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Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants

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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   24 Nov 2010, 14:46
Just received an interview invite! App went under review 10/16
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   24 Nov 2010, 15:21
If you have the bandwidth, get your app in for R2. I applied last year and was waitlisted in R3. You have to realize Haas has a relatively smaller class size 220-250 students. My guess is more than half the class is filled up in R1 and R2. You have more than a week, work on the app and get it in for R2.

Just to give you an example from my personal experience - I applied to Haas last year in R3 and was wait-listed. This year, I reapplied to Haas and some other programs that I did not previously apply to (All in R1). Of the 5 schools I applied to (Wharton, Chicago, Columbia, Kellogg and Haas), I interviewed at the first three and arguably the hardest of the 5. My profile didn't change much since last year, but R1 (and in Haas' case R1 and R2) definitely "ups" your chances and gives you a shot on a blank canvas.

If you were my close friend, I would say go R2. Rest is your decision.

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Congrats to all those with interview calls, hope you all get in.

I'm one of those who's still working hard to get his application ready for Haas, unfortunately, don't know if I can make the december 2 deadline for R2 and am feeling extremely disheartened. I understand and agree with the general wisdom about preferring quality over speed when it comes to applications. And I know, for most schools R1 vs R2 doesn't make a huge difference.

I'm just wondering how it works with berkeley-- since the school has 4 rounds. Obviously earlier is better, but since it has 4 rounds, I'm not sure how to look at R2 vs R3. Is there a significant disadvantage of applying in R3? (like most other schools) or does Haas work differently.

Can anyone can shed some light on this? -- its been giving me sleepless nights. Would be great if a Haas student/ alum could throw some approx intake numbers for each of the rounds.. or just the general trend (say over 80% in R1+R2 or something like that)

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   24 Nov 2010, 15:27
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Is there anyone who is a reapplicant to Haas? Did you redo your essays? I'm a reapplicant and wondering if they take more time to evaluate since they have the option to look at last years application as well?


I did not redo all my essays. I don't recall the questions, but stuff like what are you most passionate about. If that changes from year to year - that's a huge red flag. I did present my goals, Why MBA and Why Haas a little more in detail and showed, how in the past year, I have learned more about the program, visited the campus, networked with people/professors..the usual spiel. Normally, your goals won't change - You wont go from wanting to work in Social Enterprise to wanting to work in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (just an example).

The admissions person who provided me feedback last year was very clear that they DO NOT require you to resubmit each and every essay. But do take the time to copy+paste an old essay and don't just say "See previous year's submission" (that would read - Lazy Applicant).

Good luck!
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   24 Nov 2010, 15:35
Thanks for the hint. I actually reapplied in round 1 instead of round 3 last year and hoping timing works in my favor. I also wonder if because I rewrote my essays, they will spend more time rereading both sets. I've already interviewed at three schools but the bay area schools for me seems to take longer to get an invite to interview.


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chriskun wrote:
Is there anyone who is a reapplicant to Haas? Did you redo your essays? I'm a reapplicant and wondering if they take more time to evaluate since they have the option to look at last years application as well?


I did not redo all my essays. I don't recall the questions, but stuff like what are you most passionate about. If that changes from year to year - that's a huge red flag. I did present my goals, Why MBA and Why Haas a little more in detail and showed, how in the past year, I have learned more about the program, visited the campus, networked with people/professors..the usual spiel. Normally, your goals won't change - You wont go from wanting to work in Social Enterprise to wanting to work in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (just an example).

The admissions person who provided me feedback last year was very clear that they DO NOT require you to resubmit each and every essay. But do take the time to copy+paste an old essay and don't just say "See previous year's submission" (that would read - Lazy Applicant).

Good luck!


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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   28 Nov 2010, 06:41
International Applicants, how did you answer this:

Permanent Residents and Non-US Citizens: Indicate Visa type you expect to hold at the beginning of the fall semester.

F1:Student?
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   28 Nov 2010, 06:43
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International Applicants, how did you answer this:

Permanent Residents and Non-US Citizens: Indicate Visa type you expect to hold at the beginning of the fall semester.

F1:Student?


Yes.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   28 Nov 2010, 06:45
Pretty quiet on this thread. Are you guys getting interview invites? Is there a spreadsheet tracking application progress for Haas?
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   28 Nov 2010, 07:25
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International Applicants, how did you answer this:

Permanent Residents and Non-US Citizens: Indicate Visa type you expect to hold at the beginning of the fall semester.

F1:Student?


Yes.


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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   28 Nov 2010, 13:53
Count me in for R2
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 09:42
R1 applicants: I interviewed off campus a few weeks ago and ordered UG transcripts to be sent to Berkeley but my status still says that I am invited to interview and that they will require official UG transcripts. Does this mean that my interviewer has not responded yet and that they have not received my transcripts? Has anyone's status been updated post interview?

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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 11:36
I'm in for R2
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 21:06
Do we have to send the transcripts (hard copy) even if we uploaded them in the application? Also before December 2nd??
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 21:29
Fountain , I thought all transcripts were electronic?

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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 22:14
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Do we have to send the transcripts (hard copy) even if we uploaded them in the application? Also before December 2nd??


You need to send a hard copy if you get an interview invite. You can upload scanned copies of your transcripts for the application (up to 8MB in total size).
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2010, 07:26
For EWMBA applicants: I cant remember if I posted this, but I did receive an invite email to schedule an interview just before the Thanksgiving Holidays. Good luck to all applying!
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2010, 09:19
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For EWMBA applicants: I cant remember if I posted this, but I did receive an invite email to schedule an interview just before the Thanksgiving Holidays. Good luck to all applying!


Congratulations skycastle. My application still says "reviewable"; any idea on the order in how they process/review applications?
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2010, 09:58
What's everyone doing with the online app Q where they ask you to list all the other schools you're applying to?

It says it's just for statistical purposes, but in the printed version, it shows up and not sure if that's the best thing....
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2010, 10:01
Hi,

New to the forums. I tried to avoid them to not freak myself out initially.

On the last rounds of edits and in for R2
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2010, 16:32
First of all, sorry I have not been active on this thread..I joined GMAT Club very recently and after not getting an interview invite from Ross, had low hopes for Haas.

However, I got an interview invite today...application went under review 11/5.

Excited and nervous!!

Wondering if any of you interviewed in the bay area...did you opt for on-campus or off-campus interview?

Best wishes to all who are waiting.
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Re: Calling all Berkeley-Haas Fall 2011 Applicants [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2010, 21:25
R2 Submitted! Time for the arduous wait...
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