Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Pre-Recorded
I attended a pre-recorded interview. There were pre-recorded questions to be answered within 3 minutes and, before that, 45 seconds to think. The questions are accompanied by a brief intro to each of Haas’ Defining Leadership Principles, so knowing these well will enable students to shaped their answer closer to what the adcom expects. Q1: What do you hope to accomplish out of your business school experience and why is Haas the right place for this? Q2: Describe an experience in DE&I, whether in the workplace or at a community organization, that will enhance your contribution to the Haas
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Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Google Meet
The questions I was asked were word-for-word from the Haas interview information video. One about my resume and then one for each of their 4 defining principles. It was very friendly and informal, and the interviewer seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me and in helping me make my case well. I would absolutely watch the official Haas interview information video and prepare answers for each of the possible questions they list.
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Published: February 26, 2026
Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / First-Year Student / Zoom
It was a straightforward behavioral interview with a set of specific questions the student had received from the AdCom. There were no follow-up questions to dig further into my answers. My interviewer was very kind and warm. Questions: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA now? Why Haas? 3. How have you contributed to a community? How would you contribute to Haas? 4. Tell me about a time you took a risk. How did it pay off? 5. Tell me 3 adjectives your coworkers would use to describe you, and 3 your friends would
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