Whoa whoa whoa they might have wrapped up R1 on-campus interviews last week but there's still almost a month for off-campus interviews before decision day. The interview invites only started going out in mid-November as I recall and they may go out right up until the end. There's a good chance they are still evaluating the last of the apps and I wouldn't think those are necessarily the ones that are of poorer quality. Do they mix them all up or go in submission order? I submitted mine the day they were due for R1 so maybe that's why I haven't heard anything yet. Let's stay positive about our chances and everyone else's.
Do people get into Haas at any time if they don't kill the interview? Haas gets so many high-GMAT, high-GPA applications for a relatively small incoming class, I don't think they take people who don't have the personality and cultural fit to go with the credentials. They seem genuine about the four pillars. This is just what I think based on my experience meeting staffers, current students and alums. Lots of dynamic and memorable personalities. I'm glad I've already done an interview for another program because at least when and if Haas contacts me, I will be a little more prepared. Finding out later could be a good thing. And being waitlisted is always a possibility and better than a ding
I do wish that they would tell the people who are being dinged without an interview before Jan. 12 though. So those people could grieve and move on.
Because I was feeling like I was a little too focused on my first-world problems of the ups and downs of applying to b-school, I collected several boxes of canned food and toiletries and cash and gift card donations for a local nonprofit in the last several weeks from friends, family and co-workers. Maybe I can inspire someone else on here to do something for others in their community this holiday season too.