Babson College

Essay prompts (2)

1. academic interest2026-27500 words

   Applies to: Required of all applicants (Writing Supplement #1). Respond with either a traditional essay (500 words maximum) OR a one-minute video — no preference is given to either format in admission decisions.

   The Babson education prepares students to think and act entrepreneurially, preparing them for careers across a variety of industries including business, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and more. Tell us about your interest in studying business, including any relevant experience you have or what your career aspirations are, and how you feel Babson can help prepare you to make an impact in your chosen field of business.

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Babson College has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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2. community2026-27250 words

   Applies to: Required of all applicants (Writing Supplement #2). Essay only, 250 words maximum.

   A defining element of the Babson experience is learning and thriving in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and interests. Please share something about your background, lived experiences, or viewpoint(s) that speaks to: (1) your commitment to promoting access, connection, or understanding across differences; and/or (2) how you will contribute to and learn from Babson's collaborative community.

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Babson College has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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