<p>So what exactly do they look for when undergrads apply for it? (Besides GPA)</p>
<p>Also, say if you major in economics and not business, do you still apply to Haas? I heard that it is only after in which you get into the business school where they start preparing you for jobs in the real words.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
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<p>50% grades & coursework
35% essays
15% resume</p>
<p>[Application</a> and Selection, Undergraduate Program - Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley](<a href=“Application Process - Undergraduate Program - Berkeley Haas”>Application Process - Undergraduate Program - Berkeley Haas)</p>
<p>what is included in the “resume?” Internship? clubs?</p>
<p>Also, say if you major in economics and not business, do you still apply to Haas? I heard that it is only after in which you get into the business school where they start preparing you for jobs in the real words.</p>
<p>The resume is actually very much like a college application EC form. I can’t remember exactly, but there were 5 boxes for each title: Work Experience, Extra-Curriculars (?..like clubs and internships), Volunteer Experience, and Awards. </p>
<p>HelloAll, are you talking about coming into Berkeley as a freshman with an Economics major? Well, first of all, if you stated that on your application, you’re actually Undeclared. You have to apply for an Economics major since it is capped. It doesn’t matter what you come to Berkeley with. You just have to take all the classes, and then you get accepted into Haas (or Economics) and have that as your major. I don’t know if you were talking about a simultaneous degree with Economics and Business.</p>
<p>As SpareTire said, nobody gets into the Economics major straight away. Even if you had marked Economics as your intended major when you applied to Berkeley and were admitted, you still haven’t actually been admitted to the major. You have to then take the five Berkeley Economics prereq courses and then apply to the major. </p>
<p>*All five classes (or their equivalent) must be completed prior to acceptance to the major and all must be taken for a letter grade. Students may apply while in progress of completing any remaining prerequisites. Transfer students should apply in their first semester at Berkeley. Admission decisions will not be made until any prerequisite courses in progress are finished and grades are available. *</p>
<p>[Prospective</a> Majors](<a href=“http://emlab.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/prospect_prerequisites.shtml]Prospective”>http://emlab.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/prospect_prerequisites.shtml)</p>
<p>*A department application is required and is available from the Undergraduate Advisor in 543 Evans Hall during the first four weeks of each term only only and is due by the Friday of the fourth week of the application period. It is also available on the departmental website at [Prospective</a> Majors](<a href=“http://emlab.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/prospective.shtml]Prospective”>http://emlab.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/prospective.shtml). Applications are available during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.</p>
<p>Students should apply to the major at the beginning of the semester in which they are enrolled in their final prerequisites. Because of large enrollments and limited resources, it is necessary to restrict the number of students accepted into the major. Many factors are considered in determining admission. The main criterion is academic performance as measured by GPA in the prerequisite courses. The average GPA in prerequisite courses for students admitted to the major in recent years has been a 3.4. The economics major is impacted and to be considered for admission students should have a minimum of a 3.0 in the prerequisite courses. Students with a GPA of less than a 3.0 are typically not admitted.*</p>
<p>[Prospective</a> Majors](<a href=“http://emlab.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/prospect_admissions.shtml]Prospective”>http://emlab.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/prospect_admissions.shtml)</p>
<p>Cool, thanks for the clarifications! What would you guys suggest to improve my chances of getting Into Haas besides the grade factor?</p>
<p>Write solid essays that show that you know what you want to do with your career. Do meaningful extra-curriculars (meaning don’t join 20 clubs, join 1 or 2 and gain leadership positions). Do something in the summer before sophomore year like an internship with something you’re interested in.</p>
<p>Are there any Business clubs that are more… well-know around campus? And how do we go about joining clubs?</p>
<p>The well-known business clubs are Phi Beta Lambda, Asian Business Association, and Freshman Sophomore Business Club. But just because they’re well-known doesn’t mean they’re great clubs. I have my critiques. </p>
<p>You can look for clubs here:
[Student</a> Affairs](<a href=“http://students.berkeley.edu/osl/studentgroups/public/index.asp]Student”>http://students.berkeley.edu/osl/studentgroups/public/index.asp)</p>
<p>Can we still join once school starts?</p>