Application Checklist

As you prepare to submit your Babson application, use this checklist to make sure you have all required materials to complete your application. 

  • Application: Submit the Common Application. 
  • Application Fee: $75 submitted online when you submit your Common Application. If the application fee presents a financial burden, students may apply for a fee waiver by contacting Undergraduate Admissions
  • Standardized Testing: Babson has adopted a Test Optional Policy for first-year applicants for the next three academic years: 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. If you choose to provide the SAT or ACT, you may provide self-reported test scores. Once admitted, students who provided testing will need to submit their official test scores. Babson’s reporting code is 3075. TOEFL and IELTS scores must be received as official at the time of application. o SAT or ACT (if applicable) 
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Required only for international students for whom English is not the native language 
  • Secondary School Report: Submitted by your college or guidance counselor. 
  • Official High School Transcript: Submitted by your college or guidance counselor. 
  • Senior grades: Submitted by your college or guidance counselor. 
    • First quarter grades for Early Decision & Early Action applicants. 
    • Midyear grades for Regular Decision applicants when available. 
  • Essays: Applicants will submit the personal essay using one of the Common Application prompts and submit the Babson College specific supplemental essay. 
  • Letters of Recommendation: One counselor recommendation and one teacher recommendation. 
  • Interview (optional): Interviews with an admission counselor or student admission fellow are available but not required. Virtual interviews with the Office of Undergraduate Admission are available from March 15 of a student’s junior year through November 1 of senior year.