In August 2024, the Berkeley Haas MBA program will host a total of 32 events, with 19 in-person and 13 virtual sessions.
Forte Events – Women Applicants
The month kicks off with the Forté MBA Forum in Washington, D.C. on August 12, providing an opportunity for women to connect with business school admissions reps and successful alumnae. The Forté MBA Forum continues across various cities including Boston (August 15), Los Angeles (August 19), and San Francisco (August 22).
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App Series – Virtual and In-Person
On August 13, there are multiple events including the virtual "App Prep Series: Academics, Test Scores & Extracurriculars," and in-person meet-ups in Chicago and Chicago’s Forté MBA Forum. On August 20, the "App Prep Series: Essays Writing Tips" and "The Student Perspective" will be virtual sessions. Another virtual "App Prep Series" on August 15 will focus on framing leadership and experience in applications.
The "Full-time MBA Information Session: Why Haas?" will be held virtually on August 14, giving a program overview.
A series of in-person meet-ups will occur in Atlanta and Boston on August 14 and 16, respectively.
The "ROMBA Prospective MBA Admissions Summit" will also take place virtually on August 21. Further events include the "App Prep Series: Interview & Video Essay Advice" on August 22, and in-person meet-ups in New York City, Dallas, and the Forté MBA Forum in New York and Dallas throughout the month.
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12-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Washington, D.C. | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Washington DC, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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13-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Academics, Test Scores & Extracurriculars | The App Prep Series offers valuable resources for MBA applicants. This event will cover the roles of academics, test scores, and extracurriculars in the application review. Senior Associate Director Verse Gabrielle will provide a checklist for requesting transcripts and scheduling exams, discuss indicators of academic readiness, and offer tips on framing personal stories and formatting extracurricular experiences. | Virtual |
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13-Aug-24 | Meet-Up: Chicago | The prospective students can join the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admission in this in-person event in Chicago and ask their questions regarding the Haas MBA admission process. | In-Person |
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13-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Academics, Test Scores & Extracurriculars | The App Prep Series offers valuable resources for MBA applicants. This event will cover the roles of academics, test scores, and extracurriculars in the application review. Senior Associate Director Verse Gabrielle will provide a checklist for requesting transcripts and scheduling exams, discuss indicators of academic readiness, and offer tips on framing personal stories and formatting extracurricular experiences. | Virtual |
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13-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Chicago | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Chicago, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-24 | Full-time MBA Information Session: Why Haas? | In this virtual session, participants can get the overview and application process of the Berkeley Haas MBA program from a member of the admission team | Virtual |
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14-Aug-24 | Meet-Up: Atlanta | The prospective students can join the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admission in this in-person event in Atlanta and ask their questions regarding the Haas MBA admission process. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Atlanta | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Atlanta, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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15-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Framing Your Leadership & Experience | The App Prep Series provides essential resources for MBA applicants. This event will guide participants on framing work experience, letters of recommendation, and DEI short answers. Associate Director Maria Martinez Madrigal will share formatting tips, how to highlight professional progressions and advice on integrating personal stories into the application. | Virtual |
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15-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Framing Your Leadership & Experience | The App Prep Series provides essential resources for MBA applicants. This event will guide participants on framing work experience, letters of recommendation, and DEI short answers. Associate Director Maria Martinez Madrigal will share formatting tips, how to highlight professional progressions and advice on integrating personal stories into the application. | Virtual |
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15-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Boston | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Boston, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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15-Aug-24 | Consortium Virtual MAPS: Application Launch Day | This is a virtual session with an admissions officer to discuss The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, which aims to enhance diversity in business education. Attendees can ask questions about the application process and learn what sets Michigan Ross apart from other top MBA programs. | Virtual |
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16-Aug-24 | Meet-Up: Boston | The prospective students can join the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admission in this in-person event in Boston and ask their questions regarding the Haas MBA admission process. | In-Person |
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19-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Los Angeles | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Los Angeles, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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20-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Essays Writing Tips | The App Prep Series is a key resource for MBA applicants. This event will focus on this year's essay questions, with Associate Director Amy Bartel guiding participants on how to present their authentic selves. She will cover each essay prompt, offer writing tips, discuss what the admissions team looks for, and provide examples of standout essays. | Virtual |
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20-Aug-24 | The Student Perspective | In this virtual session hosted by the Haas Students Ambassadors, prospective students will be walked through the Haas MBA experience which includes class experience career resources, and social events. | Virtual |
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20-Aug-24 | Meet-Up: Los Angeles | The prospective students can join the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admission in this in-person event in Los Angeles and ask their questions regarding the Haas MBA admission process. | In-Person |
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20-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Essays Writing Tips | The App Prep Series is a key resource for MBA applicants. This event will focus on this year's essay questions, with Associate Director Amy Bartel guiding participants on how to present their authentic selves. She will cover each essay prompt, offer writing tips, discuss what the admissions team looks for, and provide examples of standout essays. | Virtual |
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21-Aug-24 | ROMBA Prospective MBA Admissions Summit | The summit features networking opportunities, panels with school admissions officers, and a Business School Expo with over 70 MBA programs. All participating schools are members of the Reaching Out LGBTQ+ MBA Fellowship, a global LGBTQ+ scholarship and leadership development collaboration with top international business schools. | Virtual |
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21-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Seattle | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Seattle, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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22-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Interview & Video Essay Advice | The App Prep Series is a valuable resource for MBA applicants. This event will focus on the video essay and interview process. Associate Director Meg Roundy will explain the video essay prompt, offer tips for effective video submissions, and discuss what the admissions team looks for. She will also address interview concerns, outline interview formats, and provide advice on preparation. | Virtual |
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22-Aug-24 | App Prep Series: Interview & Video Essay Advice | The App Prep Series is a valuable resource for MBA applicants. This event will focus on the video essay and interview process. Associate Director Meg Roundy will explain the video essay prompt, offer tips for effective video submissions, and discuss what the admissions team looks for. She will also address interview concerns, outline interview formats, and provide advice on preparation. | Virtual |
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22-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: San Francisco | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in San Francisco, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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24-Aug-24 | MBA Tour: Toronto | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Toronto where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-Person |
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26-Aug-24 | Full-time MBA Information Session: Why Haas? | In this virtual session, participants can get the overview and application process of the Berkeley Haas MBA program from a member of the Admission team | Virtual |
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26-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Toronto | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Toronto, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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27-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: New York I | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in New York, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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27-Aug-24 | Consortium MAPS: Atlanta | This virtual seminar will be led by the Ross admission committee to provide participants with an overview of the MBA admissions process through the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Management, including information about Consortium member schools, the application process, the Consortium Fellowship opportunity, and the benefits of Consortium membership. | In-Person |
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28-Aug-24 | Meet-Up: New York City | The prospective students can join the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admission in this in-person event in New York City and ask their questions regarding the Haas MBA admission process. | In-Person |
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28-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: New York II | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in New York, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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29-Aug-24 | Meet-Up: Dallas | The prospective students can join the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admission in this in-person event in Dallas and ask their questions regarding the Haas MBA admission process. | In-Person |
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29-Aug-24 | Forté MBA Forum: Dallas | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Dallas, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-Person |
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