University of California, Berkeley (Haas) MBA School
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MBA Application Schedule
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| Round 1 |
11/04/08 |
11/04/08 |
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| Round 2 |
12/09/08 |
12/09/08 |
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| Round 3 |
01/30/09 |
01/30/09 |
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| Round 4 |
03/11/09 |
03/12/09 |
05/19/09 |
Applications must be received by midnight Pacific Standard Time on the evening of the deadline date to be considered for that round.
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: Two
# of Essays: Six
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
Application Fee: $175
MBA Essay Questions
Fall 2009 Essay Questions
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If you could change one thing you’ve done in your life, what would it be, and how would you do it differently? (250-word limit)
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Tell us about your most significant accomplishment. (250-word limit) |
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At Haas, we value innovation and creativity. Describe an innovative solution you have created to address a specific challenge.
(250-word limit)
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What steps have you taken to learn about the Berkeley MBA program, and what factors have influenced your decision to apply? (250-word limit)
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Give us an example of a situation in which you displayed leadership. (500-word limit)
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What are your short-term and long-term career goals? How do your professional experiences relate to these goals? Why do you want an MBA from Berkeley at this point in your career? (1000-word maximum) |
Optional Essays:
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Please feel free to provide a statement concerning any information you would like to add to your application that you haven’t addressed elsewhere. (500-word maximum)
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If you wish to be considered for the Haas Achievement Award (for individuals who have achieved success in spite of significant economic, educational, health-related and/or other obstacles), please use this space to address the obstacles you have overcome. (750-word maximum) |
MBA Recommendation Letters
Recommendations must be completed on company letterhead or stationary, but use the MBA Recommendation Form form to mark your responses to question 9, appraising the applicant in terms of differing traits.
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Are you, or have you been, the applicant’s direct supervisor? If not, what is the nature of your relationship?
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How long have you known the applicant? How frequent is (was) your interaction with the applicant?
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How does the applicant’s performance compare with that of his or her peers?
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How effective are the applicant’s interpersonal skills?
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What are the applicant’s three greatest strengths? Cite specific examples.
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What are the applicant’s three greatest weaknesses or areas in need of improvement? Cite specific examples.
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What significant contribution has the applicant made to your organization?
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Please comment on the applicant’s potential for leading an organization.
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Please give us your appraisal of the applicant in terms of the traits listed below. Compare the applicant with others whom you
know have applied to business school or with individuals who are being groomed for leadership positions within your organization.
It should be extremely rare for any candidate to receive “truly exceptional” in all areas, and unusual for a candidate to receive either “superior” or “truly exceptional” in all areas. (Grid included on MBA Recommendation Form)
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