Calling all Haas(Berkeley) EWMBA Applicants(2017 Intake) Class of 2020

I will have 8.5 yrs of exp.

Yeayy!!!
I got in too (from waitlist). I have Booth admit also. Now tough decision to make . Booth vs Haas. Any suggestions?

I am in Insurance industry but IT role. Want to move to consulting(tech focus probably)


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Is it worth applying at 26 years old? I honestly think it's the perfect program for me, but 26 seems way under the usual age.

Congrats!. From what I know of the consulting industry, you will have the same options at either program. However, if you want strong connections with the silicon valley tech world, Haas will be the clear winner.

There will be more people your age and experience level in the full-time program. Although, I imagine if you have strong work experience and a good reason to attend the EW program, then you will stand about the same chances as anybody.

Thanks, jaxndaxt145

Thanks, just saw this response. They have me for full day (with attending a class + lunch + cocktail reception etc.). If the interview is only 30 mins, that would make the whole thing (hopefully) less stressful.
Did anyone go through the 'interview day'? Any experiences/insights?
Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

Is anyone here applying for R3 ?
On average after applying how much time does it take to hear back from college ?

I submitted my application for R3 yesterday. Keeping my finger's crossed.

Update :
Just got an invite for the Interview and schedule Interview on 3/24 with Britta Narum. I will appreciate any and all inputs about the Interview and Interviewer.

My Profile:
Undergrad GPA : 3.4
GMAT : 730 (Q50,V37)
WE : 9 yrs
Industry : Semiconductor
Function : Engineering
Highest Degree : PhD

Thanks.

FYI: wh

They do have a quick turnaround! As far as the interview goes, it was very standard. As clearly as I can remember, here are the questions I was asked (I was interviewed and accepted in R1):

Walk me through your resume?
What are your short and long term goals?
Why an MBA?
Why Haas?
What defining principle most resonates with you?
What will you bring to the community of students around you?
What question do you wish I asked?
What questions do you have for me?

As far as other interview advice goes, wear a suit, don't bring a copy of your resume (they'll have one), and don't bring notes to look at during the interview (they mentioned this in one of their admissions videos). Also, my interview was only about 35 minutes long and there was no clear indication at the end that it, "went well" so I would just be confident and don't try to read too much into things.

Applied for R3 on 8th march. Got the 30 minute interview call on march 10th

My profile:
WE: 11yrs in Semiconductor Industry
GPA: 3.93
GMAT: 670 Q48 V35
Highest Degree: M.S

I had my interview on the 4th.
I almost had the same questions. Interview was relaxed (although I couldnt get relaxed during the interview ). The interviewer had a set of questions typed and they were taking generous notes during the answers... The interview was blind (interviewer had not seen full application). They asked me to pick a different defining principle from the essays and asked me to elaborate on an incident. Overall it was a positive experience during full visit. I attended class, talked to current students (they were very eager to talk and share info) and then took the department tour. There was also a student panel over lunch about commuting to the college which was very helpful.

Hope this helps..

Simply curious :D... How much time between you took the interview and you got your acceptance info

All decisions are posted on the decision date indicated on the website. If you are accepted, you will most likely get a phone call the day before the decision date as well (this happened in my case).

Is it advisable to carry business cards and give it to the interviewer?

That is not necessary. They already have all of your information within the application, and that's why Haas tells candidates not to bring a resume. The same thinking applies to a business card.

What's the significance of Haas opening a final round due April 24th? Does this mean they received a low volume of applications?


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They do this almost every year and it was mentioned by a member of the admissions committee when I did a campus visit in October.