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Get the inside scoop on Babson College (FW Olin) 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
Alumni
The buzzwords are "integrative learning" and entreprenuership. International experience is good, as is a focus on wanting to develop relationship...   READ MORE
Alumni
I had originally planned to apply for admissions for a September start, but found that it would be easier (perhaps less competition) to apply for ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Esseys are very important, focus on entrepreneurship is appreciated. GMAT score is also important, especially for scolarships applications. recommen...   READ MORE
Alumni
It seems a bit more competitive when I first got in with the GMAT scores getting higher and higher. One of the things they seemed to like was sol...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The first year is all programmed and it is a heavy workload, but the second year has electives that are pretty easy to get into -- go for the prof...   READ MORE
Alumni
I loved my experience at Babson College, despite attending nights (year round). The professors were all great. My favorite of all time was Dr. Nat...   READ MORE
Current Student
Program is highly innovative, creative, open-minded thinking is required. Quality of most classes is really high. Bidding system for classes is in...   READ MORE
Alumni
Professors are AMAZING. They don't lecture at you. All classes are very interactive, incorporating skills and experiences of already very knowle...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
It is high prestige with employers from my point of view, and the education comes with a good 'story' if you do internships abroad or take advantage o...   READ MORE
Alumni
As I was working at that time and my employer (Prime Computer) was paying for my MBA, I did not pursue any of the career programs. Today, I am in the ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Career in entrepreneurship is promoted most, but other areas are strong as well. A lot of job and internship opportunities through school career devel...   READ MORE
Alumni
It has been a bad economy, so I don't think Babson's efforts to help students with recruiting can be fairly judged this year. They are making an exce...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Beautiful campus, and one building that is where most classes and study rooms are located. It is a huge workload, and the pub never seems to be o...   READ MORE
Alumni
I attended as a night student and, therefore, this question/section does not really apply to my experience. I can say that I never worried about m...   READ MORE
Current Student
Housingon campus is available, beautiful campus, numerous beautiful and functional facilities such as entrepreneurship center, library, few dining...   READ MORE
Alumni
Didn't live on campus, but it is very beautiful and safe. The campus police don't give you any breaks with the parking situation, so you really h...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Wellesley is dry, but there are good hangouts in nearby towns.    READ MORE
Alumni
This does not apply to me. I did not spend time in Babson's social life.   READ MORE
Current Student
Roger's Pub is popular place on Thursdays for a drink with other students and professors. Most of socializing happens outside of the campus, a lot...   READ MORE
Alumni
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