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Haas MBA Program Guide 2026
All Business Schools
The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, established in 1898, is located in Berkeley, California. Haas is known for its emphasis on innovative leadership, sustainability, and social responsibility as well as highly competitive PT and EMBA programs. Notable alumni include Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe Systems; Paul Otellini, former president and CEO of Intel; and Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California.
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The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, established in 1898, is located in Berkeley, California. Haas is known for its emphasis on innovative leadership, sustainability, and social responsibility as well as highly competitive PT and EMBA programs. Notable alumni include Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe Systems; Paul Otellini, former president and CEO of Intel; and Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California.
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Haas Class Profile
Haas Class ProfileApplicants:
Class Size:
Acceptance Rate:
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Yield Rate:
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Haas Deadlines
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Interview Invite by:
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Status
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Year
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GMAT
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GPA
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YOE
Years of Experiance
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Location
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Admitted from WL
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Round 1 | 2026 | 320 GRE | 6 | United Kingdom |
08 May 2026 03:50 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 3 | 2026 | 715 GMAT Focus | 8 | India |
06 May 2026 08:09 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 675 GMAT Focus 327 GRE |
3.7 | 4 | China |
05 May 2026 11:57 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($)
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Round 1 | 2026 | 695 GMAT Focus | 3.6 | 5 | United States |
04 May 2026 10:50 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 1 | 2026 | 8.8 | 5 | India |
30 Apr 2026 10:44 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Waitlisted with Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 3.8 | 6 | Korea, Republic of |
23 Apr 2026 07:24 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 3.7 | 4 | Australia |
11 Apr 2026 02:37 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 645 GMAT Focus | 3.7 | 6 | Peru |
06 Apr 2026 09:43 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 645 GMAT Focus 625 GMAT Focus |
8.5 | 3 | India |
06 Apr 2026 01:21 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Waitlisted with Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 605 GMAT Focus | 8.5 | 6 | Brazil |
03 Apr 2026 01:06 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 1 | 2026 | 675 GMAT Focus | 7.3 | 7 | Brazil |
02 Apr 2026 07:49 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 319 GRE | 3.3 | 6 | Canada |
01 Apr 2026 12:44 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Invited to Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 7.6 | 6 | India |
01 Apr 2026 07:20 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 3.6 | 4 | United States |
31 Mar 2026 08:14 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Admitted from WL
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Round 1 | 2026 | 675 GMAT Focus | 8.7 | 4 | India |
31 Mar 2026 04:46 AM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 695 GMAT Focus | 3 | 8 | Korea, Republic of |
27 Mar 2026 04:55 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 645 GMAT Focus | 3.6 | 5 | Azerbaijan |
26 Mar 2026 10:32 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 3.5 | 4 | United States |
26 Mar 2026 10:27 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Waitlisted without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 311 GRE | 3.5 | 5 | United States |
26 Mar 2026 06:28 PM
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Haas
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
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Round 1 | 2026 | 3.6 | 8 | United States |
26 Mar 2026 04:40 PM
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 12, 2026 12:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
1. Why MBA? Why Haas?
2. DE&I example
3. TMAT humility helped you succeed
4. TMAT you i...
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1. Why MBA? Why Haas?
2. DE&I example
3. TMAT humility helped you succeed
4. TMAT you innovated something in workplace
5. If you can change one thing, what would it be and why
6. Would you like to add anything?
These are the questions I got in my KIRA interview
All the best!
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Nov 26, 2025 08:11
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Nov 21, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Just had my interview today with an alum -
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why Haas? Why MBA? Why MBA ...
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Just had my interview today with an alum -
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why Haas? Why MBA? Why MBA now?
3. Beyond Yourself value - How did you portray that in your personal and professional life?
4. A time when you received feedback. How did you react?
5. A time you convinced someone in your workplace. How did you do it?
6. A time when you failed, how did you react? What did you learn from it?
7. Anything else I should know about you?
It was very conversational in nature and the alum was really cool. He gave me so many examples of the kind of work, classes and projects he did at Haas.
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jul 22, 2025 08:07
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 15, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
By the time I got my interview invite, there were no more slots available so the pre-recorded interv...
Read More
By the time I got my interview invite, there were no more slots available so the pre-recorded interview on Kira was the only option.
I can’t say I wasn’t disappointed because they always say it is better to do an interview with a student or alumni but that’s life.
Just as I’ve seen reported by previous interview reports, there were 3 fixed questions and 2 are random behavioural questions, so I made sure I had the 3 fixed questions prepped well and practiced a few key stories for the behavioural questions.
Questions asked:
– What do you hope to accomplish out of your business school experience and why is Haas the right place for this? (FIXED).
– Describe an experience in DE&I, whether in the workplace or at a community organization, that will enhance your contribution to the Haas community. (FIXED).
– Tell me about a time you had to work on a complicated project and morale was low.
– Tell me about a time you championed a creative initiative in the workplace. What was thought process and attitude?
– Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn’t been covered already? (FIXED).
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jul 22, 2025 08:07
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Feb 16, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
The interview was very laid back and straightforward – Super casual to begin where we discussed a ...
Read More
The interview was very laid back and straightforward – Super casual to begin where we discussed a bit about my work and appreciation for the Northern California area (I have family out there). We then started through the traditional questioning:
1. Tell me a bit about yourself.
2. Why do you want an MBA?
3. Why Haas?
4. Tell me about a time when you acted on creating Diversity & inclusion throughout your life.
5. How will you bring that perspective into Haas?
6. Tell me about a time that you encountered a challenge.
7. Tell me about a time when you had to manage a team.
8. Anything else you’d like to discuss?
9. Any questions for me?
Overall very straightforward and what I had expected. The student was super nice and the interview was super conversational.
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 16, 2025 10:03
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Mar 16, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
This was a Pre-recorded interview done on Kira.
By the time I got my interview invite there were n...
Read More
This was a Pre-recorded interview done on Kira.
By the time I got my interview invite there were no more slots available so the pre-recorded interview on Kira was the only option.
I can't say I wasn't disappointed because they always say it is better to do an interview with a student or alumni but it actually turn out to be a blessing. Yes, answering the questions within 3 minutes require practice but you have 45 seconds to think through your answer. It also helps that you don't immediately have to jump to answer the next question.
Just as I've seen reported by previous interview reports, there were 3 fixed questions and 2 are random behavioural questions so I made sure I had the 3 fixed questions prepped well and practiced a few key stories for the behavioural questions.
Questions asked:
- What do you hope to accomplish out of your business school experience and why is Haas the right place for this? (FIXED)
- Describe an experience in DE&I, whether in the workplace or at a community organization, that will enhance your contribution to the Haas community. (FIXED)
- Tell me about a time you had to work on a complicated project and morale was low.
- Tell me about a time you championed a creative initiative in the workplace. What was thought process and attitude?
- Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn’t been covered already? (FIXED)
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2025 12:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2025
Pre-recorded interview with 5 questions (I've paraphrased)
- Why MBA, Why Haas?
- Reflect on a DEI ...
Read More
Pre-recorded interview with 5 questions (I've paraphrased)
- Why MBA, Why Haas?
- Reflect on a DEI contribution/experience at your workplace/community
- Tell us about a time of low morale where you made things better through collaboration
- What is the professional risk you've taken
- Anything else you want to share
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India
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2025 11:03
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Jan 28, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Live Video interview with current student.
Tell me about yourself.
Why an MBA now?
Why Haas?
Tell me...
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Live Video interview with current student.
Tell me about yourself.
Why an MBA now?
Why Haas?
Tell me about a time where you failed at work.
Tell me about a time where you had to reconcile an issue of disagreement between you and a co-worker.
Tell me about a time when you were proven wrong and how did you proceed.
DEI example.
Anything else you'd like us to know?
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United States
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Haas Executive MBA
Posted:
Feb 24, 2025 07:02
Status:
On Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 22, 2025
Interviewed with AdCom member. Conversational interview but meaty. Wide range of topics, but include...
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Interviewed with AdCom member. Conversational interview but meaty. Wide range of topics, but included the standard things: why MBA, why Haas, what do you bring to the program.
Interview time was appx 90 minutes.
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Nov 4, 2024 11:11
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Oct 11, 2024
Interviewer was really cool and cheerful. She started by explaining the interview format and letting...
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Interviewer was really cool and cheerful. She started by explaining the interview format and letting me know that she would be taking notes while I spoke.
- Tell me about yourself
- Why did you decide to go for an MBA?
- Did you interact with any member of the Haas community? Why Haas?
- What are your short and long term goals?
- Tell me about how you've promoted diversity?
- What do you like to do outside of work?
- What's your favourite book and why? (She mention that this was her own original question)
Then I asked her a couple of questions about specific courses which I heard students balloted for (she was genuinely surprised that I knew about it, so she happily gave her opinion). I also asked general questions on student life and her own current job.
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2024 09:02
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Feb 22, 2024
It was a very positive experience overall. At the outset of my interview, I encountered difficulties...
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It was a very positive experience overall. At the outset of my interview, I encountered difficulties joining the Google Meet session and later faced persistent internet connectivity issues, unfortunately. However, my interviewer demonstrated great understanding throughout. We managed to proceed partially with the interview despite the challenges, but she eventually had to conclude due to a prior commitment. She kindly suggested rescheduling to delve deeper into our discussion. Her friendly demeanor and reassurance that such hiccups are common made me feel at ease. Subsequently, we reconvened, seamlessly picking up where we had left off, and successfully concluded the interview.
Here are the questions that were posed during the interview:
- Introduction
- Long-term and Short-term Goals?
- Why Haas / Why MBA / Why now?
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Experience?
- Tell me about a time when you had a heated argument/discussion and were proven wrong. How did you react? What actions did you take? How did you feel?
- Tell me about a time when you influenced someone to collaborate on a project outside of their scope.
- Describe a moment when you took a risk in your professional career.
- Any Questions for me?
Towards the end of the conversation, after she answered my questions, she inquired about the other schools to which I had applied. I provided an honest response that I have applied to 5 schools including Haas and named them. I also emphasized the rationale behind my choices and highlighted that they were not arbitrary selections or solely based on prestige. Additionally, she asked if I had received interviews from any of the other four schools. I openly shared that I had interviewed at one additional institution, specifying its name, and mentioned that I am currently awaiting responses from the other schools. Although this conversation occurred more informally towards the end, it may have been part of the interview process.
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Haas MBA Employment Report
Full-time graduates:
Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment:
Full-time graduates employed at graduation:
%
Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation:
%
Average base salary:
Average signing bonus:
Consulting (25.4%)
Finance: Investment Banking (4%)
Finance: Investment Management (2.3%)
Finance: Private Equity (6.9%)
Finance: Venture Capital (6.9%)
Technology(24.3%)
Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals (7.5%)
Consumer Packaged Goods (6.4%)
Transportation(2.3%)
Real Estate (2.9%)
Nonprofit (4.6%)
Energy (6.4%)
Media/Entertainment (0.6%)
Law (1.3%)
Manufacturing (1.3%)
Government(0.4%)
Haas Recommendation Questions
Full Haas Recommendation Form
Section 3: Haas MBA Recommendation Questions
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (Up to 50 words)
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (e.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (Up to 500 words)
Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (Up to 500 words)
(Optional) Is there anything else we should know?
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (Up to 50 words)
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (e.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (Up to 500 words)
Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (Up to 500 words)
(Optional) Is there anything else we should know?
Haas MBA Essay Questions
Berkeley MBA Essay 1
What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum)
Berkeley MBA Essay 2
What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals?
Short-term career goals should be achievable within 3-5 years post-MBA, whereas long-term goals may span a decade or more and encompass broader professional aspirations.
(300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 3
Distance Traveled
At Berkeley Haas, we consider “distance traveled” as the contextual information that helps us understand the unique circumstances, challenges, or influences that have shaped your personal and professional journey.
We invite you to share aspects of your background, personal circumstances, or significant experiences that have meaningfully impacted who you are today and how you’ve reached this point. Please tell us how these experiences have influenced your perspectives, decisions, and aspirations, and how they contribute to the person you are becoming. (300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 4
Berkeley MBA Essay 2
What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals?
Short-term career goals should be achievable within 3-5 years post-MBA, whereas long-term goals may span a decade or more and encompass broader professional aspirations.
(300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 3
Distance Traveled
At Berkeley Haas, we consider “distance traveled” as the contextual information that helps us understand the unique circumstances, challenges, or influences that have shaped your personal and professional journey.
We invite you to share aspects of your background, personal circumstances, or significant experiences that have meaningfully impacted who you are today and how you’ve reached this point. Please tell us how these experiences have influenced your perspectives, decisions, and aspirations, and how they contribute to the person you are becoming. (300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 4
Video The Berkeley MBA program develops leaders who embody our four Defining Leadership Principles. Briefly introduce yourself to the admissions committee, explain which Defining Leadership Principle resonates most with you, and tell us how you have exemplified the principle in your personal or professional life.
Please review the Defining Leadership Principles in advance and take time to prepare your answer before recording. You will be able to test your audio-visual connection before recording. Video essays should last 1-2 minutes and may not exceed 2 minutes.
Berkeley MBA Optional Essay 1
Please review the Defining Leadership Principles in advance and take time to prepare your answer before recording. You will be able to test your audio-visual connection before recording. Video essays should last 1-2 minutes and may not exceed 2 minutes.
Berkeley MBA Optional Essay 1
We invite you to help us better understand the context of your opportunities and achievements.
What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
What was the primary language spoken in your childhood home?
Please elaborate on any of your above responses. Alternatively, you may use this opportunity to expand on other hardships or unusual life circumstances that may help us understand the context of your opportunities, achievements, and impact. (300 words maximum)
What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
What was the primary language spoken in your childhood home?
Please elaborate on any of your above responses. Alternatively, you may use this opportunity to expand on other hardships or unusual life circumstances that may help us understand the context of your opportunities, achievements, and impact. (300 words maximum)
Haas MBA Program Cost
Per Year
Tuition:
Req Fees:
Room and board, books, & miscellaneous expenses:
Avg Indebtness of FT students:
Graduates with Debt:
%
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Haas MBA Application Deadlines 2026
Official Haas ApplicationSubmit by:
Interview Invite by:
Decision by:
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 12, 2026 12:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
1. Why MBA? Why Haas?
2. DE&I example
3. TMAT humility helped you succeed
4. TMAT you i...
Read More
1. Why MBA? Why Haas?
2. DE&I example
3. TMAT humility helped you succeed
4. TMAT you innovated something in workplace
5. If you can change one thing, what would it be and why
6. Would you like to add anything?
These are the questions I got in my KIRA interview
All the best!
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India
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Nov 26, 2025 08:11
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Nov 21, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Just had my interview today with an alum -
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why Haas? Why MBA? Why MBA ...
Read More
Just had my interview today with an alum -
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why Haas? Why MBA? Why MBA now?
3. Beyond Yourself value - How did you portray that in your personal and professional life?
4. A time when you received feedback. How did you react?
5. A time you convinced someone in your workplace. How did you do it?
6. A time when you failed, how did you react? What did you learn from it?
7. Anything else I should know about you?
It was very conversational in nature and the alum was really cool. He gave me so many examples of the kind of work, classes and projects he did at Haas.
Read Less
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jul 22, 2025 08:07
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 15, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
By the time I got my interview invite, there were no more slots available so the pre-recorded interv...
Read More
By the time I got my interview invite, there were no more slots available so the pre-recorded interview on Kira was the only option.
I can’t say I wasn’t disappointed because they always say it is better to do an interview with a student or alumni but that’s life.
Just as I’ve seen reported by previous interview reports, there were 3 fixed questions and 2 are random behavioural questions, so I made sure I had the 3 fixed questions prepped well and practiced a few key stories for the behavioural questions.
Questions asked:
– What do you hope to accomplish out of your business school experience and why is Haas the right place for this? (FIXED).
– Describe an experience in DE&I, whether in the workplace or at a community organization, that will enhance your contribution to the Haas community. (FIXED).
– Tell me about a time you had to work on a complicated project and morale was low.
– Tell me about a time you championed a creative initiative in the workplace. What was thought process and attitude?
– Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn’t been covered already? (FIXED).
Read Less
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jul 22, 2025 08:07
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Feb 16, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
The interview was very laid back and straightforward – Super casual to begin where we discussed a ...
Read More
The interview was very laid back and straightforward – Super casual to begin where we discussed a bit about my work and appreciation for the Northern California area (I have family out there). We then started through the traditional questioning:
1. Tell me a bit about yourself.
2. Why do you want an MBA?
3. Why Haas?
4. Tell me about a time when you acted on creating Diversity & inclusion throughout your life.
5. How will you bring that perspective into Haas?
6. Tell me about a time that you encountered a challenge.
7. Tell me about a time when you had to manage a team.
8. Anything else you’d like to discuss?
9. Any questions for me?
Overall very straightforward and what I had expected. The student was super nice and the interview was super conversational.
Read Less
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 16, 2025 10:03
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Mar 16, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
This was a Pre-recorded interview done on Kira.
By the time I got my interview invite there were n...
Read More
This was a Pre-recorded interview done on Kira.
By the time I got my interview invite there were no more slots available so the pre-recorded interview on Kira was the only option.
I can't say I wasn't disappointed because they always say it is better to do an interview with a student or alumni but it actually turn out to be a blessing. Yes, answering the questions within 3 minutes require practice but you have 45 seconds to think through your answer. It also helps that you don't immediately have to jump to answer the next question.
Just as I've seen reported by previous interview reports, there were 3 fixed questions and 2 are random behavioural questions so I made sure I had the 3 fixed questions prepped well and practiced a few key stories for the behavioural questions.
Questions asked:
- What do you hope to accomplish out of your business school experience and why is Haas the right place for this? (FIXED)
- Describe an experience in DE&I, whether in the workplace or at a community organization, that will enhance your contribution to the Haas community. (FIXED)
- Tell me about a time you had to work on a complicated project and morale was low.
- Tell me about a time you championed a creative initiative in the workplace. What was thought process and attitude?
- Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn’t been covered already? (FIXED)
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2025 12:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2025
Pre-recorded interview with 5 questions (I've paraphrased)
- Why MBA, Why Haas?
- Reflect on a DEI ...
Read More
Pre-recorded interview with 5 questions (I've paraphrased)
- Why MBA, Why Haas?
- Reflect on a DEI contribution/experience at your workplace/community
- Tell us about a time of low morale where you made things better through collaboration
- What is the professional risk you've taken
- Anything else you want to share
Read Less
India
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2025 11:03
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Jan 28, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Live Video interview with current student.
Tell me about yourself.
Why an MBA now?
Why Haas?
Tell me...
Read More
Live Video interview with current student.
Tell me about yourself.
Why an MBA now?
Why Haas?
Tell me about a time where you failed at work.
Tell me about a time where you had to reconcile an issue of disagreement between you and a co-worker.
Tell me about a time when you were proven wrong and how did you proceed.
DEI example.
Anything else you'd like us to know?
Read Less
United States
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Haas Executive MBA
Posted:
Feb 24, 2025 07:02
Status:
On Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 22, 2025
Interviewed with AdCom member. Conversational interview but meaty. Wide range of topics, but include...
Read More
Interviewed with AdCom member. Conversational interview but meaty. Wide range of topics, but included the standard things: why MBA, why Haas, what do you bring to the program.
Interview time was appx 90 minutes.
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Nov 4, 2024 11:11
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Oct 11, 2024
Interviewer was really cool and cheerful. She started by explaining the interview format and letting...
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Interviewer was really cool and cheerful. She started by explaining the interview format and letting me know that she would be taking notes while I spoke.
- Tell me about yourself
- Why did you decide to go for an MBA?
- Did you interact with any member of the Haas community? Why Haas?
- What are your short and long term goals?
- Tell me about how you've promoted diversity?
- What do you like to do outside of work?
- What's your favourite book and why? (She mention that this was her own original question)
Then I asked her a couple of questions about specific courses which I heard students balloted for (she was genuinely surprised that I knew about it, so she happily gave her opinion). I also asked general questions on student life and her own current job.
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Feb 22, 2024
It was a very positive experience overall. At the outset of my interview, I encountered difficulties...
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It was a very positive experience overall. At the outset of my interview, I encountered difficulties joining the Google Meet session and later faced persistent internet connectivity issues, unfortunately. However, my interviewer demonstrated great understanding throughout. We managed to proceed partially with the interview despite the challenges, but she eventually had to conclude due to a prior commitment. She kindly suggested rescheduling to delve deeper into our discussion. Her friendly demeanor and reassurance that such hiccups are common made me feel at ease. Subsequently, we reconvened, seamlessly picking up where we had left off, and successfully concluded the interview.
Here are the questions that were posed during the interview:
- Introduction
- Long-term and Short-term Goals?
- Why Haas / Why MBA / Why now?
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Experience?
- Tell me about a time when you had a heated argument/discussion and were proven wrong. How did you react? What actions did you take? How did you feel?
- Tell me about a time when you influenced someone to collaborate on a project outside of their scope.
- Describe a moment when you took a risk in your professional career.
- Any Questions for me?
Towards the end of the conversation, after she answered my questions, she inquired about the other schools to which I had applied. I provided an honest response that I have applied to 5 schools including Haas and named them. I also emphasized the rationale behind my choices and highlighted that they were not arbitrary selections or solely based on prestige. Additionally, she asked if I had received interviews from any of the other four schools. I openly shared that I had interviewed at one additional institution, specifying its name, and mentioned that I am currently awaiting responses from the other schools. Although this conversation occurred more informally towards the end, it may have been part of the interview process.
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Haas MBA Essay Questions
Berkeley MBA Essay 1
What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum)
Berkeley MBA Essay 2
What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals?
Short-term career goals should be achievable within 3-5 years post-MBA, whereas long-term goals may span a decade or more and encompass broader professional aspirations.
(300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 3
Distance Traveled
At Berkeley Haas, we consider “distance traveled” as the contextual information that helps us understand the unique circumstances, challenges, or influences that have shaped your personal and professional journey.
We invite you to share aspects of your background, personal circumstances, or significant experiences that have meaningfully impacted who you are today and how you’ve reached this point. Please tell us how these experiences have influenced your perspectives, decisions, and aspirations, and how they contribute to the person you are becoming. (300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 4
Berkeley MBA Essay 2
What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals?
Short-term career goals should be achievable within 3-5 years post-MBA, whereas long-term goals may span a decade or more and encompass broader professional aspirations.
(300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 3
Distance Traveled
At Berkeley Haas, we consider “distance traveled” as the contextual information that helps us understand the unique circumstances, challenges, or influences that have shaped your personal and professional journey.
We invite you to share aspects of your background, personal circumstances, or significant experiences that have meaningfully impacted who you are today and how you’ve reached this point. Please tell us how these experiences have influenced your perspectives, decisions, and aspirations, and how they contribute to the person you are becoming. (300 words max)
Berkeley MBA Essay 4
Video The Berkeley MBA program develops leaders who embody our four Defining Leadership Principles. Briefly introduce yourself to the admissions committee, explain which Defining Leadership Principle resonates most with you, and tell us how you have exemplified the principle in your personal or professional life.
Please review the Defining Leadership Principles in advance and take time to prepare your answer before recording. You will be able to test your audio-visual connection before recording. Video essays should last 1-2 minutes and may not exceed 2 minutes.
Berkeley MBA Optional Essay 1
Please review the Defining Leadership Principles in advance and take time to prepare your answer before recording. You will be able to test your audio-visual connection before recording. Video essays should last 1-2 minutes and may not exceed 2 minutes.
Berkeley MBA Optional Essay 1
We invite you to help us better understand the context of your opportunities and achievements.
What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
What was the primary language spoken in your childhood home?
Please elaborate on any of your above responses. Alternatively, you may use this opportunity to expand on other hardships or unusual life circumstances that may help us understand the context of your opportunities, achievements, and impact. (300 words maximum)
What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
What was the primary language spoken in your childhood home?
Please elaborate on any of your above responses. Alternatively, you may use this opportunity to expand on other hardships or unusual life circumstances that may help us understand the context of your opportunities, achievements, and impact. (300 words maximum)
Haas Recommendation Questions
Full Haas Recommendation Form
Section 3: Haas MBA Recommendation Questions
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (Up to 50 words)
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (e.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (Up to 500 words)
Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (Up to 500 words)
(Optional) Is there anything else we should know?
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (Up to 50 words)
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (e.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (Up to 500 words)
Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (Up to 500 words)
(Optional) Is there anything else we should know?
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for Haas?
The average GMAT score for Haas is around 740 (Classic) / 685 (Focus Equivalent) for the latest incoming class. As score is just one component of the application it does not mean that you can get in with 740 and someone will get dinged with 700.
Here is what you can use as a guide:
1) Are you from an over-represented demography? If yes, add 30 points to the average to arrive at a competitive score for your peer group.
2) Are you from a unique background or disadvantaged group such as a refugee or first-time college grad? You can subtract 30 points from the average and still get in.
Here is what you can use as a guide:
1) Are you from an over-represented demography? If yes, add 30 points to the average to arrive at a competitive score for your peer group.
2) Are you from a unique background or disadvantaged group such as a refugee or first-time college grad? You can subtract 30 points from the average and still get in.
What is the average GRE score for Haas (Berkeley)?
Haas average GRE score for the latest incoming class is 324. The dynamics for most schools with GRE admissions is that a great profile with a lower-caliber GRE score seems to be acceptable but a below average profile will usually not be able to get in with above-average GRE score. As the result, the average GRE score may look very tenable but it may not result into an Admit. This is just an average score and schools admit a spectrum of applicants.
Does Haas accept without GRE or GMAT?
Haas requires that you submit either a GMAT or a GRE score for MBA Admissions. Both GMAT Focus and GMAT Classic are accepted.
What GPA do you need to get into Berkeley Haas?
Haas average GPA is 3.64 note that the GPA is only calculated for the domestic US applicants and international GPA equivalents are not converted or included in this average. As the result, there is more leeway for international applicants as their GPA does not impact school's average but keep in mind that GPA's vary based on the prestige of the institution and rigor of the program attended. If your GPA is below 3.4 but is competitive for your program or background, you should address and explain this fact in the optional comments/essay available in the application specifically specifically for this purpose.
When is Haas MBA program application deadline?
Haas has 3 application deadlines:
Round 1 is September 12, 2024 (the best round to apply)
Round 2 is January 09, 2025 (still OK round to apply)
Round 3 is April 03, 2025
Round 1 is best for admissions and scholarships. Round 2 tends to be the most competitive. Round 3 is not for friendly for most applicants and has the least chances of financial aid.
Round 1 is September 12, 2024 (the best round to apply)
Round 2 is January 09, 2025 (still OK round to apply)
Round 3 is April 03, 2025
Round 1 is best for admissions and scholarships. Round 2 tends to be the most competitive. Round 3 is not for friendly for most applicants and has the least chances of financial aid.
How long is the FT MBA program at Haas?
Haas Full Time MBA program is 20 months long. You will start the program in August/September (the first 1-2 weeks will be orientation) and graduate in April/May. The full-time MBA program has a break for a summer internship.
Does Haas have a Part Time MBA program?
In addition to Full Time MBA, Haas has a highly-ranked Part Time MBA program in several formats such as holding classes in the evenings and weekends.
How much is Haas MBA tuition?
MBA is expensive! Haas MBA Program costs $69,814 per year, plus $ in required school fees. In addition, you will need an additional $35,826 per year for room and board (living expenses).
How many years of work experience do you need to get into Haas Business School?
Haas Requires at least 2 years of work experience for their Full Time MBA program. Two years is minimum and the recommended / ideal work experience is 5-6 years, which gives you more content for the application and is more likely to result into admission. More experience also offers a stronger resume and better chances for recruiting.
Keep in mind that having too much work experience such as 10 or more years, is often detrimental to your chances.
Keep in mind that having too much work experience such as 10 or more years, is often detrimental to your chances.
What is the starting salary for MBA from Berkeley Haas?
Average starting salary for Haas is $162,831 per year. Many graduates report receiving a sign on bonus of $36,777 on average. In addition, many qualify for annual incentive, retention, or performance bonuses up to 20% of their annual pay.
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