I am admitted by Berkeley/Haas Part-time MBA program (still waiting for the other two).
As a side benefit for applying part-time MBA program, my manager becomes a campaigner for me, fought for my promotion in the annual focal review process. So I am getting a promotion this year. Given the fact that I just transferred to my current business group five months ago, I think MBA program does help position a person well. After all, my company will be paying 60% of my MBA tuition and has very intention to maximize the return of investment.
Not sure how many CDers out there intend to use MBA to advance career in their current jobs... For me, the benefits of MBA are obvious, even before I am in the program.
I am admitted by Berkeley/Haas Part-time MBA program (still waiting for the other two).
As a side benefit for applying part-time MBA program, my manager becomes a campaigner for me, fought for my promotion in the annual focal review process. So I am getting a promotion this year. Given the fact that I just transferred to my current business group five months ago, I think MBA program does help position a person well. After all, my company will be paying 60% of my MBA tuition and has very intention to maximize the return of investment.
Not sure how many CDers out there intend to use MBA to advance career in their current jobs... For me, the benefits of MBA are obvious, even before I am in the program.
I applied this one too, waiting now
Congratulation!!
Like I predicted 3 months ago... 
I think I am lucky. Because US is in recession so good part-time MBA programs are as competitive as some top full-time programs.
A) Here are some people who got wait-listed after Haas R1:
1) 29, White Male, 740 & 6.0 GMAT, 3.6 BS GPA, 3.9 MS GPA, Agriculture
2) GMAT 680 and 5.5. 7yrs WE in Tech. Product Manager in a big 5 Internet company, MS in CS.
B) Stats for people who got admitted in R1:
1) Male / 730 / 3.4 GPA / 8 yrs WE / Investment Management
2) Female/product manager in software dev/690/6 years w.o./3.3 gpa from liberal arts college
3) 700+ GMAT, ~2.6 GPA undergrad (Berkeley CS), works in banking (project management). She was a re-applicant.
4) 760 GMAT, 3.72 BS GPA, 4.0 MS GPA, 4.0 PHD GPA, engineering
C) Stats for people who applied in R2 but are still waiting:
1) 730GMAT/good acads 3.8 and 4.0 in BS and MS/3 yrs work Ex / consulting
2) 5 WE engineering, 720, 3.6 Bachelor, 4.0 Master
I think I am lucky. Because US is in recession so the good part-time MBA programs are as competitive as some top full-time programs. Here are some people got wait-listed after Haas R1:
1) 29, White Male, 740 & 6.0 GMAT, 3.6 BS GPA, 3.9 MS GPA, Agriculture
2) GMAT 680 and 5.5. 7yrs WE in Tech. Product Manager in a big 5 Internet company, MS in CS.
Stats for people who got admitted:
1) Male / 730 / 3.4 GPA / 8 yrs WE / Investment Management
2) Female/product manager in software dev/690/6 years w.o./3.3 gpa from liberal arts college
3) 700+ GMAT, ~2.6 GPA undergrad (Berkeley Computer Science), works in banking (project management). She was a re-applicant.
谢谢lz贴的这些stats， 看完以后说不出的感觉
谢谢lz贴的这些stats， 看完以后说不出的感觉
Stats cannot tell the complete picture... Haas has 'blind' interview for invited applicants so your strategy in the interview could add a new dimension in your application.
The person is an architect working for a top hi-tech company in California. I think his problem is that he does not have people management experience - the target profile for Wharton and Berkeley-Columbia EMBA programs. He does have very good academic background and working experience.
As a minimum, you should consider applying for at least three schools:
The first is your backup school - your profile should exceed 80 percentile of the accepted student profiles;sometimes you can leverage it to your own advantage;
The second is your best choice school - this is the school which you think helps you the most in your future career. Because of this match, it is easier to turn your profile into a good value proposition and sell it to the school.
The third is your dream school - it could be a stretched or even unrealistic goal. For example, the school offers full-time program only and you cannot quit your job for financial reasons. Your profile may not be what the school is looking for and you may have a hard time deciding it even if the school gives an offer. This is a risk taking which could take your plan to totally different charter.
Just got interview scheduled for Haas PT.
请问楼主都问了什么啊
谢谢
Just got interview scheduled for Haas PT.
请问楼主都问了什么啊
谢谢
It will be a 'blind' interview @ Haas. Your interviewer did not read through your application material before interviewing you. He or she will start with your resume and it is your job to navigate your interviewer through your story. So you are on the driver's seat and your interviewer is the audience to listen to your story. My interviewer is an admission officier. I did most of the talking and she just kept listening to me and jot down what I said diligently. I spent the first 20 minutes of the interview to go over my resume. My recommendation is that you do not need to focus on few specifics such as your GMAT score, your achievement in school, etc. They can get those specifics from your application form later on. You should try to link up your working experience with your aspirations and present your resume in such a way that you are telling your interviewer a great story about yourself. A great story will naturally lead your interviewer to think that getting a MBA degree is your next step. If you can successfuly deliver that, she won't ask you why you are going for a MBA degree explicitly. Also, do your own research about Haas and link your aspirations to what Haas can offer to you. When I mentioned one of the renown Haas alumni, I can literally see sparks from her eyes. I know staffs at Haas do care about how people perceive the school and its vast alumni network. Finally you should add a personal touch in your conversation. Your interviewer will ask you about what you do for fun. This is a great opportunity to impress and relate to your interviewer.
One more thing, the dress code for interview is "professional business attire". I actually spent a small fortune to get a new suit the day before my interview. I went to Brooks Brothers and asked a sales lady what I should wear for the interview. Conservatism seems to be the norm so I ended up picking a blue shirt with traditional-style tie. I think you can show your sincerity and earnestness to admission officers in what you dress for the interview. Admission officers dress very professionally and they expect the same from you.
It will be a 'blind' interview @ Haas. Your interviewer did not read through your application material before interviewing you. He or she will start with your resume and it is your job to navigate your interviewer through your story. So you are on the driver's seat and your interviewer is the audience to listen to your story. My interviewer is an admission officier. I did most of the talking and she just kept listening to me and jot down what I said diligently. I spent the first 20 minutes of the interview to go over my resume. My recommendation is that you do not need to focus on few specifics such as your GMAT score, your achievement in school, etc. They can get those specifics from your application form later on. You should try to link up your working experience with your aspirations and present your resume in such a way that you are telling your interviewer a great story about yourself. A great story will naturally lead your interviewer to think that getting a MBA degree is your next step. If you can successfuly deliver that, she won't ask you why you are going for a MBA degree explicitly. Also, do your own research about Haas and link your aspirations to what Haas can offer to you. When I mentioned one of the renown Haas alumni, I can literally see sparks from her eyes. I know staffs at Haas do care about how people perceive the school and its vast alumni network. Finally you should add a personal touch in your conversation. Your interviewer will ask you about what you do for fun. This is a great opportunity to impress and relate to your interviewer.
One more thing, the dress code for interview is "professional business attire". I actually spent a small fortune to get a new suit the day before my interview. I went to Brooks Brothers and asked a sales lady what I should wear for the interview. Conservatism seems to be the norm so I ended up picking a blue shirt with traditional-style tie. I think you can show your sincerity and earnestness to admission officers in what you dress for the interview. Admission officers dress very professionally and they expect the same from you.
Thanks a million,说的太好了
希望以后能在Berkeley和你见面：）
I think you can get a good feel of this by comparing your profile with others': GMAT score, GPAs, working experience, volunteering work, demonstration of leadership, quality of your essays, personal achievements, awards, etc.
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