Berkeley Haas Class of 2019: Calling all Waitlisted Applicants!!

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This thread is for all Berkeley  Waitlisted  applicants, for the Class of 2019. Be welcome and please share any information, tip or concern you may have regarding the process!

*Note:- If you can't find your username in the list above, make sure  you have updated your status to 'Waitlisted' on Decision Tracker  or  PM me .

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MBAPrepCoach · Answer

HAAS EWMBA Application Tips Webinar Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PST) https://ewmba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissio ... vents.html

Narenn · Answer

How to Get Off the MBA Waitlist - YouTube Live by GMAT Club and Personal MBA Coach.

Dear Waitlisted Applicants, 
You put a lot of time and effort into your MBA applications and, after months of hard work, you’re…waiting. It’s ok to scream into a pillow or go to town on a punching bag. It’s frustrating! But after you do, sign up for this youtube live session hosted by  Scott Edinburgh, Founder of Personal MBA Coach.  He'll talk about the process, the stats, do's and don'ts, and what has worked for his clients in the past. He'll wrap everything up with a live Q&A session. You don't want to miss this!

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Date and Time:  Tuesday, January 24, 2017 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Pacific Time (4 PM GMT; 9:30 PM India; 12 AM Singapore)

Joining Link:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr-wDgaTpMU

Add this event to your Google calendar   Getting off the MBA Waitlist: GMAClub YouTube Live.

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wildfire578 · Answer

Has anyone heard any updates?

Rohit6 · Answer

I tool am wait-listed buddy.
My profile hasn't really changed since I submitted my application. Dunno what to do

krishks · Answer

Anyone know what the R2 deposit deadline is?

kenturner · Answer

Hey Guys,

Anyone heard from the AdCom yet?

Prawn · Answer

Hello fellow 'hanging by a thread' people

I received an acceptance call late last week. Not sure what specifically led to an admit conversion but hope the following helps those still waiting. Have been on the Waitlist since R1 and provided the following four updates in the entire 6 month waiting period (in addition to the emails requesting confirmation to stay on the Waitlist): 1) Completed a quantitative course and worked up to scoring 100% in all the sub-sections (I come from a non-quant background) 2) Submitted an additional recommendation that highlighted aspects of my personality that would make me a good fit for Haas (written by a former supervisor with a top US MBA and corporate experience; the initial recommendations were from supervisors who had other academic/ professional backgrounds) 3) Submitted an update with achievements/ growth on the professional front in the last 8-9 months, including being offered substantial new responsibilities/ new role 4) Spoke to additional students to re-affirm the feasibility of my goals and briefly mentioned this in the update note With 2 dings (Yale and Kellogg) and 2 waitlists (Ross and Tuck), the MBA application process really has been a black box for me. It ends with me going to my top choice! I'm from an over-represented pool (Indian) and even though I had stopped expecting a call, I did not stop working towards strengthening my profile (didn't really have anything to lose). Don't concede defeat till the absolute end. :gl

jonny1986 · Answer

Congratulations Prawn! I'm happy to see some movement in the queue, and also happy to see that you got into your top choice!

As a non-traditional candidate without blue chip experience, I share your perception of admissions as a "black box." As you can see from my profile, I didn't exactly succeed in my efforts to get into B-School, but similar to you I provided Haas with another letter of rec, reached out to current students, and sent an update letter with info on a recent promotion & increased responsibilities. Unfortunately my GMAT score and GPA don't really leave any room for academic improvement, so if not coincidence my dings either have to do with my goals or my non-traditional work experience as an Actuary. I'm still hopeful that I effectively conveyed the value I have to offer and that Haas will extend me an invite, but if they don't I'll ask them for feedback since it seems like maybe I missed something...

Anyways, best of luck to you at Haas, and I hope to see you there! :-D

Prawn · Answer

Hang in there! It truly is a grilling process and the ambiguity is a massive test of patience. I really hope that the magical click happens and you get the call. Hope to see you there! :D

bb · Answer

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