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These Haas EMBA essay questions reflect the larger Haas (and, even further, Berkeley) community and culture: they draw out the multi-faceted individual. Your professional goals and your prospective fit with the Haas EMBA program are expressions of, and extend from, that core individuality. Even though part-time, the EMBA program, again reflecting Haas culture, is intense in terms of student engagement, community mindset, and transformation both personal and professional. Ideally, your essays<\/a>, together as a whole, will personalize your candidacy, showing you to be a potentially distinctive contributor within the program and beyond. Keeping the 4 Haas \u201cDefining Principles\u201d (see question 2) on your radar screen as you draft all 3 essays will help you stay in the right conceptual geography.<\/span><\/p>\n What are your short-term career goals (3 to 5 years)? What are your long-term career goals (10+ years)? Describe your plan to meet these goals. Why is this the right time for you to undertake the program? (250 words max)<\/em><\/p>\n Given the short word limit, get right to the point. Start by discussing your intended short-term career step(s) that will align with the specified time frame. Key details to include are position\/role, company\/industry, possibly geography, and expected scope of responsibilities. In addition \u2013 to go beyond just a logical answer and to make the reader excited about your goals<\/a> \u2013 note why you are taking this step and how this role fits into your overall career vision. Consider opening the essay with an enticing point or two about this short-term goal and\/or this \u201cwhy\u201d message.<\/span><\/p>\n Your long-term career goals will appropriately and necessarily be less detailed and should include the \u201cvision\u201d element. E.g., if you aim to become CIO of a major enterprise, indicate what draws you to this goal; what you want your footprint to be.<\/span><\/p>\n Address \u201cwhy now\u201d explicitly; a sentence will often suffice. Reflecting on what this program will be a bridge from and to can bring this into focus. Ideally, you will also incorporate a specific point or two about the specific program here, beyond just EMBA generally.<\/span><\/p>\n At Berkeley Haas, our unique culture is defined by our Four Defining Principles<\/a>, which are integral to the education and development of innovative leaders of the future. Based on what you know of our culture, why is Berkeley Haas the place for you? (250 words max)<\/em><\/p>\n If you really think about these 4 points, they are inter-related. E.g. \u201cstudents always\u201d will naturally \u201cquestion the status quo\u201d and \u201cconfidence without attitude\u201d inherently takes you \u201cbeyond yourself\u201d...<\/span><\/p>\n In this essay, you should demonstrate understanding of Haas\u2019 culture while also strategically using it to portray something new and fresh about yourself. Hence, I suggest:<\/span><\/p>\n I also suggest referring to at least 1-2 of the 4 points explicitly, in your own story and\/or in the reflection section.<\/span><\/p>\n Tell us a six-word story that reflects a memorable experience in your life to date. Elaborate on why it is meaningful to you. Tip: A successful six-word story will pique the reader's interest in the forthcoming explanation. Together, the story and explanation will share a specific and personal experience that helps the reader get to know you better, giving insight into your character and values. (350 words max)<\/em><\/p>\n A tip about that 6-word story: first, select the \u201cmemorable experience\u201d you\u2019ll write about. Then \u201cplay\u201d with the mini story- approach it with an attitude of fun. It will not likely be the most elegant 6 words ever written; the important thing is that it teases the reader into wanting to read the main essay.<\/span><\/p>\n Be strategic about what experience to portray; it probably should be non-work related. Review what your application covers so far and think about what else relevant and interesting you might bring to the Haas EMBA table that isn\u2019t yet addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n In drafting the essay \u2013 keep it simple. Elaborate on the \u201creal\u201d longer story and discuss explicitly why it is memorable for you. An effective discussion will illuminate your perspective, your values, and\/or your inherent motivations.<\/span><\/p>\n For expert guidance with your UC Berkeley Haas EMBA application, check out Accepted\u2019s\u00a0MBA Application Packages<\/a>, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We\u2019ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top EMBA program and look forward to helping you too!<\/strong><\/p>\nUC Berkeley Haas EMBA Application Essays:<\/h2>\n
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