UCB HAAS Fall 2020 Transfer Thread

i jinxed myself

cuz the admissions counselor told me the interview is basically if you were on the edge like if you are gonna get rejected or accepted.

i didnt want to get the interview LOLLLL ;-; but best of luck to everyone and nice to meet ya! @DingoOnCampus - thx for directing me here

@Ohm888 - i saw your answer regarding having a lot of associate degrees and how your stance has changed on it. I was curious as to what you would think of a student who has been at a CCC for two years (so since fall 2018) and will have 7 associate degrees when graduating from CCC this spring? Is it weird? is it frowned upon? what do you think?

Hi everyone! I am a transfer student and applied to Haas for fall 2020. Does anybody know what it means if we did not get an email for the online interviews? I also wanna ask, does our supplemental essay affect our application of getting into Haas? Thank you

I received an email for online “video interview” aswell.

Can someone post what questions you had if you already took the interview.?

Goodluck guys

Hello, no interview, based on past findings, essentially means that you’re either 100% in or 100% out. The interview process is used to decide applicants who they need clarification on or are essentially borderline.

and to the latter half, yes, they are incredibly important.

I’ve also received an email regarding the “video interview” but cannot find the questions or what type of interview it is.
Seems that there is no interviewer, rather 6 general questions and a timer on the screen while watching yourself on the webcam.
Reading other posts I’ve seen people have been interviewed by an alumni, but this may have been for the mba not undergraduate.
Would really like to know how to prepare. Best of luck to everyone.

@heyigotnoclue I’m not sure if that’s 100% true as basically everyone who was interviewed last year got accepted. And the couple who weren’t interviewed up here did not get in. Obviously there are numerous variables but I think the main takeaway is no one knows the exact purpose. So people should not be upset if they were requested to interview or not.

Do you know if the interview is all sent out at the same time or slowly in batches

Thank you for your response! Good luck for your applications :slight_smile: @Doviii

By the way, does any of you guys know someone who got into haas without the interview with a 3.7 gpa? Bcs I’m actually a bit concerned and nervous for not getting an email for the interview invitation today. I’m wishing y’all the best of luck with the interview to those of you who got the invitation! And those who haven’t gotten the email, let’s cross our fingers and don’t lose hope! :slight_smile:

[ *]Intended Major: Business Administration
[ *] GPA: 3.942 Overall
[ *] Extracurriculars: 2 Clubs and a Professional Certification.
[ *] Job/Work Experience: Full-Time High End Retail Regional Manager
[ *] Volunteer/Community service: Wilderness Crew Leader
[ *] Personal Statement: Insight 9/10, Personal 8/10, Prefer not to share details.

[ *] Applied for Financial Aid: Of Course!
[ *] State: California, USA
[ *] School Type: CCC - De Anza College, 2nd Year w tons of credits
[ *] Ethnicity: Decline to State
[ *] Gender: Male
[ *] Income Bracket: Decline to State
[ *] Hooks: Prefer not to share. Would reveal my identity.

Applying to:
Reach: Columbia, Stanford
Target: NYU, Cal, UCI
Safety: Cal Poly, UCR, CU Boulder

Best of Luck to all of you!

has anyone got the interview yet? if yes can you please share the questions you had so that we can use that as a training?? PLEAASEE?

Please post interview questions if someone already took the interview . I am a little nervous lol ?

When are your interviews due by? Mines due by tomorrow night! Would love if someone can post the questions if you can :slight_smile:

These were from last year’s Undergrad interview with a Live person on the other end asking them.

  1. Why do you want to study Business?
  2. What made you want to apply to Berkeley specifically? What can you contribute to the community?
  3. Describe a situation or event or organization where you show your leadership skill
  4. If someone just meets you for the first time, how would you describe yourself to them?
  5. Tell me an example when you have to work with people coming from different backgrounds than yours and what did you learn from them
  6. Describe a time when you are different and had a difference of opinion, how did you handle this?
  7. Do you have any questions for me?
  8. If you have anything else you want to share that you haven't please do so.

Some of the questions led to a follow up quick questions.

March 18, 2020. 11:59 pm

[ *][ b] Intended Major [ /b]: Business Administration
[ *] GPA: 3.94
[ *] Extracurriculars : Club President. Honor debate
[ *] Job/Work Experience: Student Ambassador on camups
[ *] Volunteer/Community service: Reading Partner
[ *] Personal Statement:
1 What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
2. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
3. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
4. Required question

[ *] Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
[ *] State (if domestic applicant): CA
[ *] Country (if international applicant): San Jose
[ *] School Type: Community College
[ *] Ethnicity:
[ *] Gender: Male
[ *] Income Bracket: Low
[ *] Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): First-generation college

[ *] Strengths:
[ *] Weaknesses:
Applying to what schools? UCB, UCI, UCR, San Jose State

Rapid fire round maybe lol sounds like a ridiculous idea because I literally have to rush with my words and I might end up not saying enough in one minute

Guess I cant get in :frowning:

I’m actually shocked. I applied with a 3.3 GPA and received an invitation for the video interview. I’ll gladly take the opportunity rather than a flat out rejection!

I’ve been practicing answering potential interview questions in front of a camera since yesterday. I’ll be submitting my video as soon as I get back from work tomorrow (our company is deemed an essential service despite the Shelter in Place order) so I’ll post the questions later in the evening if that may help anyone.