The document provides guidance for applicants to the Haas School of Business, highlighting key values such as leadership, creativity, and community orientation. It outlines seven essay prompts that require candidates to demonstrate their passions, accomplishments, and fit with Haas's culture. Applicants are encouraged to support their responses with specific examples and to engage with the school beyond basic research.

1. Haas Essay Analysis

2. I’m AnneAdmissions Consultant with Stacy Blackman Consulting since 2006

3. BA in English Literature from Vanderbilt

4. Post College Career in Advertising

5. MBA from Kellogg

6. Worked in Product Management for Intuit

7. Directed marketing for internet startupsWhat Matters Most to Haas?Question the Status Quo: high impact leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, vision, initiative, creativity

8. Confidence without Attitude: collaborative team player, respect for others

9. Student Always: self awareness, intellectual vitality

10. Beyond Yourself: community oriented, integrity, global awarenessYou Have to Show, Not TellThe essays are your vehicle to show the admissions committee that you possess some of these desired qualities.

11. Essay 1 – What are you most passionate about? Why? (250 word maximum) Keep a pencil by your bed250 words = keep it simple and to the point“What” does not matter as much as “Why”Support answer with concrete examplesIt does not have to be about saving the world: music, freedom, language, personal connections

12. Essay 2 – Tell us about your most significant accomplishment. (250 word maximum) Describe the accomplishment using STARBe sure to tell why it is significant/meaningfulScale of the accomplishment not as important as why

13. Essay 3 – At Haas, our distinctive culture is defined by four key principles — question the status quo; confidence without attitude; students always; and beyond yourself. Give an example of when you have demonstrated one of these principles. (250 words maximum)Be specific in linking to one of these principlesConsider all settings: professional, personal, extra-curricularDemonstrate fit with Haas