Ask a Haas Senior anything.

vague89
Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:22:55 +0000

I need a brutal answer about my chances for getting into Haas. I just want to get some realistic advice from people who have gotten into haas (or UC Berkeley in general). I am thinking of applying to Haas NEXT year. I have applied to a few CSU’s already this year and I will probably get into them, but I am trying to decide whether I should wait until I have applied to Haas next year before going to a CSU. Just trying to see if I have a chance of getting into it or if I shouldn’t bother.

So here’s my story:
I’m going to a community college right now. I used to be a film studies major and didn’t do too well in my General Education classes. However, after changing my major to business I have been getting A’s in all of my prerequisite classes. But since I didn’t do too well before, the highest I can get my GPA up will be 3.4 or 3.5 - That is far too low for Haas, I know.
Regarding Extra-curricular activities, I am thinking of volunteering for a homeless shelter and/or animal shelter for a year.
Aside from that, I have founded 2 clubs in community college, have been president and vice president of those. I have been a foreign language tutor for the past 3 years. Also, I have a pretty successful online clothing store where I sell indie/boho/hipster style clothing that I design and manufacture myself (could this be looked at as a work experience (and/or start-up) of its own?).

I would appreciate some honest insights & thoughts!

Vague