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Get the inside scoop on Babson College admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
During the last 4 year the application process has become much more strenuous and demanding, as the number of applicants has increased dramaticall...   READ MORE
Alumni
The admission process was very intense, competitive and selective. I visited the campus twice before applying - to visit and to evaluate my chanc...   READ MORE
Alumni
Potential students are reviewed for academic performance, level of course work, performance on standardized tests, writing ability, involvement in...   READ MORE
Alumni
Babson is a selective school, and my graduation class only had about 430 students in it. The admission process required an application, essays an...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Without a doubt the academics at Babson are amongst the most challenging in the country. While most Ivy leagues schools inflate GPAs, Babson has ...   READ MORE
Alumni
The curriculum and faculty was top notch. However, at some points during my time there, I thought the curriculum was too 'high-level' - meaning t...   READ MORE
Alumni
undergraduate students graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. hands-on curriculum taught with a intra-disciplinary approac...   READ MORE
Alumni
Babson has a vigorous academic program with very high quality professors. All classes are taught by professors, and not by Teaching Assistants. ...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The CCD staff is strong. Many companies recruit directly through the CCD. The number of employers, especially Investment Banks, has increased dramat...   READ MORE
Alumni
Their CCD (Center for Career Development) was very helpful and a great source of information. From assisting in the resume preparation process to set...   READ MORE
Alumni
Within six months of graduation, 92 percent of the Class of 2002 had jobs or were in graduate school Over 450 recruiting opportunities were offered ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Babson has an excellent Office of Career Placement on campus which is available to all students looking for jobs, includng internship opportunities. ...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The school is in a very nice area. The doorms are very nice, and most have been renovated in the last 2 years.   READ MORE
Alumni
N/A - Didn't live on campus.   READ MORE
Alumni
22 varsity NCAA Division III teams strong performing and visual arts centers focus on community service and involvement over 50 student-run club...   READ MORE
Alumni
Babson is situated about a 15 minute drive from downtown Boston, but based on the location and environment, often seems like it is much further fr...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Greek life is a factor in campus life. A new staff in the Office of Campus Life is working hard to make things more exciting, and they are doing ...   READ MORE
Alumni
N/A - Didn't live on campus.   READ MORE
Alumni
Entrepreneur club seems to be the most popular club. Boston and cambridge offer a wealth of possible hang-outs for students of Harvard, MIT and B...   READ MORE
Alumni
The social life at Babson is a little different than at big schools. There is definitely a Greek presence at Babson, but participation is less th...   READ MORE

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