Resources

1. What brings you the greatest joy?  How does this make you distinctive? (250 word maximum) This is a variation on Stanford’s “what matters most to you and why.” Let’s parse it, but before we do, let’s keep one thing in mind: 250. (That’s the number of words we’re gonna have to explain the answer to this insanely challenging question.) [Oh and by the way, if 250 words weren’t scary enough, if you look carefully, there’s not one but TWO …
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What steps have you taken to learn about the Berkeley MBA program, and what factors have influenced your decision to apply? [250 words] Mostly straightforward, but I want to talk about “low-yield” statements. And urge you to avoid them at all costs. This phenomenon is rampant with applicants, and is probably why the minds at Haas created this specific question in the first place, phrasing it just so. First, let’s identify the typical mistakes, and then talk about how to …
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