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Just checked my Berkeley account to find that my status has changed to "Interview and Review". I suggest checking your account for the same.

Congrats! Did you receive an email from haas for an interview as well?

No, that's the odd thing: no email.

There are instructions for scheduling an interview within the Berkeley account, however.

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FYI:
I was doing some searching and found that some people on Clear Admit have reported being invited to interview. Anyone out there heard anything and/or been invited to interview?

https://blog.clearadmit.com/livewire/?sc ... nd=round-1

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The latest entry on Clear Admit (Nov 9, 9:22pm) was me. I didn't receive an email invitation to interview, but rather checked my Berkeley account and saw that my status had changed to "Interview and Review". A capability within my account had been activated to set up an interview.

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15 invites reported on forum so far. Those who have received their decisions, please update your profile status to 'Invited' to reflect the same in the table below so that we can have accurate picture of # of invites.

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How does this number (15) compare to the same time last year?

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This process is starting to hurt my heart.

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How does this number (15) compare to the same time last year?

There were 12 invites reported on forum up to Nov 10 last year

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FROM Haas Admissions Blog: How Part-time MBA Studies Strengthen Post-Military Careers

Berkeley MBA student and former naval officer LeAnn Turner (center)

Part-time MBA students typically don’t want to put their careers on hold while getting their degrees. That includes students in the Evening & Weekend Berkeley MBA Programlike Tony Sgroi, LeAnn Turner, and Alexander Polyansky, who are building their post-military careers. Here’s what they had to say about why they chose business school, where their careers are headed, and why they recommend it to other vets.

Alexander Polyansky, founder & COO, NVENTI

His military career: Four years in the U.S. Army, Infantry/Mortars. Served in South Korea and the US.

His decision to go to Haas: “After leaving the military, I started my own business. Its failure taught me that I was missing the basic skills needed to run a business. But instead of going right into business school, I started working as a patent examiner in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Once I decided to go to business school, it had to be Berkeley-Haas. I’ve always been entrepreneurial and its proximity to Silicon Valley is a great advantage.”

His future: “A classmate introduced me to a patent attorney at Skydeck. Four hours later, we had the idea that became NVENTI. We’re using datasets, machine learning, and natural language processing to help entrepreneurs and innovators navigate the patent process.”

He recommends an MBA to other vets because: “The military teaches a lot about the power of teamwork. Knowing how to work in teams is incredibly important in business as well, and where you go to business school makes a difference. Berkeley-Haas is all about teamwork and collaboration. It is an incredible amalgam of resources and connections. It’s my classmates, professors, coursework, and the Angel network that are making NVENTI viable.”

LeAnn Turner, finance operations project and process manager, Google

Her military career: After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, LeAnn (Pictured above, center) served five years, ending her service as a tactical information warfare officer on a naval warship.

Her decision to go to Haas: “I wasn’t ready to give up a job I love to return to school full-time. My husband and I are happy here in the Bay Area, and with the Haas top-ranked part-time MBA program in our back yard, it was a no-brainer. Plus, the majority of my tuition is covered between the Post 9-11 GI Bill and Google. Everything told me this was the right time and place to do this.

Her future: “I always thought I would make my career in finance, but working at Google and going to Haas have introduced me to so many other aspects of business, like marketing. At school I can learn a new subject, and Google is great about internal job changes—that’s a great combination for exploration. I’m still deciding what I want to be when I grow up.”

She recommends an MBA because: “It is a great investment in yourself. Business is so broad; it has so many aspects that those of us who’ve been in the military know very little about. Business school gives you a solid foundation across the board. It is a terrific steppingstone. Nothing but good things can come from getting an MBA.”

Tony Sgroi, plant manager, Eaton Corporation

His military career: Four years in the U.S. Army, Infantry. Served in Iraq, where he earned a Bronze Star. His last position was battalion assistant operations officer.

His decision to go to Haas: “Berkeley-Haas is world-renowned. The faculty represent the best in their fields. Campus is close enough that I can attend the Dean’s Lecture Series and other events.”

His future: “In the military, someone hands you a new assignment every nine months. Now, I have choices, and in the Career Management Group, I have a great resource for advice and coaching.

He recommends an MBA to other vets because: “The military teaches you strong leadership skills, but not much about how business runs. After a couple of years at Eaton, I realized I wanted to understand the theory behind some of the things I’d been doing intuitively and to learn how to make wiser, more strategic business decisions. I’m getting that knowledge, and I’m getting more attention and respect at work.”

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FROM Haas Admissions Blog: Executive MBA Ranks High with Veterans

The 69 students enrolled in the Berkeley MBA for Executives Program pack a lot of diversity into their cohorts. For Mark Gorenflo and Michael Boos (pictured above), that includes the valuable skills learned serving in the military. Here’s what they had to say about why they chose business school, where their careers are headed, and why they recommend it to other vets.

Mark Gorenflo, director of operations, DIUx (Defense Innovation Unit Experimental)

His military career: A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Mark (pictured r.) served 21 years in the U.S. Navy, and followed that with 10 years as a civilian employee in the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.

His decision to go to Haas: “As part of an informational session, I made an executive MBA program class visit. It happened to be an Operations class, a very tangible subject that I could easily relate to. Better yet, the students in class asked all of us visitors to introduce ourselves and say a bit about why we were there. Everyone was so welcoming and encouraging—and they still are.”

His future: “In the past, the Department of Defense was a source of innovations crucial to modern society—GPS and the Internet, are just two examples. At DIUx, we want to do the reverse: Introduce innovations developed by the private sector to the military. We’re looking for more nimble ways to engage high technology entrepreneurs to help ensure that the U.S. military maintain its qualitative edge over potential adversaries.”

He recommends an MBA to other vets because: “First, the marginal utility of what you learn will be greater than your classmates. Almost everything will be new to you, from Accounting to Economics to Marketing. You’ll find a lot of rigor in those subjects. Second, your leadership and operational experience will enrich any classroom discussion. Third, it’s one of the best ways to take full advantage of your Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits.”

Michael Boos, first officer, Southwest Airlines
His military career: After graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Michael served eight years, completing 716 combat hours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He followed that with five years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

His decision to go to Haas: “The caliber of the students and the faculty, the warmth of the welcome were all important factors. But to be business-like about it, the program makes financial sense. The Post 9/11 G.I Bill treats the Berkeley MBA for Executives Program like a full-time program, and because this is a public university, it pays 100% of the tuition and books, plus a housing allowance. All that, and you’re at a top-ranked business school.”

His future: “I love flying and want to stay in the cockpit as long as I can. Fortunately, Southwest Airlines

encourages pilots to take on management roles while still flying. Our current VP of Flight Ops still flies. I would love to follow that same path in my career. Or, given my flexible schedule as a commercial pilot, pursuing a second career in finance or strategy has a lot of appeal. I love the idea of being able to pursue more than one passion.”

He recommends an MBA to other vets because: “An MBA program pushes you beyond your core military competencies. I left the Air Force as an expert pilot confident in my leadership skills. But it can’t teach you the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the business world. An MBA gives you insights into everything from microeconomics to how to handle an Excel spreadsheet.”

Interested in pushing beyond your core competencies? Explore the Berkeley MBA for Executives Program.

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Anyone know when we should start losing hope? I know they say invites can come until the final minute, but surely those are not the type of invites you want...

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Those receiving invites recently, are you being invited to the on-campus interview day? I'm curious as it is becoming short notice for travel purposes.

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Those receiving invites recently, are you being invited to the on-campus interview day? I'm curious as it is becoming short notice for travel purposes.

Got an invite today at 2:15 EST! No more on-campus slots for 3 weeks so chose off-campus.

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Anyone know when we should start losing hope? I know they say invites can come until the final minute, but surely those are not the type of invites you want...

Me too. Did they ever post up last day for invites?

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Anyone know when we should start losing hope? I know they say invites can come until the final minute, but surely those are not the type of invites you want...

Per last year's stat, not even half the invites seem to have gone out yet for R1, but I'm getting more nervous as time goes by.

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Anyone have any data or causal knowledge on the timing of the interview request during the process (early or late) and acceptance rates? I feel like that would be a fascinating stat.

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Anyone have any data or causal knowledge on the timing of the interview request during the process (early or late) and acceptance rates? I feel like that would be a fascinating stat.

I was thinking the same thing yesterday. Would love to know.

Anecdotally I know someone who got a really late invite but is a current student.

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Those receiving invites recently, are you being invited to the on-campus interview day? I'm curious as it is becoming short notice for travel purposes.

Got an invite today at 2:15 EST! No more on-campus slots for 3 weeks so chose off-campus.

Does this mean most of the people being interviewed have already been invited?

No more on campus slots should correlate to most of the interviews having already been sent out, no?

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Those receiving invites recently, are you being invited to the on-campus interview day? I'm curious as it is becoming short notice for travel purposes.

Got an invite today at 2:15 EST! No more on-campus slots for 3 weeks so chose off-campus.

Does this mean most of the people being interviewed have already been invited?

No more on campus slots should correlate to most of the interviews having already been sent out, no?

Not necessarily as off-campus interviews are a large part of the process as well. But what this gets back to is whether there is a method to the timing of invites or just random?

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I am 10 miles from the school. If lucky enough to get an invite I would hope I can do an on-campus interview...

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Received an invitation at 3 pm EST today! Excited but also surprised -- I had pretty much written off Haas since my status had been "Application Under Review" for a month and a half.