bucktooth911 beat me to it, by announcing the change in the essay questions.
So i will put in the major/minor changes in the essays.
Major Change:
Short Question 1: What are you most passionate about? Why? (250 word maximum)
Completely new question.
Optional Essay 2: has been removed.
So what does it mean for the HAAS Achievement Award? Maybe the Adcom would want applicants applying for that award to answer here.
Minor Change:
Short Question 3: 3. At Haas, we value innovation and creativity.
Describe a time when you created positive change in a group or an organization? (250 words)
I think the major highlight here is positive change.
Long Question 2: 2. What are your post-MBA short-term and long-term career goals? How do your professional experiences relate to these goals?
How will an MBA from Berkeley help you achieve these specific career goals? (1000 word maximum)
The last part of the question no longer asks about 'Why Now' but more emphasis on how Haas would help you achieve these goals.
I think it's going to be a bit tricky to make sure the responses don't overlap. E.g. answers to these 3 could if the most significant accomplishment is of leadership+innovative nature.
2. Tell us about your most significant accomplishment.
3. At Haas, we value innovation and creativity. Describe a time when you created positive change in a group or an organization.
1. Give us an example of a situation in which you displayed leadership.