Collegekid101

hey so haas really doesnt care about honors classes? (i dont even know how it would help because most honors are for science majors) and i did not understand what you meant about the foreign language if i took spanish 101 and 102 (ill keep going until 104 if i can fit it) i can use that to fill something else as well? please explain more i did not understand.

and if honor classes are good for haas i wont take econ during summer so i can take it as an honors class later

jfk

Hey Collegekid101, what classes are they offering in the honors program at your CC? Just mostly science courses? Maybe some prereqs or Breadth?

Collegekid101

to tell you the truth i dont know but i know these are some GCC Scholars - Honors Classes
(see no business! but i dont know if that would mean that if i was to take biology as a requirement they would want me to take it honors)

the only reason why i know econ 102 is honors is because i looked at the breadth form and under social and behavioral sciences it shows econ 101, 102+, and 102H+...

vrlobo88

yes, you must have completed 7/9 by the end of the spring semester (the one before you begin at ucb). the summer classes are busn communications, busn ethics, and a discussion group.

my advise to whoever started this thread is stick to the berkeley requirements....you have two semesters left (fall and spring) to fit in extra classes...you just have to mention your planned completion of those classes....but you do have to complete them, or your admission offer can be revoked. also, do stuff that will make you stand out (extra-curriculars)....look for something related to busn/leadership. take advantage of this summer!!!

jfk

So it's best to do internships during the summer and clubs during the school year but what about other ECs? I know if I want to get a 4.0 I'm gonna be swamped with work the whole year so I'm a little worried about how I'd fit even clubs into my time with all the studying I'll be doing.

I've never enrolled full-time at a CC yet but is 5 classes for fall/spring semester and 2 classes during the summer kinda overload? I know the average is roughly 4 classes a semester but I hear if you go over the semester unit max you can petition it if you show that you have a good GPA.

vrlobo88

see if you can fit in a volunteer position on a day you don't have class (maybe a fri). i did 4hrs/wk at the uc davis med center for about 1.5yrs (but its better late than never). also, start planning your essays...you don't have to write them yet, but at least have in mind what you are going to talk about. summer experiences (work, ECs, etc) provide excellent topics. this year, the first essay was:

What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field - such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities - and what you have gained from your involvement.

if you have a great summer experience related to business, it would work perfectly here.

the second was:

Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are?

you've got to sell yourself to haas....why should they choose you? what makes you great; how have you grown/learned from your experiences.

if you pass round 1, you will be asked to fill-out a supplementary application and do this:

All applicants are required to answer either question A or B. Questions A and B are given equal weight in the review process. In addition to content, essays are evaluated for writing ability, skill in organizing and presenting thoughts, and the relevance of your answers to the questions posed.

A. At Haas, we value innovation and creativity. Using examples that you have not already addressed in your UC application, how have you demonstrated these qualities academically, in your personal life, or through leadership activities?

B. Our business school is a diverse environment. How will your experiences contribute to this? During your years of study at Haas, you will be part of a diverse multicultural, multiethnic community within both the Business School and the larger university. What rewards and challenges do you anticipate in this environment, and how do you expect this experience to prepare you for a culturally diverse business world?

the essays weigh in heavily on the admission decision....i think about 35% or so. i think my solid essays set me apart and got me in.

btw, sorry for the long post....hope it helps though

jfk

Not at all, the post was actually real helpful; it's my first time taking a look at the essay questions.

I don't have it specifically planned out but I plan to join one club (possibly two if time permits) and be in there for the long-term so I can slowly move into a high position. I'll also plan on volunteering in one place during the school year on the days I don't go to class, again, for the long-term so I can show some continuity and persistence as opposed to jumping around and doing a little in a lot of different places. And as for internships, I'll look for one every summer that relates to business.

Does this seem like a solid list of ECs/work experience? Any suggestions?

Guardiangel

what lobo said was pretty darn right.
some stuff i would like to add is
"if you have a great summer experience related to business, it would work perfectly here."

but hook or by crook u better get that business related summer experience, seriously

and when u prepare ur essays please do not start preparing mock essays on this year's prompt.
this year's prompt was like an ugly duckling, over the past few years the prompt has been business related, not really focusing on u personally or socially but more on how you think and relate to current events

this year's essay had its toughness in its own ways, but mayB u guys should start reading a little about the business world atleast once a week online or smth

getting into the high position is not really something awesome. its about what you do in that position and how much you contribute to the club that makes you stand out. there were many keypositions in my biz club and they all got rejected. i was a
"member". living proof is hard to deny. oh they had better stats than me too... every last one of them

jfk

Is it even possible to get a business related internship the summer before you start CC? What's the best way to find one? Seems like a long shot to me.

And by getting into a high position, that's sort of what I meant. I mean obviously the higher guys are some of the most active and worked their way there so you know they've contributed quite a lot in one way or another.

Guardiangel

business related experience in the summer could be like... going to a car show... u watch them how they display booths, how they market stuff.. an exhibition...
things u learn from these conventions...
u learn a lot of things everyday but u don't really realize it.

electronics exhibitions can work as well... u just have to know how to tie the different varieties of these events to business. its all around u... u just have to know how to tie them together

vrlobo88

guardianangel's comment makes sense....i would try something more hands on though, but it's not like haas expects you to be running a fortune 500 company before entering...you're up against a bunch of 19/20yr olds....i mean how much experience can you get by that age? find a niche...if you do web design, get some people to pay you for a few sites. i'm not saying to setup a lemonade stand or something during the summer...haha...but there must be something business-related that you can do. see if you have a local small business assoc that has positions open...anything...my point is don't waste your last summer to shine...also, don't forget that your high school EC's still count and are asked for on your application.

jfk

Do high school ECs weigh heavily at all? I really don't have anything worth mentioning... also would it look bad at all if I took the CHSPE and bailed on my senior year to go to CC?

vrlobo88

i'm not sure how much weight hs ec's hold, but you could always call haas' undergrad dept and ask....i was extremely active in hs, but not so much in cc....so i guess it depends on your individual case....it doesn't hurt to add those hs ec's though

jfk

Is it even worth mentioning if it's not really anything good though? I mean I played baseball for a few years and helped found the school chess club (which was revived) but that quickly died out due to not enough members being active.

I'd really like to start CC with a clean slate even if that means giving up any ECs that might've been worth mentioning in high school.

vrlobo88

why not mention both hs and cc? if you have to choose between the two because you lack space on the application, go with the cc stuff i guess. but the way i look at it, the more the merrier. baseball and chess club are worth mentioning (i think).