How I got into UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business (My application experience and advice)
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Күн бұрынHey guys! I'm currently an undergraduate at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. I wanted to make a video about my experience applying and getting into the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley after receiving questions from incoming freshmen. This video is about the UNDERGRADUATE program and my experience applying as a sophomore/continuing student. (However if you are a high school or community college student/transfer interested in Haas, I believe these principles still apply.) I also reveal some parts of my application including my extracurriculars and what I wrote for my essays!
I don't think it's ever too early to begin preparing for the process and getting as much information as you can! The best advice I can give is to start early and to be intentional. Hopefully this helps and let me know if you have any specific questions by leaving a comment or messaging me on Instagram!
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0:00 - Start here!
0:50 - About the programs
2:24 - The application and admissions criteria
3:32 - Grades and coursework (general info and tips)
7:22 - Extracurriculars/resume (general info, what I did, and advice)
12:48 - Essays (general info, what I wrote about, and advice)
19:12 - Interviews
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School: UC Berkeley (3rd year at time of posting)
Major: Business Administration (Haas School of Business) & Data Science Minor
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@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
Check out my new video about haas apps pt. 2! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLF8abai0pi5eY0.html&ab_channel=LillianZhang
@KyleMillis 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Lillian! Definitely saw you in some of my classes and am in the process of editing my own Haas video! Go Bears!
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle! Go bears!!!
@amyyzhengg 3 жыл бұрын
oh my god stop. i literally saw u on my fyp & i wanted to watch ur vids on berkeley. i literally want to go to berkeley for their business school & the SAME major as u. thank u so so so much, this vid definitely helped!!!
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
omg that's so sweet of u, i really appreciate it and i'm glad it helped!! feel free to reach out if u ever have any questions! :)
@adonis4186 2 жыл бұрын
Ily, babe keep working hard!
@minhphan4241 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video! It’s really helpful!
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful! 🥰
@shreyas9701 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lillian!!! It's been so long! Woot - you're doing amazing!!
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shreya it's been forever!! I really appreciate it! :)
@claireyyang9793 3 жыл бұрын
so helpful!! thanks for the advice:)
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
yay of course!!! :)
@morganzheng3839 3 жыл бұрын
Thinking of applying - thanks for the advice!
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped!
@thescatty Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@lateforchoco7424 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lillian, I am a international transfer student for fall 2022. I got admitted as a sophomore to the College of L&S. Can I still apply to Haas? I saw the website says continuing students can only apply once. Does that mean my only chance is this November? Thanks a lot!!
@chelseafeng9452 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lillian, thanks so much for the info! Super helpful :) I am a freshman at cal now but have not been super involved in extracurricular (since it's difficult doing clubs remote). if i join new clubs in soph year, is there still a chance that i be in leadership position by the time of haas application? how did u manage to become the VP in the microfinance club in soph year?
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chelsea! Yes, I didn't join the microfinance club until my sophomore fall. We had VP elections before haas apps closed so I was able to get the position by the time apps were due :)
@jennym9066 3 жыл бұрын
it is helpful for people who are interested in applying to the Haas School of Business.
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@12degreesnowman11 Жыл бұрын
Do I only need to complete those 5 required classes to qualify to transfer to Berkeley or is there breadth requirements? Also what extracurriculars look good? Thank you.
@claytonly8089 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Lilian I just joined Cal this year as a freshman and Im just super confused on the application process. So basically I'm only taking one pre req course which is a compressed writing col writ course to fulfill English A but would I have to stack all my pre reqs to finish it in time before sophomore spring. Ig what Im asking is do I need to finish all of my pre reqs before sophomore spring or is it still ok to take pre reqs for haas during sophmore spring. Thanks for the helpful video
@lillianzhang_ Жыл бұрын
You can still take prereqs during sophomore spring! Would try to limit it to 1 class though
@alexjang5335 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Just wondering, do you think PNPing a class would effect the grades category in a negative way?
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
I think if you PNP a breadth class it would be fine! Just don't PNP more than one or two classes
@user-vx6gk5tl6g Жыл бұрын
Hi Lillian! I just finished my freshman year at UC Berkeley and I'm an intended psychology major. My interest in business has been growing substantially these past few months, so I've been really interested in getting more involved in things related to business. However, I'm nervous because I know that most people apply to HAAS during the fall semester of their sophomore year, but I'm barely going to start taking the business pre reqs this upcoming fall :/ I just wanted to ask if you, in your experience, think it's too late for me to get involved? Is it even possible for me to apply to HAAS after my sophomore year? Thanks, I love watching your videos!
@lillianzhang_ Жыл бұрын
I don’t think it’s too late! You should def apply :)
@sameersyed9420 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Any advice for transfer students thanks 😊
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and I hoped it helped! I think my experience and advice for continuing students also applies for transfer students! Also pay attention to the regular UC application essays and make sure to get people to help you proofread :)
@brandandadoun222 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your insight Lillian! Question for you: if I get admitted to Berkeley as a freshman, I really am admitted to the letters of science, and not the business program, correct? Meaning I could actually never be guaranteed a business major at Berkely if I don't get accepted my Junior year as a continuing student, right? Thanks for your help.
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! If you apply as undeclared into letters and sciences, yes you will need to apply to the business major/haas in your sophomore year. The acceptance rate amongst Berkeley students is around 30%, but I don't think the business major is essential to your career goals as what you do outside of the classroom setting is just as important as school itself. There's also the option to apply directly to Haas as a freshman (the global management program)
@smritik963 5 ай бұрын
did you get in?!
Жыл бұрын
I have a question. What's the difference of UC berkley and University of berkeley hass?
@scoobertdoobert9988 2 жыл бұрын
Since I'm taking stat20 for the stats requirement, do you recommend I take that this fall (sophomore year fall) or rather during sophomore year spring? I'm worried that the gpa from that will negatively affect me
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
I think if you're taking all the other prereqs before sophomore spring, then taking stats in the spring should be ok. But for me I just took all the prereqs by sophomore fall
@scoobertdoobert9988 2 жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ Thanks for replying! so it wouldn't negatively impact me if i did take it in the spring
@rotneder2814 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can you tour us to Haas compound. It would be interesting to see the environment inside and outside of the buildings.
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! That's a video I have planned coming up :)
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
uploaded a campus tour! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKelopRmuMmblHU.html&ab_channel=LillianZhang
@autumnadaya971 2 жыл бұрын
hey lillian, i am currently a high school student but i am interested in berkeley business school of haas. would i directly apply to haas senior hs year? or would i have to get accepted into uc berkeley (or any other college (?), and then apply for haas in my later college years? thank you!
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
you can apply directly to the haas global management program as a hs senior, but it includes more requirements and is more selective. most people apply as a sophomore as a uc berkeley student (doesn't matter which college within the university). there's a lot more information on the haas website. hope this helps!
@musagamar6681 Жыл бұрын
great thanks
@yanhongwang7179 Жыл бұрын
Is the video interview due on January 31st available to all? What does it mean?
@shujayethossain6554 2 жыл бұрын
Does Hass School offer full scholarships to out-of-state community college transfer students? Thank you!
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not totally sure about that, I’ve heard they do give out scholarships, but check out their website for more info!
@exoloveraliciacho6441 3 жыл бұрын
if you apply to Haas and do not get it, but still want to go into business in the future, what would you do? Would you just have a somewhat correlating major?
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
The most common major to business is economics since the prereq classes are nearly identical. However, your success doesn't depend on the major you do, it depends on what you do with the opportunities in front of you
@ChoogyNet 3 жыл бұрын
You are certainly smart as well. Thanks for sharing
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment! I’m still learning :) hope the video helped!
@drishikasinghania7526 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lillian! I want to get into Haas program at UC Berkeley which is not possible before Sophomore year as I do not wish to apply to the GMP or MET program. Any suggestions as to which major I should choose as a freshman and in which college at UC Berkeley?
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
A majority of students who want to apply to Haas usually apply to Berkeley as undeclared in Letters and Science (everyone in that college starts off as undeclared until you finish major requirements)
@shujayethossain6554 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Does Hass School of Business offer full scholarships for out-of-state transfer students?
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I think it's rare for Berkeley in general to award scholarships to out of state students, I believe they tend to focus on instate
@ArthurTsai-ve7zd 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lilian! does this apply to students transferring from another uc campus?
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
I believe haas only admits transfer students from community colleges, though I think you should check with admissions to confirm
@devanshigandhi3810 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your insight! I have a question for you: I’ve got 32/45 in IB. Will I have a chance in haas if I have 1450 SAT, strong extracurricular activities and good essay?
@devanshigandhi3810 11 ай бұрын
I would be applying for business
@lillianzhang_ 10 ай бұрын
that sounds pretty solid! application is holistic
@yumanwong8241 Жыл бұрын
have you watch the uc berkeley's school streaker ..i come from hong kong
@tinanguyen6683 3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what this class XMESTU 10 is? I don't see it in UC Berkeley course selection. Thanks.
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
it's middle eastern studies, i believe the class was discontinued after i took it
@tinanguyen6683 3 жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ Thanks for the quick response. Your video is very helpful
@Ash-uf4fv 4 ай бұрын
Those were only your main extracurriculars?? How did you do more 4 is a lot in college already😭
@user-ey4zd2zw8t Жыл бұрын
Hi Lillian, Do you know if Haas checks your UC application in the review process of your application to Haas? It'd be great to know when you have a moment.
@lillianzhang_ Жыл бұрын
Hey Dylan! For continuing students, I’m 99% sure it’s just the haas app!
@user-ey4zd2zw8t Жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ Hi Lillian, Thanks for your response, I sent you a instagram DM. I you have a moment to look at that, that'd be great.
@supportney2475 2 жыл бұрын
when you said you had a business, was it a legal business entity, like you had to pay for a business license and get an EIN number? or can any commercial activity be considered a business?
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
Mine was not a legal entity, I think commercial activity at any level can be considered a business :)
@supportney2475 2 жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ great thanks!
@rhyuolide1893 3 жыл бұрын
Did you do Daily Californian and ASUC at the same time? Also how did you get involved with ASUC?
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I joined both during fall of my freshman year! For ASUC I joined Cal's class of 2022 page and some of the people managing the ASUC released an application so I heard about it through that
@rhyuolide1893 3 жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ oh wow, I was told I can’t work for both :( I’m currently apart of Daily Cal. Thank you for the tips!
@anniewang1728 3 жыл бұрын
So do we have to finish all the prerequisites in order to get in?
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you have to finish all of them in order to be considered
@hehe-zt4zy 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any extra co curricular activities🙁 what should I do???
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
you could definitely find other opportunities + think of skills that you can create opportunities with (like a job, tutoring, etc)
@norcaloutdoor5462 2 жыл бұрын
Does Berkley HASS better than Harvard Business?
@dasiamitchell4261 2 жыл бұрын
What do you learn in letters of science? Is it actual science?
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
the college of letters and science is just the name of the college, where most of the majors are held!
@allyrobertson5563 2 жыл бұрын
i just got waitlisted from uc berkeley 😀
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
ahh nice! i was waitlisted too at the time, so feel free to message me if you need any help!
@allyrobertson5563 2 жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ oh ok that’s good to know! i actually ended up getting into princeton so i committed there :)) love ur videos so much thank u
@victoriango7667 2 жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ any tips on how to write the berkeley waitlist LOCI? i need help 😔😔
@allyrobertson5563 2 жыл бұрын
@@lillianzhang_ update: i ended up getting into princeton!!
@lillianzhang_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@allyrobertson5563 that’s amazing congrats!!! Really happy for you ^_^
@davidkolivayko2835 3 жыл бұрын
is it possible to get into Haas starting from letters and science as a incoming freshman
@lillianzhang_ 3 жыл бұрын
unfortunately the only way to haas as a freshman is through the gmp or met programs :( everyone else has to apply as a sophomore
@davidkolivayko2835 3 жыл бұрын
what courses would i take if i want to apply after sophomore year
@davidkolivayko2835 3 жыл бұрын
what courses would i take if i want to apply after sophomore year
@davidkolivayko2835 3 жыл бұрын
what courses would i take if i want to apply after sophomore year
@davidkolivayko2835 3 жыл бұрын
what courses would i take if i want to apply after sophomore year
@richardniu4918 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine being a business major
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