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 2027, we received close to 8,000 applications. On average, admitted students had high school grades between A- and B+ and earned SAT scores from 1430-1510 (this range represents the middle 50% of admitted students’ averages).
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 has adopted a Test-Optional Policy for first-year applicants
- Writing ability (two writing supplement questions)
- Involvement in activities and/or work experience
- Leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm
- Interviews with an admission counselor or student admission intern are available but not required; interviews are evaluative and candidates’ written evaluations will be added to their files for use in the selection process.
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.
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.