great stats and great 'fit.' Do you have a really interesting life experience that you wrote about in your essays? Did you have a non-traditional UG major? Or, maybe they're impressed by your non-profit experience? I agree that 'fitting' in probably helped get you that scholarship, but I was wondering what it was specifically that helped you to 'stand out' in the crowd I realize you'd just be guessing at this. Anyway, congrats again! That's really really awesome.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 19:05
monkbent wrote: kryzak wrote: great post MBAngst! +1 kudos!
monkbent, did you hear yet? Yes - dinged. sorry to hear that monkbent.  Best of luck with the other apps!
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 19:15
BigBad wrote: Interesting. Thanks for sharing! I definitely hear you on the stats and 'fit' aspect. But, Haas has such a low acceptance rate that I bet most admits are a great 'fit.' However, most of these people are not offered full rides. I guess I was wondering what you think made you stand out among other admits who also had great stats and great 'fit.' Do you have a really interesting life experience that you wrote about in your essays? Did you have a non-traditional UG major? Or, maybe they're impressed by your non-profit experience? I agree that 'fitting' in probably helped get you that scholarship, but I was wondering what it was specifically that helped you to 'stand out' in the crowd I realize you'd just be guessing at this. Anyway, congrats again! That's really really awesome. Believe me, I wish I could tell you, but I honestly don't know  My UG was not so atypical, and I didn't have particularly compelling life experiences that I wrote about. I suppose the nonprofit background may be one thing, but I actually don't think nonprofit is that unusual a background in admissions anymore, particularly at a program like Haas. All I can think of that may have made me stand out is that fit factor. I can honestly say that if I had to create an MBA program custom-tailored to my interests, values, goals, etc., it would look a lot like Haas! Thanks again for the congrats, and best of luck!!!
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 19:18
MBAngst wrote: I can honestly say that if I had to create an MBA program custom-tailored to my interests, values, goals, etc., it would look a lot like Haas! That's awesome
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 21:08
hv210284 wrote: Thanks @ topa..
I find myself in the unique position of not being in either the admit, ding or w/l categories so far. I interviewed off campus and its now looking like my 2nd sleepless night. So your Status hasn't changed in the online Application. My status changed the moment I got the waitlist mail.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 21:54
kryzak wrote: Alright, congrats to all the admits, and sorry to hear about all the dings Waitlisted folks, definitely schedule an interview and don't give up! Thanks Kryzak. I've heard that there is around a 40%-50% chance of making it out the wait-list. That does look promising. I have been asked to schedule an interview by the Berkeley Adcom. When I look at the Interview Scheduler, I do not see "India". Does anyone know if candidates can schedule an interview in say, Singapore, and then request for a telephonic interview ?
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28 Jan 2009, 22:42
topa wrote: Does anyone know if candidates can schedule an interview in say, Singapore, and then request for a telephonic interview ? Hrm. that's something I do not know the answer to, sorry. I would call up the MBA office and check, or email them at mbaadm@haas.berkeley.edu.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2009, 23:29
topa wrote: hv210284 wrote: Thanks @ topa..
I find myself in the unique position of not being in either the admit, ding or w/l categories so far. I interviewed off campus and its now looking like my 2nd sleepless night. So your Status hasn't changed in the online Application. My status changed the moment I got the waitlist mail. Hey.. I finally did get the call from Peter Johnson this morning.. I'm a late joiner on this forum.. but here's my profile.. 3.8/740/4 yrs WE when I matriculate/mix of tech & consulting/F/India Interviewed off-campus in India on Jan 15, Admitted today!
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29 Jan 2009, 00:18
hv210284 wrote: Interviewed off-campus in India on Jan 15, Admitted today! Cool. Congratulations! Know if there are any other admits from India ?
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
29 Jan 2009, 11:13
Waitlist here. I'm interested to hear what they have to say during the online chat tomorrow. Congrats to all the admits.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
29 Jan 2009, 11:58
For those keeping stats, I'm in with a merit scholarship.
Good luck to the rest of you still waiting or applying.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
30 Jan 2009, 21:12
In for R3. 
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
02 Feb 2009, 13:14
labomba wrote: In for R3. I'm in for R3, too
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
05 Feb 2009, 10:06
Has anyone from R2 heard back yet?
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
05 Feb 2009, 12:11
FYI, I did submit for R3 and got an email yesterday saying that my application is now complete. But, no word on the interview yet.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
06 Feb 2009, 10:57
llest wrote: kryzak wrote: i believe interviews for R2 come out near the end of Feb. Stay tuned The decision should be mailed on march 18th. How will they release the decisions with only a few weeks to do the interview, send the report and take the decision? I guess there's some delay. According to the admission blog (posted January 2009), it should have been already out. OR some of us didn't get invited. Here is the link. Quote: ...Round 2 interview invitations will begin going out toward the end of the month. edit: I didn't get to congratulate everyone who was accepted. CONGRATS!
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2009 Applicants [#permalink]
06 Feb 2009, 11:07
hv210284 wrote: Hey.. I finally did get the call from Peter Johnson this morning..
I'm a late joiner on this forum.. but here's my profile..
3.8/740/4 yrs WE when I matriculate/mix of tech & consulting/F/India
Interviewed off-campus in India on Jan 15, Admitted today! Congrates !! did they tell anything about the financial aid?
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