Calling all Berkeley Haas MBA Applicants: [2020 Intake] Class of 2022

Berkeley Haas MBA Deadlines

Haas essays/requirements

• REQUIRED ESSAY #1
  What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum)
  
• REQUIRED ESSAY #2
  At Berkeley Haas, we are redefining leadership. We value different opinions and perspectives, recognizing that we always have more to learn about others’ lived experiences and histories. We encourage speaking up and listening, and courageously use our power to address barriers and drive change for positive impact.
  
  Tell us how a Berkeley Haas MBA would enhance your leadership profile, incorporating specific examples. (300 words max)
  
• OPTIONAL ESSAYS
  We invite you to help us better understand the context of your opportunities and achievements:
  
  • 1.What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
    
    • Did not complete high school
    • High school diploma or equivalency (GED) Associate’s degree (junior college) or vocational degree/license
    • Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS)
    • Master’s degree (MA, MS)
    • Doctorate or professional degree (MD, JD, DDS)
  • 2.What is the most recent occupation of your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
    
    • Unemployed
    • Homemaker
    • Laborer
    • Skilled worker
    • Professional
  • 3.If you were raised in one of the following household types, please indicate:
    
    • Raised by a single parent
    • Raised by an extended family member (grandparent, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousin)
    • Raised in a multi-generational home
    • Raised in foster care
  • 4.What was the primary language spoken in your childhood home?
    
  • 5.If you have you ever been responsible for providing significant and continuing financial or supervisory support for someone else, please indicate:
    
    • Child
    • Spouse
    • Sibling
    • Parent
    • Extended family member (grandparent, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousin)
    • Other
  • 6. 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)
• OPTIONAL INFORMATION #2
  This section should only be used to convey relevant information not addressed elsewhere in your application. This may include explanation of employment gaps, academic aberrations, supplemental coursework, etc. You are encouraged to use bullet points where appropriate.