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Welcome 2025-2026 Haas Applicants
Welcome, all Haas class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.
View the full Haas Class Profile --> https://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/class-profile
View the full Haas Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://haas.berkeley.edu/recruiters/report/
APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS
Maria Martinez Madrigal, Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at UC Berkeley Haas, provided insights into the application process. Applicants are evaluated holistically across academics, professional experience, and personal attributes. The program requires two professional letters of recommendation, ideally from supervisors. A unique feature of the application is a video essay prompt asking, "What makes you feel alive and why?" Applicants are encouraged to be authentic and reflective.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Haas is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, a hub for innovation and technology, providing students with access to a vast network of industry leaders and opportunities. The program emphasizes experiential learning through initiatives like Cleantech to Market and the Sustainable Investment Fund. Haas offers multiple MBA formats: full-time, evening and weekend, flex, and an MBA for executives, all sharing the same curriculum but differing in structure.
CULTURE & VALUES
Haas is distinguished by its defining leadership principles: Questioning the status quo, confidence without attitude, student always, and beyond yourself. These principles are deeply embedded in the community and culture, influencing both the academic and social environment.
CAREERS & OUTCOMES
Haas boasts the third-highest lifetime earnings among business schools, with 91% of graduates accepting job offers within six months. The alumni network is particularly active on the West Coast, providing robust support and networking opportunities.
NOTABLE Q&A
Applicants were advised to add context to their academic records, especially if their GPA does not reflect their potential. The program is not solely tech-focused, despite its location, offering strong opportunities in fields like social impact and real estate. The alumni network is highly active, particularly in the Bay Area, supporting students and graduates extensively.
ADVICE FROM THE SESSION
Applicants should focus on authenticity and alignment with Haas's values. Engaging with the Haas community through events and networking is encouraged to understand the culture and opportunities better.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, AMY BARTOW)
• NO GMAT/GRE waiver offered - test required from everyone
• New graduate certificate in AI; faculty integrating AI across all courses
• Class size ~280; curriculum is 40% core / 60% electives
• Flex MBA can be completed online - suitable for some international students
• Average alumni salary 3 years post-graduation: $220,000+; 90%+ employed within six months
• Sustainability and social impact are understated strengths (Skydeck and eHub support entrepreneurship)
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Welcome, all Haas class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.
| Haas MBA Deadlines 2024-25 | ||
| Round | Application Due | Decisions |
| Round 1 | Sep 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Jan 8, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Mar 31, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| Haas MBA Essays 2023-24 | |
Essay 1 | What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum) |
| Essay 2 | What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals? Short-term career goals should be achievable within 3-5 years post-MBA, whereas long-term goals may span a decade or more and encompass broader professional aspirations. |
| Essay 3 | One of our goals at Berkeley Haas is to develop leaders who value diversity and to create an inclusive environment in which people from different ethnicities, genders, lived experiences, and national origins feel welcomed and supported. Describe any experience or exposure you have in the area of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging whether through community organizations, personal, or in the workplace? Candidates seeking consideration for mission-aligned fellowships may use this space to reflect on their commitment to the mission of those fellowships.(300 words max) |
| Essay 4 | The Berkeley MBA program develops leaders who embody our four Defining Leadership Principles. Briefly introduce yourself to the admissions committee, explain which Defining Leadership Principle resonates most with you, and tell us how you have exemplified the principle in your personal or professional life. |
| Haas Application Stats Class of '25 | |||||
| Applicants | 2904 | ||||
| Accepted | 668 | ||||
| Acceptance Rate | 23% | ||||
| Enrolled | 244 | ||||
| Yield Rate | 36.58% | ||||
| Haas Class Profile Class of '25 | |||||||||||||||
| Avg. GPA | 3.64 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. WE | 70 | ||||||||||||||
| Average GMAT | 733 | ||||||||||||||
| Median GMAT | 730 | ||||||||||||||
| % GRE | 53% | ||||||||||||||
| Avg GRE Quant | 164 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. GRE Verbal | 161 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. Total GRE | 324 | ||||||||||||||
| Haas Employment Data Class of '23 | |||||||||
| Employed at Graduation | 73.2% | ||||||||
| Employed 3 Months | 88.7% | ||||||||
| Average Salary | $162,831 | ||||||||
| Average Bonus | $36,777 | ||||||||
| Salary and Bonus | $199,608 | ||||||||
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APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS
Maria Martinez Madrigal, Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at UC Berkeley Haas, provided insights into the application process. Applicants are evaluated holistically across academics, professional experience, and personal attributes. The program requires two professional letters of recommendation, ideally from supervisors. A unique feature of the application is a video essay prompt asking, "What makes you feel alive and why?" Applicants are encouraged to be authentic and reflective.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Haas is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, a hub for innovation and technology, providing students with access to a vast network of industry leaders and opportunities. The program emphasizes experiential learning through initiatives like Cleantech to Market and the Sustainable Investment Fund. Haas offers multiple MBA formats: full-time, evening and weekend, flex, and an MBA for executives, all sharing the same curriculum but differing in structure.
CULTURE & VALUES
Haas is distinguished by its defining leadership principles: Questioning the status quo, confidence without attitude, student always, and beyond yourself. These principles are deeply embedded in the community and culture, influencing both the academic and social environment.
CAREERS & OUTCOMES
Haas boasts the third-highest lifetime earnings among business schools, with 91% of graduates accepting job offers within six months. The alumni network is particularly active on the West Coast, providing robust support and networking opportunities.
NOTABLE Q&A
Applicants were advised to add context to their academic records, especially if their GPA does not reflect their potential. The program is not solely tech-focused, despite its location, offering strong opportunities in fields like social impact and real estate. The alumni network is highly active, particularly in the Bay Area, supporting students and graduates extensively.
ADVICE FROM THE SESSION
Applicants should focus on authenticity and alignment with Haas's values. Engaging with the Haas community through events and networking is encouraged to understand the culture and opportunities better.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, AMY BARTOW)
• NO GMAT/GRE waiver offered - test required from everyone
• New graduate certificate in AI; faculty integrating AI across all courses
• Class size ~280; curriculum is 40% core / 60% electives
• Flex MBA can be completed online - suitable for some international students
• Average alumni salary 3 years post-graduation: $220,000+; 90%+ employed within six months
• Sustainability and social impact are understated strengths (Skydeck and eHub support entrepreneurship)
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Anybody still have the MBA resumes Google Drive link? I remember I saw the link to see example resumes but lost them, could you please send again? Thank you so much!!
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For those applying to Berkeley Haas this upcoming cycle, the school has made a few notable changes to its application essays for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle. Here’s a summary of what’s new and what remains the same:
1. Video Essay : “Feel Alive” Prompt
The previous written essay asking “What makes you feel alive and why?” has now been converted into a video essay format.
Format: 1 to 2 minutes, with two recording attempts
2. Career Goals Essay Remains Unchanged
Prompt: “What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals?”
Length: 300 words
3. New Supplemental Essay: “Distance Traveled”
This replaces last year’s DEI essay. The new prompt invites applicants to reflect on their personal journey and experiences that have shaped their perspective and goals.
Length: 300 words
4. Optional Essay
Applicants can also submit an optional 300-word essay to explain any aspects of their application that require clarification. This could include academic performance, employment gaps, or other unique circumstances.
Good luck for the 2025-2026 cycle!!!
1. Video Essay : “Feel Alive” Prompt
The previous written essay asking “What makes you feel alive and why?” has now been converted into a video essay format.
Format: 1 to 2 minutes, with two recording attempts
2. Career Goals Essay Remains Unchanged
Prompt: “What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals?”
Length: 300 words
3. New Supplemental Essay: “Distance Traveled”
This replaces last year’s DEI essay. The new prompt invites applicants to reflect on their personal journey and experiences that have shaped their perspective and goals.
Length: 300 words
4. Optional Essay
Applicants can also submit an optional 300-word essay to explain any aspects of their application that require clarification. This could include academic performance, employment gaps, or other unique circumstances.
Good luck for the 2025-2026 cycle!!!
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Thank you for sharing a bit about your background, it sounds like you have a fairly competitive profile. That said, it’s difficult to offer detailed guidance without a closer look at your work as a software developer over the past four years.
While pivoting to product management through an MBA is absolutely possible, there are specific strategies and prerequisites that can help make that transition more successful.
If you’d like, feel free to share your profile with us, and we’d be happy to Book a Free Consulting Call to explore your options in more depth. https://thinkbluebox.com/not-paid/faqs/ ... tion-form/
Hi All. How much are people writing for each of the extracurricular activities, considering you’ve got 500 words available for each? Out of curiosity, has Haas always been so generous with their word limits in this section? I’ve never seen anything close to this with any other schools.
Enough to get the point across without being to overbearing
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