Hi guys, Reapplicant here. I got interviewed last year and lots of things have happened till then. Excited to meet the competition and some (hopefully) future classmates. Haas #1! Haas 2018 Essays Required Essays Essay #1 Tell us a six-word story that reflects a memorable experience in your life-to-date. Elaborate on why it is meaningful to you. (250 words maximum) Tip: A successful six-word story will pique the reader’s interest in the forthcoming explanation. Together, the story and explanation will share a specific and personal experience that helps the reader get to know you better, giving insight into your character, values, or how you would uniquely contribute to the Berkeley-Haas community. View sample six-word stories and video tips from the admissions committee. Essay #2 Respond to one of the following prompts: (250 words maximum) Describe a significant obstacle you have encountered and how it has impacted you. Describe how you have cultivated a diverse and inclusive culture. Describe a leadership experience and how you made a positive and lasting impact. Tip: Responses can draw from professional or personal experiences. Through your response, the admissions committee hopes to gain insight into your achievements, involvement, and leadership footprint. Essay #3 Briefly describe your immediate post-MBA career goals. (50 words maximum) How have prior experiences motivated and prepared you to pursue these goals? (250 words maximum) Tip: You are encouraged to reflect on both what you want to do professionally after business school and why this path interests you. Supplemental Information If you have not provided a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor, please explain. If not applicable, enter N/A. List, in order of importance, significant community and professional organizations and extracurricular activities in which you have been involved during or after university studies. Include the following information for each using the format below: Name of organization or activity Nature of organization or activity Size of organization Dates of involvement Offices held Average number of hours spent per month List full-time and part-time jobs held during undergraduate or graduate studies indicating the employer, job title, employment dates, location, and the number of hours worked per week for each position held prior to the completion of your degree. If you have ever been subject to academic discipline, placed on probation, suspended, or required to withdraw from any college or university, please explain. If not, please enter N/A (An affirmative response to this question does not automatically disqualify you from admission). Optional Essay Use this essay to share information that is not presented elsewhere in the application, for example: Explanation of employment gaps or academic aberrations Quantitative abilities For re-applicants, improvements to your candidacy

Haas DECISION TRACKER Updates for the last hour: Denied, 30 minutes ago, from Russian Federation, GMAT:670 (Q47 V35), GPA: 3.63, Industry: Computer Software, WE 87, heard via: email Denied, 32 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q50 V40), GPA: 3.7, Industry: Telecommunications, WE 70, heard via: email Waitlisted, 35 minutes ago, from Argentina, GMAT:680 (Q44 V39), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Insurance, WE 70, heard via: email Denied, 41 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:710 (Q44 V42), GPA: 2.89, Industry: Other, WE 80, heard via: email Denied, 41 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q49 V42), GPA: 3.35, Industry: Consumer Products, WE 70, heard via: email Denied, 44 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:750 (Q50 V41), GPA: 3.32, Industry: Computer Software, WE 45, heard via: email Denied, 47 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:760 (Q49 V44), GPA: 3.6, Industry: Consulting, WE 50, heard via: email Denied, 47 minutes ago, from Spain, GMAT:700 (Q49 V36), GPA: 3.2, Industry: Consulting, WE 55, heard via: email UPDATE YOUR STATUS

Haas DECISION TRACKER Updates for the last hour: Denied, 6 minutes ago, from Brazil, GMAT:710 (Q49 V37), GPA: 4, Industry: Consumer Products, WE 60, heard via: email Denied, 12 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:650 (Q42 V38), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Military & Defense, WE 120, heard via: email Waitlisted, 16 minutes ago, heard via: email Waitlisted, 30 minutes ago, from United States, GPA: 3.37, Industry: Mutual Funds and Brokerage, WE 95, heard via: email Denied, 45 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q49 V42), GPA: 3.4, Industry: Computer Hardware, WE 58, heard via: email Waitlisted, 56 minutes ago, from United States, GPA: 3.4, Industry: Consulting, heard via: email Denied, 58 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:730 (Q49 V41), GPA: 3.88, Industry: Computer Software, WE 54, heard via: email UPDATE YOUR STATUS

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when will they sent out rejection letters?

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Haas DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

Denied, 30 minutes ago, from Russian Federation, GMAT:670 (Q47 V35), GPA: 3.63, Industry: Computer Software, WE 87, heard via: email
Denied, 32 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q50 V40), GPA: 3.7, Industry: Telecommunications, WE 70, heard via: email
Waitlisted, 35 minutes ago, from Argentina, GMAT:680 (Q44 V39), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Insurance, WE 70, heard via: email
Denied, 41 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:710 (Q44 V42), GPA: 2.89, Industry: Other, WE 80, heard via: email
Denied, 41 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q49 V42), GPA: 3.35, Industry: Consumer Products, WE 70, heard via: email
Denied, 44 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:750 (Q50 V41), GPA: 3.32, Industry: Computer Software, WE 45, heard via: email
Denied, 47 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:760 (Q49 V44), GPA: 3.6, Industry: Consulting, WE 50, heard via: email
Denied, 47 minutes ago, from Spain, GMAT:700 (Q49 V36), GPA: 3.2, Industry: Consulting, WE 55, heard via: email

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Updates for the last hour:

Denied, 6 minutes ago, from Brazil, GMAT:710 (Q49 V37), GPA: 4, Industry: Consumer Products, WE 60, heard via: email
Denied, 12 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:650 (Q42 V38), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Military & Defense, WE 120, heard via: email
Waitlisted, 16 minutes ago, heard via: email
Waitlisted, 30 minutes ago, from United States, GPA: 3.37, Industry: Mutual Funds and Brokerage, WE 95, heard via: email
Denied, 45 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q49 V42), GPA: 3.4, Industry: Computer Hardware, WE 58, heard via: email
Waitlisted, 56 minutes ago, from United States, GPA: 3.4, Industry: Consulting, heard via: email
Denied, 58 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:730 (Q49 V41), GPA: 3.88, Industry: Computer Software, WE 54, heard via: email

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Hi,

Just wondering if someone could help me understand why I didn't even get an interview call based on my profile? This would help me pinpoint the area of improvement for re-applying to the college for next year. Let me know if I should post this to another thread.

I am from India, did Bachelors in Commerce from one of the topmost Delhi University college with 78% in undergrad. Been working in auditing at a Big4 since 4.5 years, and got the CPA certification. I have had a decent career growth, with one accelerated promotion and consistently high performance rating.

Reason for MBA - Change career to management consulting in the short-term, and general management in the long-term

GMAT 700 - V38 Q47

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Certification in French language
Participated in case studies/quiz competitions at college level (not much of extracurriculars with work)
Volunteered at 2 NGOs during college

Thanks in advance!

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Has any of you admitted folks received any official document/admission package by regular mail?

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Has anyone received a R3 interview invitation recently?

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Hi Cheshta13 - sorry to hear that you did not receive an interview invite. There aren't any glaring red flags with your profile, but given Haas's 12% admissions rate, average GMAT of 720, and average GPA of 3.71 last year (I wouldn't think this year is any easier), it takes a lot to stand out to the admissions committee, especially for a school that places such as high emphasis on culture (which in many respects is codified by its Defining Principles).

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you'd like more personalized feedback.

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HaaS School of Management has released its MBA essays for this year and the application deadline for Round 1 has been set for September 12.

HaaS is a value driven MBA program which treasures humility, curiosity, ethics, authenticity, and academic rigor. Berkeley looks for cultural fitment of candidates and values candidates with strong commitment towards their profession and society

HaaS application requires two essays:

Essay1: Tell us a six-word story that reflects a memorable experience in your life-to-date. Elaborate on why it is meaningful to you. (300 words maximum)

For the story to be right, it must be yours. HaaS will not evaluate you on your grammar for those six words. The six words should convey what you want to convey to HaaS. And don’t worry you have additional 294 words to complete your stellar story

Essay #2
Briefly describe your immediate post-MBA career goal, and discuss how it will put you on a path to a meaningful and rewarding career. (300 words maximum)

In this essay your focus should be on developing a road-map to align your immediate career goals with your long-term goals and how your MBA education and existing skills will contribute to complete the story.
The essays should bring out your leadership skills and values - The task you undertook, what you did or said, and how well you were able to demonstrate your values and commitment. Spend a good amount of time to set up a background story and formulate a meaningful structure to bring out all the key elements of your journey.

Now is a good time to start working on your application and essays, especially if you are interested to apply to multiple business schools.
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