The University of California has a premier top ranked B School in the shape of Haas School of Business. It is rendered a much sought after option because of its proximity to Silicon Valley, diverse and exceptional international student body and excellent faculty.

The total number of applications received in 2009 was 4,064 out of which 494 students were enrolled. The women candidates in the MBA class numbered 28.9% while 31% were international students. The work experience average was 5 years and 31 countries were represented in the classroom. The GMAT score averaged at 718. The essay questions for MBA admission were the usual suspects. The students could however, give free rein to their spontaneity, memories and innovation while answering these.

Deadlines
Fall 2011 Application Deadline & Decision Schedule

Round	Online Application submitted by	GMAT and TOEFL taken on or before deadline	Decision posted/emailed by
One	October 13, 2010	October 13, 2010	January 13, 2010
Two	December 2, 2010	December 2, 2010	March 3, 2011
Three	January 20, 2011	January 20, 2011	April 21, 2011
Four	March 16, 2011	March 16, 2011	May 26, 2011

Essay Topics
Essay 1: Give us an example of a situation in which you displayed leadership. (500 word maximum)

Essay 2: What are your post-MBA short-term and long-term career goals? How do your professional experiences relate to these goals? How will an MBA from Berkeley help you achieve these specific career goals? (1000 word maximum)

Optional Essay: 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)

Short Answer Questions:

• What are you most passionate about? Why? (250 word maximum)
• Tell us about your most significant accomplishment. (250 word maximum)
• At Haas, our distinctive culture is defined by four key principles - question the status quo; confidence without attitude; students always; and beyond yourself. Give an example of when you have demonstrated one of these principles. (250 words maximum, Review Berkeley-Haas' Defining Principles)
• There are many ways to learn about our program, what steps have you taken to learn about the Berkeley MBA? (250-word maximum)

Website: http://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/fall2008.html