UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business Changes Transfer Requirements for Fall 2012

The prestigious Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley is a highly sought after undergraduate business program in the community college circle. Do a Google search on “transfer to the Haas School of Business from a community college” and you will get redirected to college forums where many Haas hopefuls ask about their “chances” for admission. Although it is often joked about how you have to cure cancer and solve the problem of global warming in order to be considered for , transferring into the Haas School of Business is not impossible.

Debunking the Haas Transfer Myth

What most applicants do not realize is the rumored single digits transfer admission statistics are not completely accurate in reflecting the school’s selectivity. The low transfer admission statistic is distorted because of a large amount applicants who have not completed the many requirements needed to even be considered for admissions to Haas. For example, out of the 1542 applicants vying for a spot for the Fall of 2010, only 376 applicants had completed the mandatory class requirements in order to be considered for admission. Thus, 1166 applicants were considered ineligible and immediately thrown out of the running. The good news is that out of the 376 eligible applicants, 105 were admitted. That’s a 28% admission rate!

It is clear, based on their admission statistics, that Haas is very strict on their selection process. So, the important lesson here is to make sure you complete the admission requirements.

Important Admission Changes for Fall 2012

Haas Hopefuls,

Please note that the Haas School of Business will be changing their admission requirements for applicants applying the Fall of 2011 and entering Fall of 2012. They have already announced three definite changes for internal UC Berkeley applicants:

• Students will be required to take a second Calculus course
• Students will no longer have to complete a third literature/writing course
• Students will not have to complete the 7 breadth requirements to be considered for admission to Haas

This means you will need to keep an eye out for changes on Assist regarding the transfer articulation agreement between UC Berkeley and your community college. Be sure to check periodically for updates so you can plan your classes accordingly!

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