Berkeley Haas Essay Tips #3

At Haas, diversity is not just a buzzword, it's a core value. But how do you meaningfully cover your experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in just 300 words? Start by brainstorming experiences that demonstrate your genuine commitment to diversity, and then think about what else you're sharing in your application to choose an example that helps highlight something you're not including elsewhere. We're definitely not looking for a superficial nod to diversity here, so don't mention something like a one hour diversity training that you went to. Instead, dig deeper and find something that shows your genuine passion and commitment to the topic. Next, use the Star method. That's Situation, Task, Action, result. Doing this keeps your story concise and impactful. Of course, when wrapping it up, make sure you talked about the outcomes and what you learned or how it shaped you. For example, maybe you changed your company's recruitment policy to be more inclusive, or you changed the workplace environment to be more navigable for a visually impaired colleague. Remember, Haas wants to see you have a genuine desire to learn from others who are different from you. So keep it authentic and you'll definitely stand out.