<p>I agree only to a certain extent. Sure community college is easier, no doubt. But the degree of competition to get into Haas as a transfer is staggering as well. I go to El Camino College, probably one of the top 10 Community Colleges in CA. I am the only student from my college to get admitted to Haas. So when you talk about unfair competition? I know of at least 2 more people that should have been deserving to get in. And I am speaking as someone who has competed against the Haas School of Business at a couple of state awards. </p>
<p>Having said that, it is sad that some students chose berkeley as freshman only to find that they don’t get into HAAS their junior year, but that’s life. An econ undergraduate degree with an MBA is just as, if not more powerful than a bachelors in business followed by an MBA. Options are unlimited.</p>