<p>I was reading on another thread about a student putting together a resume of their extracurriculars not their jobs. Is this only for students who do not work? It seems odd to me because your activities are already mentioned in the application. When Haas asks for your resume...they want an actual work history resume right?</p>
<p>yeah, they'll ask you to write out a resume with work history/experience on the haas supplementary form.</p>
<p>Awesome! Thank you</p>
<p>I've got a question as well, no need for a new thread.</p>
<p>How much do your general Berkeley application essays factor in to Haas acceptance? Do the people at Haas see those? I'm confused as to the importance of the UC application vs Haas application.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I thought it was 35% but I am not sure if that is also including the UC essays. I always assumed it did. Very good question...</p>
<p>Because you are admitted into berkeley by school, one can only go off the assumption that your application in its entirety will be seen by the undergraduate admissions council at haas. The whole system of the supplemental application thing is a bit of a relic from the previous systems, and as they shift toward gearing the system in another direction (i.e. elimination of the whole 'second round' process) they're probably going to move the supplemental app right next to the uc app when you choose to apply to berkeley-or something like that. in any case, the u.g adcom sees the uc essays and takes those into account as well. think about it this way: before they had the all-inclusive supplemental app, they had to select regular undergraduates from thier uc applications themselves-in that respect, we know that they look at the uc app, as well.</p>
<p>yeah, it is 35 percent comprehensive of the entire application. the whole essays and resume thing in my mind is actually a good thing for me..lol, but that's probably because i have a lower gpa then the rest of you guys. haha. </p>
<p>Furthermore, yeah, they do want work history, but on your resume, if you wish to include leadership positions in extracurricular activities unrelated to business that you feel would advance your standing you ought to. there's no reason why you shouldnt put it on your resume-i mean, it is a resume, after all. It's supposed to list your strengths, no matter where they are. So if you're an eagle scout or a coach of a pee-wee basketball team, i'd put that on there. I mean, why wouldn't you, ya know? Besides, that's what they state explicitly on the haas website under the resume portion...im too lazy to go pull it up.</p>
<p>"Besides, that's what they state explicitly on the haas website under the resume portion...im too lazy to go pull it up."</p>
<p>I haven't seen that anywhere on the Haas website. The only thing they mention about the resume is that it is 15% and that all candidates will be asked for one in January. I agree about the essay and resume portion. I have a great resume and I am looking forward to the essay. It gives people with more life experience a chance.</p>
<p>Have you ever posted your stats Sweetny? Just curious :]</p>
<p>Yes, but here is a quick run down:
GPA:3.94 (should go up to 3.96 when I apply)
EC: Work full time since I became legally able to :) Several years full time work experience in my field (accounting)
Pre reqs: done by time of app
Breadth:done by time of app</p>
<p>I go to school and work full time so I am hoping they will take that into consideration. What about you? What are your stats? I think it is going to come down to the essay. I don't think there are that many people that are unqualified that apply so we are all for the most part on the same academic level.</p>
<p>I can't remember, but I'm just curious aren't you also applying to uva Sweetny?</p>
<p>No, I am also applying to NYU and UCLA. I was going to apply to USC but I decided against it. I am sure I will through in some others when I actually apply but for now that is the list.</p>
<p>lol, now i remember where i got that from. it was from the haas undergraduate information seminar i attended. sorrrry about that.</p>
<p>I went to one of those too....hmm I guess it didn't get brought up.</p>
<p>Stats:
3.94 (I hope :/ borderline in a summer class ATM)
EC's: couple of things on the Berkeley campus
Very confidant I'm going to be rejected</p>
<p>That's sweet that you've already got experience in account, I think that will go a long way.</p>
<p>why would you be confident that you'd get rejected, if i may ask.</p>
<p>Errr, confused as to whether you’re referring to the wording or why I don’t think I’ll be accepted. I suspect the latter, so:
EC’s and my workload (or lack thereof). I’ve only been taking 14ish units per semester, which doesn’t seem to be much compared to some on this forum. And I don’t have any “leadership” EC’s whatsoever. My GPA isn’t bad, but considering the workload, it isn’t great either.</p>
<p>Wilderr, in reference to your comment about your light workload, don't worry about that. I too was concerned about my unit workload, but I spoke with one of the transfer counselors at my school. He said that as far as the public schools go, i.e. UC's and CSU's, they don't consider your workload. However, the private universities do look at your workload and how rigourous your classes are. Hope that helps. =]</p>
<p>ya. so basically, with my 13242940 gazillion unit 3.7ish gpa to your 3.9ish gpa it doesnt matter. great. im effed.</p>
<p>although i knew this already..</p>
<p>zemookmook, don't let yourself down like that. a 3.7 is a competitive GPA. If you look through these forums, you'll see someone who got admitted into Haas with a 3.7 GPA. I can't recall what the persons name was however, sorry. But seriously, a 3.7 GPA is really good. And keep in mind, GPA is only HALF of what admissions look at. They want to see who the person is behind the GPA. That's where your essays come in. And I mean, cmon, I'm sure you know just as well as I do that GPA isn't everything. Just keep up the hard work and write a killer application. =]</p>
<p>You may be right, but Haas specifically says workload is considered. They seem to enjoy doing everything their own way...</p>