2025 B-BAY Middle School After School – Now Accepting Applications!
The application for the 2025 Middle School After School cohort is now available. Please read this entire page for important details.
Apply to the 2025 Middle School After School Program Here
Personal Essays
Your essay must be written by you, the applicant. Please follow these guidelines:
- Respond to both of the Essay Questions: Each response should be between 150-250 words.
- Formatting: Use 12-point, Times New Roman font. Include a header in the upper right corner of each page with your Last Name, First Name
- File Format: Submit your essay as a PDF, Doc or Docx file.
Essay Questions
Please respond to both essay questions. Each response should be 150-250 words each.
- One of the BerkeleyHaas defining principles is “Question the Status Quo.” Describe a situation where you have questioned the status quo. Why do you think it’s important to do so? Response should be 150-250 words.
- How would participating in the Berkeley Business Academy for Youth help you as you pursue your education? Response should be 150-250 words.
* If English is not your native language, please include an additional paragraph describing your educational background and experience with English.
*Essay should be a PDF, Doc, or Docx file.
Application Fees
A non-refundable $80 application fee must accompany the completed application. Applications will not be reviewed if fees are not included.
Admission Requirements
The admissions team looks for applicants currently enrolled in grades 6-8, who are interested in learning more about business and entrepreneurship. The application and essay should communicate the student’s level of maturity and motivation.
Application Deadline: January 10th, 2025
Students are encouraged to apply prior to the application deadline as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
You must submit your online application by 5pm PST.
When we receive your complete application (your application form, essay, and the application fee), you will be notified by e-mail. An admissions decision will be made and e-mailed to you within two weeks* of receiving all application documents.
*UC Berkeley will observe administrative holidays and curtailment between December 20, 2024 – January 2, 2025. Applications submitted during this time will be reviewed beginning January 3 and will receive a decision no later than January 17, 2025.
Enrolling: Students admitted into the Berkeley Business Academy for Youth have 10 days (weekends included) from your acceptance date to enroll online and pay the program fees. You are not enrolled until full payment is received.
