Berkeley Essay on Parent's Greatest Achievement

Dear brz,

I'm not sure what question you are specifically asking about as none of the Haas essay questions I have seen ask you to write about your parents (https://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/essays.html). Some schools have questions in their applications about your family such as the highest degree of each parent and/or each parent's profession. The reason schools ask for this type of information is to gain a sense of whether you come from a background where your parents are highly educated and what influences you had regarding education and professional careers. It is generally not information that is going to influence the admissions decision that will be made about you relative to your application.

Good luck,
Lisa

Please see my previous response for why the school is asking the question. Thanks!