The UC Berkeley admissions committee has recently announced the 2018-2019 Berkeley Haas MBA deadlines for the coming admissions season. The Haas admissions process operates in three rounds, with deadlines in September, January, and April.
Berkeley Haas deadlines for 2018-2019Round 1
Deadline: September 27, 2018
Notification: December 13, 2018 Round 2
Deadline: January 10, 2019
Notification: March 14, 2019
Round 3
Deadline: April 4, 2019
Notification: May 9, 2019
2018-2019 Berkeley / Haas MBA Essay QuestionsEssay 1Tell us a six-word story that reflects a memorable experience in your life-to-date. Elaborate on why it is meaningful to you. (300 words maximum) Essay 2Briefly describe your immediate post-MBA career goal, and discuss how it will put you on a path to a meaningful and rewarding career. (300 words maximum) Essay 3Optional Information 1We invite you to help us better understand the context of your opportunities and achievements. - What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
- Did not complete high school
- High school diploma or equivalency (GED)
- Associate’s degree (junior college) or vocational degree/license
- Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS)
- Master’s degree (MA, MS)
- Doctorate or professional degree (MD, JD, DDS)
2. What is the most recent occupation of your parent(s) or guardian(s)? - Unemployed
- Homemaker
- Laborer
- Skilled worker
- Professional
3. If you were raised in one of the following household types, please indicate. - Raised by a single parent
- Raised by an extended family member (grandparent, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousin)
- Raised in a multi-generational home
- Raised in foster care
4. What was the primary language spoken in your childhood home? 5. If you have you ever been responsible for providing significant and continuing financial or supervisory support for someone else, please indicate. - Child
- Spouse
- Sibling
- Parent
- Extended family member (grandparent, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousin)
- Other
6. Please elaborate on any of your above responses. Alternatively, you may use this opportunity to expand on other hardships or unusual life circumstances that may help us understand the context of your opportunities, achievements, and impact.
(300 words maximum) Optional Information 2This section should only be used to convey relevant information not addressed elsewhere in your application. This may include explanation of employment gaps, academic aberrations, supplemental coursework, etc. You are encouraged to use bullet points where appropriate. For more information regarding the Berkeley MBA deadlines, visit Haas’ admissions website. | 
