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When you apply to the University of California -Berkeley Haas School of Business, they want to know what makes you feel alive, how an MBA will help fuel your MBA goals and what kind of leader you are —and they want you to show them.

Haas has added a video essay as one of the required MBA application components for 2023–24 and changed its Essay #2. My colleague Peter Johnson , a former Assistant Dean for the Full-Time MBA and Admissions at Haas, and I have fresh advice on how to answer these essay questions. 

Haas introduces the essay section of its application with a statement of its Defining Leadership Principles (DLPs). The Berkeley MBA program develops leaders who embody these principles: 

  • Question the Status Quo
  • Confidence Without Attitude
  • Students Always
  • Beyond Yourself 

The new video essay asks applicants to “briefly introduce yourself to the admissions committee, explain which leadership principle resonates most with you, and tell us how you have exemplified the principle in your personal or professional life.” Videos must clock in under two minutes.

Acing the Video

Video replies are gaining popularity among all b-schools. It’s a useful way to assess poise and presence as well as the thoughts and information you share. It’s also a way to enhance authenticity. While essays can now easily be cranked out with ChatGPT (although we definitely don’t recommend it ), an effective and personal video is harder to automate.

Videos are also a great way to assess judgment. Is a reply TMI? Admissions committees want to get to know the real you, but it’s obviously important to be appropriate. And, finally, videos can be a fun and fresh way to express your excitement about Haas. The DLPs are a distinctive draw that attracts students to Berkeley, so it can be a creative way to share your enthusiasm.

Be succinct. Two minutes may seem like a lot when you’re staring into the eye of the camera with admissions on the line — but it’s really not. With only that short window to work with, don’t try to address all four of the principles. Instead, focus on one of the principles and demonstrate how you reflect it with clear and cogent examples. 

Once you’ve sketched out your thoughts and know what you want to say, practice!  As noted the evaluation of these responses are likely to be graded on communication skills and poise as much as on content. And if you’re a bit intimidated about talking on camera or mastering the technology, Fortuna has you covered. Our fellow coach Cassandra Pittman explains how to ace your video here , and Karen Hamou offers advice on what to wear . 

Advice for Essay #2.

Leadership was the topic of Berkeley’s second essay last year. Now that the video is covering that theme, the new Essay #2 asks, “How will an MBA help you achieve your short-term and long-term career goals? 

Last year, this was a question embedded within the application and was 150 words on immediate short-term goals. With the word count expanded to 300, this question is likely probing more deeply to see if applicants have realistic goals that can be met through the program at Haas.

Although the prompt asks, “How will an MBA help…,” this essay is really looking beyond the credential of the recognized degree. Berkeley wants to know what skills you will build or enhance and what experiences you will leverage in pursuit of career goals. It’s important to be specific. Make sure you call out what specific aspects of Berkeley ’s MBA program will bolster your success after graduation.

We sometimes suggest citing companies that heavily recruit at Haas when applicable as a way of showing your awareness of the school and the link between your goals and what is achievable. For the budding entrepreneurs, perhaps mention Haas alumni entrepreneurs who are working in a similar space.

Our take on the rationale behind this question is this:  The committee wants to know if your personal and professional goals are aligned with the program at Haas and how you will leverage the Berkeley MBA experience to achieve them.

Start with a Splash in Essay #1

Essay #1 remains the same: “What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why?”

As someone who has read thousands of applications, we love the wording of this question. Any opportunity to learn about what ignites the spark in a candidate is really exciting to read. (Remember that most Haas admissions readers will be plowing through some 2,000 application essays in a single cycle.)

This question is also evocative of the iconic Stanford GSB essay, “What matters most to you, and why?” –  which similarly gets personal and requires a profound level of self-reflection and sincerity. This question also underscores that Haas is looking for people who will actively contribute to the community and beyond, not just in the classroom. This essay prompt allows the admissions team to understand “what makes you tick,” above and beyond what they’ll glean from your academic record and work history.

Your intellectual acumen and accomplishments being a given, what are you passionate about and why does it ignite that spark of life within you? A successful essay will share a specific and personal experience that helps the reader get to know you better, giving insight into your character, values, or how you would uniquely contribute to the Berkeley Haas community. 

Given that you only have 300 words, the maxim to “show, not tell” is critical here. You want to bring the reader on the experience with you so they can smell, taste, feel and connect to whatever it is you’re describing – what it felt like to summit that mountaintop and peer into the volcano’s smoky belly, or the felt experience in a devotional act of creation that erased any sense of time. 

Unless it’s deeply sincere and absolutely rings true, a community service moment or tutoring exchange isn’t necessarily the experience to spotlight. Dig deep and dare to have a little fun here; your voice can convey your personality.

Short Tips for Short Answer Essay #4 The final required essay asks, “Can you please 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? (150 words max)

One of the goals at Berkeley Haas is to develop leaders who value diversity and aspire to create an inclusive environment in which people from different backgrounds feel welcomed and supported.

Some or many applicants will not have direct experience in supporting DEI, especially international candidates for whom the concept may be new.  Even so, it’s important to demonstrate awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion and to share one’s own exposure to the concepts and perhaps how they hope their time at Haas will add to their ability to be inclusive leaders. 

Remember that diversity can be much broader than race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Feel free to explore differences in national origin, class or lived experiences and the lessons you learned from these experiences. 

The optional questions remain the same.

One final change this year is that Berkeley Haas has moved to using the Common Letter of Recommendation from GMAC : This change eliminates one additional question specific to Haas that asked recommenders to explain how applicants reflect the value of “confidence without attitude.” Haas explained to us that they adopted this change to streamline the process, making it easier on many fronts for applicants, letter writers and programs.

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Fortuna Admissions coach Dr. Sharon Joyce is the former associate director of admissions at Berkeley Haas. Fortuna Director Peter Johnson is Former Assistant Dean for the full-time MBA Program & Admissions at Berkeley Haas.

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The University of California -Berkeley Haas School of Business has added a video essay as one of the required MBA application components for 2023–24. The video essay asks about leadership, so Haas has also revised its Essay #2, formerly on that topic. They also simplified its recommendation letter by moving to the common format.

We’ve  got fresh advice on how to handle all of this, so read on.

Your Video Introduction

Haas sets itself apart from other schools with its Defining Leadership Principles (DLPs). The Berkeley MBA seeks to develop leaders who embody these principles: 

  • Question the Status Quo
  • Confidence Without Attitude
  • Students Always
  • Beyond Yourself 

The new video essay asks applicants to “briefly introduce yourself to the admissions committee, explain which leadership principle resonates most with you, and tell us how you have exemplified the principle in your personal or professional life.” Videos must clock in under two minutes. 

This requires some careful reflection —and some practice. Your response should be smooth, succinct and show what kind of leader you are and aspire to be. 

Videos give admissions committees a direct and authentic way to get to know you. They also are a good way to assess judgment.  Is your reply TMI? Admissions committees want to get to know the real you, but it’s obviously important to be appropriate. And, finally, videos can be a fun and fresh way to express your excitement about Haas. The DLPs are a distinctive draw that attracts students to Berkeley, and this is another way to demonstrate your fit..

Two minutes may seem like a lot when you’re staring into the eye of the camera with admissions on the line — but it’s really not. With only that short window to work with, don’t try to address all four of the principles. Instead, focus on one of the principles and demonstrate how you reflect it with clear and cogent examples. 

Once you’ve sketched out your thoughts and know what you want to say practice!  As noted the evaluation of these responses is likely to be graded on communication skills and poise as much as on content. And if you’re a bit intimidated about talking on camera or mastering the technology, Fortuna has you covered. Our fellow coach Cassandra Pittman explains how to ace your video here , and Karen Hamou offers advice on what to wear . 

Advice for Essay #2.

Leadership was the topic of Berkeley’s second essay last year. Now that the video is covering that theme, the new Essay #2 asks, “How will an MBA help you achieve your short-term and long-term career goals? (300 words)

Although the prompt asks, “How will an MBA help…,” this essay is really looking beyond the credential of the recognized degree. Berkeley wants to know what skills you will build or enhance and what experiences you will leverage in pursuit of career goals. It’s important to be specific. Make sure you call out what specific aspects of Berkeley’s MBA program will bolster your success after graduation.

We sometimes suggest citing companies that heavily recruit at Haas when applicable as a way of showing your awareness of the school and the link between your goals and what is achievable. For the budding entrepreneurs, perhaps mention Haas alumni entrepreneurs who are working in a similar space.

Our take on the rationale behind this question is this:  The committee wants to know if your personal and professional goals are aligned with the program at Haas and how you will leverage the Berkeley MBA experience to achieve them.

One final change this year is that Berkeley Haas has moved to use the Common Letter of Recommendation from GMAC : This change eliminates one additional question specific to Haas that asked recommenders to explain how applicants reflect the value of “confidence without attitude.” Haas explained to us that they adopted this change to streamline the process, making it easier on many fronts for applicants, letter writers, and programs.

Essays 1 and 4 and the optional essays remain the same. For a deeper dive into our advice on how to answer all of these essays, please see our Fortuna Admissions blog here . 

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Sharon Joyce is a director at MBA admissions coaching firm Fortuna Admissions and former Berkeley Haas Associate Director of Admissions. For a candid assessment of your chances of admission success at a top MBA program, sign up for a free consultation

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Haas Supplemental Application Guidelines

Below are the application, resume, essay, and video essay guidelines if you are applying for Fall 2024 transfer to Haas.

Haas Supplemental Application – Annotated Instructions

The Haas Undergraduate Program has a distinct culture and we seek applicants who represent the school’s four Defining Leadership Principles : Question the Status Quo, Confidence without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. As such, please thoughtfully consider these principles as you apply to our program. Contemplate their meaning as an expected part of your life long connection to the Haas School of Business [emphasis added].

The bolded section above is relevant to how you should compose your essay and put together your resume.  

During the application review process you may be contacted by the Haas Undergraduate Program if additional information is needed or if information submitted in your application requires clarification. We will contact you via email to submit additional documentation or to schedule a time to speak with you. The goal of the follow-up process is to ensure we have all appropriate and relevant information prior to making the admission decision.

Haas began verifying information submitted by some applicants a few years ago (the verification appears random). I would expect the process to be similar this year.  

The supplemental application includes the self-reported academic record, resume, and essay. Students will also have the option to upload a video interview. Interview questions will be included with the supplemental application. Uploading the video interview is mandatory. All application components must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm PST on January 31, 2024; failure to submit all components by the deadline will result in a denial of admission. Please note once you have submitted the form, you cannot make edits.

Make sure to allocate enough time to complete every part of the supplemental application well. Do NOT wait until the last minute to submit the supplemental application. Back in 2016, MAP@Berkeley closed at 9 PM PST on January 31 (I’m guessing the clock wasn’t set to the right time zone) and set off a wave of panic (the campus later extended the deadline to February 3, 2016). Trust me, your life will be better WITHOUT the hysteria that comes with something like that.  

IMPORTANT – Changes to your class schedule after January 31st: If you would like to report updated grades or make any changes to your 2024 Winter and/or Spring class schedule after January 31, 2024 you must notify the Haas Undergraduate Program using the Haas Transfer Update Form . Before making schedule changes, please review the minimum eligibility requirements for transfer applicants. All admission requirements must be completed by the end of the Spring 2024 term. We cannot guarantee that changes made after January 31, 2024 will be considered.

There is another set of instructions at the very end of the application form (after the video essay section) that explains how schedule/grade updates or corrections that occur after January 31, 2024 should be submitted.

Haas Resume – Annotated Instructions

The Haas admission committee has access to your UC application and will use the information included in the Activities & Awards section to evaluate your accomplishments outside of coursework. The Haas resume below gives you the opportunity to expand on entries included in the UC application or include new activities you engaged in after the November 30th UC deadline. If you do not have additional activities or information to provide, simply click the box at the beginning of each section to indicate you do not have anything to report. Leaving the Haas resume blank will not impact your admission decision as the committee will refer to the entries included in the UC application.

Although Haas will consider the activities listed in the UC Application if you leave the resume blank, I don’t recommend doing that since the resume offers quite a bit more room for you to elaborate on your “contributions and accomplishments” and gives you an opportunity to add new activities, as well as articulate how your activities are relevant to your aspirations to attend Haas and/or your ability to contribute to Haas as a student there (things that were not likely conveyed by how you described the activities in the UC Application).

In past instructions, Haas emphasized leadership (business or non-business) and ability to engage the community. When completing the resume, be strategic in how you select the activities (since there are only four categories and a limit of four activities per category). Focus on the ones where you have the strongest leadership roles, the most accomplishments, and/or the longest involvement or time commitment.

Make sure you only include activities that you participated in AFTER high school graduation (starting before high school graduation is ok as long as you continued after high school graduation, but leave out activities that ended by the time you graduated high school). This used to be part of the instructions but it may have been removed because it was too confusing (ok in one instance but not ok in another).

Keep in mind that more recent activities will be more relevant to your immediate ability to succeed at Haas (so if you graduated high school 10 years ago, try to focus on activities within the last few years; of course, there are always exceptions, such as military service that may have helped you build character that would benefit you for life).

Haas Resume – Guidelines

You’ll see that the activity description field for most categories says “Description of contributions and accomplishments,” and that is precisely how you should describe your activities. Don’t get caught up on “responsibilities” (what is expected of you for your position); instead, focus on what you have done above and beyond what is expected of you (values and/or improvements you brought to the organization and/or its members). For leadership roles, emphasize progression of responsibilities (such as advancements/promotions) and achievements.

Haas Essay – Annotated Instructions

The essays are the principal means we have of gaining insight about each applicant and their interests and reasons for applying to the Haas Undergraduate Program. The Haas essay question was created to provoke honest, thoughtful responses to help us get to know you. In addition to content, essays are evaluated for critical thinking and writing ability, skill in organizing and presenting thoughts and the relevance of your answer to the question posed [emphasis added].

These instructions, combined with the general instructions, dictate what your essay needs to accomplish: be well written, explain why you want to study at Haas, showcase who you are and the value you bring as a student to Haas, demonstrate your understanding of the Haas Defining Leadership Principles, and address how you intend to embrace those Defining Leadership Principles throughout your time at Haas and beyond.  

All applicants are required to respond to the following essay prompt: Describe your post-undergraduate goals. Why is a business degree essential in helping you achieve these goals? Your response is limited to 350 words. To avoid a session timeout, we recommend you compose your essay in a word processor using its word count feature then cut and paste your essay in this space.

Remember that you need to frame why you want to study at Haas, who you are and the value you bring as a student to Haas, your understanding of the Haas Defining Leadership Principles, and how you intend to embrace those Defining Leadership Principles throughout your time at Haas and beyond within the essay, IN ADDITION to answering the essay prompt.

Haas Essay – Guidelines

This is a straightforward “tell us how your goals align with ours” question (how your vision of your future align with Haas Defining Leadership Principles). I have developed a guideline to help you figure out how to cover the numerous pieces of information you need to include within the framework of the prompt, which is explained in my Haas Essay and Video Interview Guidelines ($99; remain on the payment page after you pay and you will be redirected to the download page – please note, purchase of a digital product is NONREFUNDABLE ).

Haas Video Essay – Annotated Instructions

Thank you for applying to the University of California, Berkeley and the Berkeley Haas School of Business. As part of the admissions review process, you are invited to record a video essay so that we may learn more about you. Before beginning your video response, you will need to confirm your identity by showing a picture ID. Please have an appropriate ID (driver’s license, school ID, or passport ID) available at the start of the video essay. The names from your ID and application should match. You will have 90 seconds to prepare an answer and a total of 5 minutes to record a response. You will also be provided with 3 total attempts to re-record and delete your response. The link to record and submit your video is listed on your application checklist in your MAP@Berkeley portal.

Make sure you have your ID ready. Every year I hear about students who forgot to show their ID when recording the video essay. Since the overall application instructions referred to this as the “interview,” I would expect the video essay to be a rebranding of the interview process, which Haas has previously utilized.

Haas Video Essay – Guidelines

I would recommend preparing for the video essay in the same way you would prepare for the interview.

I have developed a guide on preparing for the Haas interview that includes everything you need to know to impress the Haas admission officers, from how to dress to how to arrange your interview setting, plus a list of old interview questions and tricks to help you prepare and deliver a great interview. The guide is included with my Haas Essay and Video Interview Guidelines ($99; remain on the payment page after you pay and you will be redirected to the download page – please note, purchase of a digital product is NONREFUNDABLE ).

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The Berkeley Haas Video Interview – What to Expect + Sample Questions

Oct 11, 2023

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How the Haas video interview works 

Who is haas looking for, how can you prepare for your haas interview, make sure you’re admitted to the haas mba.

UPDATE : This article was originally posted on February 16, 2022. It has been updated with 2023/24 information and tips below. 

With its location in the heart of Silicon Valley and relentless focus on challenging the status quo, Berkeley Haas is at the top of many innovators’ lists of dream schools. 

However, as the number of people seeking to break into the technology segment grows every year, getting admitted to Haas’ small MBA class is harder than ever. 

This has been even more complicated to navigate with the Haas adcom’s decision to add a video interview component last year. 

That’s why we’ve prepared this guide to help you use your Berkeley Haas admissions video interview to stand out. We’ve rounded up not only our best tips but have also included sample interview questions to ensure you give your Haas application your best shot.

As one of the most elite business schools in the world (and one of the smallest MBA classes), landing an interview with Haas is no easy task. 

Thus, if you have passed to the interview phase of the Haas application process, congratulations! This is already an exceptional achievement. 

Haas Video interview

Source: The Berkeley Haas website

If you complete the video option for your interview, here’s what you can expect:

  • You will have to answer 5 questions in total
  • For each question, you have 45 seconds to think and 3 minutes to answer. 
  • You don’t have to speak for the full 3 minutes. You can end your answer early if needed. 
  • Questions 1, 2, and 5 (please see below) are fixed. Questions 3 and 4 are somewhat random but center around teamwork, humility, and taking risks. In recent months, however, most candidates are getting very similar questions for 3 and 4. 

Jenny Clare, associate director of admissions, shared these tips:

  • Don’t be nervous; it’s a relatively straightforward process as long as you practice with the technology ahead of time.
  • Make sure you have a reliable internet connection.
  • Think about your topics and answers ahead of time; practice speaking comfortably and naturally.
  • Remember: the video essay is just one part of the application.

NOTE: If you decide to complete the more traditional Haas interview, check out this post with expert tips !

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“The Berkeley MBA Program develops innovative leaders who know how to put new ideas to work, and to do so responsibly. By leveraging the innovative energy that’s ever-present in Berkeley Haas culture and in the business ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area, the program teaches you how to seize opportunities, challenge conventional wisdom, and act creatively.” Berkeley Haas Admissions 

Every year, Haas reviews thousands of applications to hand-pick less than 250 students to take part in their prestigious MBA program. There is no “standard” student at Haas, yet the average admitted student does tend to have 5.6 years of work experience and either an average 733 GMAT or Q163/V161 GRE score. Diversity is also a strong point for Haas, with its Class of 2025 containing 41% women, 14% LGBTQ+, 48% US minorities, and 47% international students. 

In addition, Haas also looks for candidates who embody their leadership principles:

Haas leadership principles

If this sounds like a community in which you’d be right at home, you’ll first have to prove you’ve got what it takes by successfully navigating the Berkeley Haas video interview. 

Though no interview is 100% predictable, Haas’s video interviews are more predictable than a typical interview. Please find the questions you can expect below. Though you may receive slightly different questions for #3 and #4, they are very likely to be similar to what is listed below. 

QUESTION 1 (FIXED)

  • Tell us something that shows how you will be able to contribute to diversity and inclusion on campus. 

QUESTION 2 (FIXED)

  • Why do you want to complete an MBA and why Haas? ( We suggest you mention your goals before diving into this answer!)

QUESTION 3 AND 4 (VARIABLE)

Since the questions all follow a similar structure/topic, we have grouped all possible options here. 

  • Tell us about an experience when you led a team and the situation became stressful and morale was low. What did you do and what were the results?
  • Tell us about a time when you argued with someone and turned out to be in the wrong.
  • Tell us about a time when you worked on a team of people who had strong opinions. How did you overcome the situation? 
  • Tell us about a time when being humble led to a positive outcome. 
  • Tell us about a time when you collaborated with a cross-functional team. What was difficult about the process and what did you learn?
  • Tell us about a time when you forged trust and collaboration with the people you work with. How did it make you feel and what did you learn?
  • Tell us about a time when you had to align a team toward a common goal. 
  • Tell us about a time you took a risk in your professional life. What was the outcome and what did you learn from this experience?
  • Give us an example of a time when you convinced your colleagues to do something that was not in their job descriptions. How did you go about convincing them?

QUESTION 5 (FIXED)

  • Is there anything else that you would like to add?

In addition to these questions, we have also prepared several mock interviews with fixed sets of questions so you can accelerate your practice. We suggest using them to have a friend or colleague test you on your interview performance. 

We have found that answering real interview questions on the spot is a much better means of preparation than reading lists of interview questions for most candidates.

We highly suggest you take a look at mock interview questions and sample interview responses before your interview . 

Our MBA Resource Center has dozens of real interview mocks from Haas, as well as detailed guides to help you prepare for questions ranging from “Why our MBA program?” to “Tell us about a time you failed.”

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If you’re still not quite confident with your interview skills, our interview experts can help you craft your answers or prepare you for the Haas video interview through mock interviews tailored to your profile. 

You have stressed about every aspect of your MBA application, and now you are ready for your interview! With the right preparation, this can be your chance to shine and get a highly-coveted spot at an elite business school. 

However, maybe you don’t know where to start in preparing, or maybe you tend to ramble on and lose focus during interviews. Maybe you’ve even downloaded sample questions and written out your answers. The problem is, when you try to apply these templates to your own story, it doesn’t quite work.

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I think I posted in the wrong forum so here it is again. I'm wondering what the video essay asks about and if there are different questions for each chance at recording. Thanks!  

I have the same question as you. So do you finally take the video essay? What questions do they ask?  

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Hey! I guess this response is a bit late if you were gunning to submit for round 1. For anyone from later rounds who is interested, I got a question somewhere along the lines of: "Why do you think you are a good fit for Berkeley's MFE program?" Take it with a grain of salt though, I don't know if everyone gets the same question or if the question persists across application rounds. Not sure whether the question remains the same on the second try, I recorded only one. Good luck!  

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  1. How to Prepare for the Video Essay

    One of the key components of the Berkeley MFE Program application is a video essay. The video essay is an opportunity for you to showcase your communication and presentation skills. Candidates record themselves answering the prompt which appears once you hit start. A webcam and microphone are required for this section.

  2. Applicant Video Essay : r/berkeley

    r/berkeley • 1 yr. ago judekeebs Applicant Video Essay University Thank you for applying to the University of California, Berkeley and the Berkeley Haas School of Business. As part of the admissions review process, you are invited to record a video essay so that we may learn more about you.

  3. Supplemental Essay Prompts

    Videos must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST on January 12, 2024. Check your email for an invitation and if requested, be sure to submit your video essay by the deadline. The questions are: How have you contributed to and bolstered the communities you are a part of? (Communities can = school, extracurriculars, family, etc.)

  4. Everything You Need to Know About the Berkeley Haas Video Essay

    5,155 views 79 Eric Askins, Executive Director of full-time MBA admissions at UC Berkeley Haas, describes exactly what the video essay is assessing and how applicants shoul...

  5. Spieker Undergraduate Business Program Video Essay Questions? : r/berkeley

    badbleepp14. • 1 mo. ago • Edited 1 mo. ago. I applied UC Berkeley with my first choice major being Undergraduate business program B.S which is the Haas school of business. a friend got the same video request and filmed it and got 3 questions which are listed above. And those are the ones I got and I just recorded mine so if you got ...

  6. Admissions Essays

    Required Essay #1 Required Essay #2 Required Essay #3 - Video Required Essay #4 - Short Answer Optional Essays Supplemental Information Video: Extracurricular Supplement Tips 1:32 Senior Associate Director of Full-time Admissions, Cindy Jennings Millette, shares how we look at, and evaluate, extracurricular and community involvement. Apply

  7. How to ace your video interview

    Berkeley MBA Blog How to ace your video interview By Jenny Clare Video interviews continue to increase in popularity. 60% of hiring managers and recruiters use them to assess potential new hires according to a recent survey by Software Advice.

  8. Essay Workshop Recordings

    See a few of the most memorable essays from Round 1 admitted students (last 10 minutes of Essay #2 video) Essay #1 What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? 53:21 Essay #2 Tell us how a Berkeley Haas MBA would enhance your leadership profile. 59:59 Apply

  9. How to Answer the New Berkeley Haas MBA Essay and Video

    The Berkeley MBA program develops leaders who embody these principles: The new video essay asks applicants to "briefly introduce yourself to the admissions committee, explain which leadership principle resonates most with you, and tell us how you have exemplified the principle in your personal or professional life.".

  10. Poets&Quants

    The University of California -Berkeley Haas School of Business has added a video essay as one of the required MBA application components for 2023-24. The video essay asks about leadership, so Haas has also revised its Essay #2, formerly on that topic. They also simplified its recommendation letter by moving to the common format.

  11. UC Berkeley MET Program Video Essay Submission : r/berkeley

    r/berkeley • 2 yr. ago Ok_Switch_7521 MET Video Essay University Hi! I've just received an email from UC Berkeley MET program asking me to submit a video essay. To all previous MET applicants, what it was about? Which questions they asked you? 🥺 Sort by: rsha256 • 2 yr. ago For last yr the questions were: why berkeley/met

  12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    A: In some cases, additional information is needed, and you may receive a request to record a video essay. Video essay requests are by invitation only. Videos must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST on the stated deadline. It is your responsibility to check your email inbox for information and submit your video essay by the deadline.

  13. 2023-2024 Berkeley Haas MBA Essay Tips and Example Essays

    Berkeley Haas' second essay changed dramatically this year, from a leadership-driven essay to one that directly asks about goals and how Haas will help you reach them. In this essay, you have a big task. In 300 words, you need to discuss: Context for your goals. Your specific-post MBA goals.

  14. Haas Supplemental Application Guidelines

    The supplemental application includes the self-reported academic record, resume, and essay. Students will also have the option to upload a video interview. Interview questions will be included with the supplemental application. Uploading the video interview is mandatory. All application components must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm PST ...

  15. The Berkeley Haas Video Interview

    Make sure you're admitted to the Haas MBA UPDATE: This article was originally posted on February 16, 2022. It has been updated with 2023/24 information and tips below. With its location in the heart of Silicon Valley and relentless focus on challenging the status quo, Berkeley Haas is at the top of many innovators' lists of dream schools.

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    The video essay is an opportunity for you to showcase your communication and presentation skills. Candidates record themselves... video essay | Stories from the Berkeley MFE Program, a one-year program that provides you with the knowledge and skills for a career in the finance industry.

  17. Facts & Figures

    Each year, our entering class profile is unique, differing from the year before and not predictive of future cohorts. As our applicant pool changes each year, so does our entering class. While we strive to have a consistent number of students in each incoming cohort, each student's personal and academic background is different. We hope this ...

  18. r/berkeley on Reddit: Has anyone completed the Video Essay Submission

    This subreddit is for all those interested in working for the United States federal government. Since the application process itself is often nothing short of herculean and time-consuming to boot, this place is meant to serve as a talking ground to answer questions, better improve applications, and increase one's chance of being 'Referred'.

  19. Admissions

    Video interview; Supplemental Application. Once you submit your UC Application, you will receive an additional email from UC Berkeley's Office of Undergraduate Admissions asking you to write and submit a supplemental essay about your interest in the Global Management Program.

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  21. Berkeley MET Video Essay : r/ApplyingToCollege

    Hey there, I'm a bot and something you said made me think you might be looking for help! It sounds like your post is related to essays — please check the A2C Wiki Page on Essays for a list of resources related to essay topics, tips & tricks, and editing advice. Please be cautious of possible plagiarism if you do decide to share your essay with other users.

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    Education US Quant Programs UCB MFE UCB Video Essay uofc 1/16/18 uofc Joined 1/16/18 Messages 3 Points 11 1/16/18 #1 I think I posted in the wrong forum so here it is again. I'm wondering what the video essay asks about and if there are different questions for each chance at recording. Thanks! yqssss Joined 1/20/18 Messages 1 Points 11 1/20/18 #2

  23. MET Video essay : r/berkeleymet

    r/berkeleymet • 1 yr. ago BigBraindumbo MET Video essay So I got an invitation to do the MET video essay on Jan 17th which is super late from when I saw others get it (it was also after the due date but there was an extension). Is there a reason why I got it so late other than just submitting my app later than some of these people? Sort by: