Application Process and Requirements
Babson’s evaluation criteria ensures that all applicants are considered in a contextual and holistic way. While the greatest focus is placed on your four-year performance, we also look at your writing ability, standardized test scores, and leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Admission Process
The admission process at Babson is highly competitive. For the Class of 2029, we received 10,500+ applications. On average, admitted students had an unweighted high school GPA of 3.8 and earned SAT scores from 1450-1530 (this range represents the middle 50% of admitted students’ averages of only those who submitted the SAT).
Holistic Approach
At Babson, we take pride in our extensive and holistic evaluation of all applications for admission. While the greatest focus is placed on a student's four-year performance at the secondary level, the following factors are carefully considered in our evaluation process:
- Academic performance
- Rigor of coursework (accelerated, honors, AP/International Baccalaureate, etc.)
- Academic motivation, including interest in learning and a willingness to challenge oneself
- Performance on standardized tests (SAT I or ACT; TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers); Babson College is Test-Optional.
- Writing ability (two writing supplement questions)
- Involvement in activities and/or work experience
- Leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm
Rigorous Academics
The academic environment at Babson is a rigorous one, and we look for students who have best prepared themselves for success at the college level. Most admitted students have carried four to five courses per year in the five major academic subject areas: English, mathematics, social science, laboratory science, and foreign language.
Additionally, we highly recommend pursuing mathematics through pre-calculus at a minimum. Though, most admitted students are taking mathematics beyond this. We review all applications within the context of what is provided within their high school environment.
Students who matriculate to Babson will be required to submit a final high school transcript, GED, or equivalent indicating successful completion of high school in good academic standing.