Berkeley Haas Waitlist Discussion: 2020 Intake; Class of 2022

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Calling all Berkeley Haas Waitlisted Applicants.

Welcome to all Haas waitlisted applicants. Let's share information, updates, concerns regarding the process, strategies to get off the waitlist, etc.

Here are some of the most popular of GMAT Club's Waitlist discussions:

YouTube by Admissionado: how-to-get-off-a-waitlist-consultant-student-tips-166853.html
YouTube video with mbaMission - how to get off the WL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on_cLAzEP2A
Here is a download of the PPT used in that YouTube: download/file.php?id=29274
waitlist-guide-to-earning-yourself-an-admit-129448.html

Previous Haas Waitlist Discussions

Berkeley Haas Class of 2019: Calling all Waitlisted Applicants!
Haas (Berkeley) Class of 2018: Calling all Waitlisted Applicants!!
Haas(FullTime MBA) 2017Class-Calling all Waitlisted students
Haas(FullTime MBA) 2016Class-Calling all Waitlisted students

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RandomWalk2020 · Answer

Hi all - this thread is pretty silent. Everyone hanging in there?

Has anybody been accepted (or removed) from the waitlist since R1 decisions in December?
I submitted an update, but it's been pretty much radio silence...

pyan09 · Answer

I submitted an update and they acknowledged receiving it. I recall reading that they would start reviewing Feb 28. Probably a first round of admits/releases will be handled around the R2 decision date.

Posted from my mobile device

RandomWalk2020 · Answer

I'm surprised there's been no movement on the WL. Crossing my fingers for good news when R2 candidates find out next week! (I'll be anxiously watching my phone starting next Monday

)

kingburger · Answer

I'm still on the waitlist, hoping for the best. Submitted an update but haven't heard anything back other than an acknowledgement that they received it. i wonder if they're waiting to see who applies in R3 given the economy and covid. I bet they're angling on some real gems applying last-minute out of job insecurity.

RandomWalk2020 · Answer

You think?

Since all testing facilities are shut down, this would mean someone:
a) already has to have completed the GMAT/GRE
b) already told their boss & have them write a recommendations (in less than 2 weeks) amidst the craziness of their workplace

I agree it would be smart for those "gems", but logistically I think it might be challenging

RandomWalk2020 · Answer

nvm, you might be right. I just saw several schools are waiving the need to submit a gmat score for round 3 applications

RandomWalk2020 · Answer

Good luck to everyone over the next few days!

If anyone gets off the waitlist, it would be great if you could let this group know

RandomWalk2020 · Answer

Just looked back at last year's Haas waitlist thread.

No one from R1 waitlist was admitted during R2 calls. Or at least no one posted about it:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all- ... 83777.html

But the decision date was way earlier last year (Thursday, March 14).
First person posted about getting off the WL the Monday after R2 results released (Monday, March 18)

Nikhil · Answer

RandomWalk2020 FYI, we have set up a chatroom for the applicants waiting on Berkeley https://gmatclub.com/forum/mchat2.php?fl=menu

pjij1991 · Answer

How are other round 1 waitlist applicants balancing acceptances from round 2? I was admitted to Anderson today, but Haas is definitely my top choice. The Haas FAQs say they don't expedite based on other acceptances, but I'm curious if anyone has considered notifying Haas of other acceptances to see if it would help move the needle. Appreciate any thoughts or experiences you've heard from past applicants!

RandomWalk2020 · Answer

Looks like another year where no one from R1 waitlist was admitted during R2 decisions. I also haven't heard of R1 WL rejections in R2.

I found most surprising was that I received no communication during R2 decisions; I expected something like "we'd like to keep you on the waitlist" - akin to how other schools handle waitlist.

Not sure if anyone else is out there, since this thread has been silent. But figured I'd post an update for Haas WLers of future years, to help set expectations

BizBuzz · Answer

I applied R2 and was just put on the waitlist. I wasn't invited to interview prior to the deadline, but they're giving everyone on the waitlist an opportunity to do the recorded virtual interview. I have a couple questions:

1. In my application, I selected that I'm interested in a the EWMBA if I don't get into the FT program. I'm wondering if they will still pass along my application to the EWMBA admissions office while I'm on the waitlist, or if I could potentially just sit on the waitlist until August, not be admitted, and miss out on the opportunity to be considered for the EWMBA program. Does anyone know their process?

2. Does anyone know how likely Haas is to offer merit-based scholarships to people admitted off of the waitlist? Also, do you know how often they give aid out to EWMBA students? I know they offer aid to EWMBA students, but I'm curious how likely this is.

Thanks!

Raunaq10 · Answer

Hi, I had got waitlisted in R1, just got a confirmation that I have been admitted

thewaitinggames · Answer

Congratulations! How did you find out?

Raunaq10 · Answer

I got an email inviting me for a zoom call.

xyz123xyz123 · Answer

Did anyone here attend Haas's "Waitlist Virtual Chat" on Tuesday, March 31? They mentioned that they'd send out a transcript afterward, but I haven't received anything and can't find anything on their website or my application portal. I'm afraid to follow up with them directly because I don't want to seem like I wasn't paying attention to instructions for how to access the transcripts.

Can anyone advise on how to access the transcript? Thanks!

Can anyone advise on how to access the transcript? Thanks!

xyz123xyz123 · Answer

Congratulations!! What strategy did you use? Any advice you can share for those who just got waitlisted in R2?

Nikhil · Answer

Hi xyz123xyz123 I went through their website and found a couple of chat transcripts but they are not related to the waitlist. Maybe they will upload the transcript to their website. https://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admission ... d-webinars https://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/hubfs/+FT ... .12.19.pdf https://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/hubfs/+FT ... .10.18.pdf

kingburger · Answer

I also was an R1 wait list that got accepted earlier this week.

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