<p>I was accepted for fall 2011, however i fear that i may not do well here . I have heard that the grading system/workload is impossible and harder than Ivies, extremely difficult to get As…</p>
<p>can any1 support this? or hopefully disagree…</p>
<p>Hi there,</p>
<p>First of all, congrats! There was a huge increase in applications this year so you being accepted in the first place is a great accomplishment :)</p>
<p>Now about this workload issue…I am a senior here and have thoroughly enjoyed both my academic and social experience. I found the biggest adaptation I had to make coming out of high school was the amount of group work that we do here at Babson. With the professors wanting to simulate certain business environments, group work is inevitable but you come to really enjoy it. We have a lot of meetings to complete these projects, especially your first year with the FME course. That being said, the workload is entirely manageable as long as you use your time wisely. There are days when I watched TV or hung out with friends that then translated into a late night of studying but it is certainly not like you have to pull an all-nighter every day just to get by.</p>
<p>It is not as easy to get As here as it was in high school. Our course load here is challenging, I’d be lying to if I said otherwise. But that is what is great about Babson, you will be challenged here in so many different aspects of your life- socially, academically, athletically, theatrically, and list goes on. With your comment about our grading system, professors will give you the grade you deserve based on the rubrics they hand out at the beginning of the semester. I have never felt cheated out of a grade because a professor was trying to hit a quota of As and Bs. </p>
<p>If you ever do fall behind here or need help we have an amazing support staff in our deans. Additionally, we have a writing center, math resource center, and speech center that can help you out.</p>
<p>I hope that helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions.</p>
<p>@coll25hockey- thanks a lot. I’m just concerned because I have heard that very few people have 3.5+ gpas. Either they don’t work hard or the grading system is too difficult.</p>
<p>any other opinions?</p>
<p>"the best thing about babson is the job openings afterwards… the main thing i’d change is it’s harsh grading system…better schools (like the ivy leagues) don’t grade on NEARLY a hard scale as babson does…so why penalize the kids for working hard…just grade normally and have none of this babson curve crap "</p>
<p>found this on US News Student Review</p>
<p>I have to agree with coll25hockey. I’ve never felt that Babson professors graded super hard. It is challenging work, but by means is it impossible. I can’t speak to how the ivy leagues grade as I’ve never attend one. I’ve never met a Babson student that has attended an ivy league school so I don’t know how you could compare them unless you have attended both schools. The average grade people get at Babson is a B. This is better than classes where all you get are As because then you don’t actually learn anything in the class. I have managed to do just fine grade wise and have not spent all my time buried in books. In fact I would say on average I spend less than an hour a night on school work.</p>
<p>Now a word of warning about reading student reviews online. Most often the people that right the reviews are those that have something to actually say and normally those are people that had a bad experience. I know a some students that party every night, don’t do any of the reading and never say anything in class and don’t understand why they get a C. You do need to do some work to get an A, but by no means will it take up your entire life.</p>
<p>Hi, I have a son who is very interested in Babson While he is only a Junior in HS in NYC, he went to visit the campus last week and to my suprise fell in love with every part of it. He thought he wanted a larger school but when he saw what Babson was all about he came home very excited He is also an athlete and had a great chat with a fantastic informative Coach was very encouraging. While my son has built two business’ that have not only been a financially rewarding, he has always been a kid that thinks outside of the box and we had always been concerned how he would fit in to a "Traditional College " setting…until we found Babson. PROBLEM is that although he has very good grades, he has learning disabilities which has always hurt him when it comes to Math. I know the importance of high math scores on his SAT but while he understands, marketing, how to apply business theories etc…he is definitely weak when it comes to basic fundementals. He is so set on Babson and will do anything, (yes he has being tutored in Math)…but is it unrealistic for him to get his heart set on this? He does fantastic in group projects, very social, works hard in all areas BUT i’m nervous he just doesn’t have what it takes??? Thoughts?</p>
<p>Hi there,</p>
<p>I am so glad that your son had such a great experience at Babson. While we often look like a traditional college with our beautiful brick buildings, as you and your son found we are quite unique. While I cannot speak to his chances of being admitted I can tell you a bit about some of the resources we have here on campus. We have math, writing, and speech centers that are open to all members of the community. Most of these are run by upperclassmen who have already gone through the coursework that they are tutoring in. In your son’s case, the math resource center is operated by one of the professors here with students helping him out. If he is an athlete there are also athletic tutors available to him in other subjects. Additionally we have a wonderful office of Disability Services. The office deals with food allergies to learning disabilities and pretty much everything else in between. [Disability</a> Services](<a href=“http://www3.babson.edu/Offices/AcademicServices/Disability/]Disability”>http://www3.babson.edu/Offices/AcademicServices/Disability/) You might want to visit that link to get a better idea of what additional services might be offered here. Regarding your admissions questions, I would recommend talking to one of our admissions counselors because they are involved in the actual admittance process whereas I’m just a student!</p>
<p>I hope this helps and best of luck with the rest of the college process!</p>
<p>It’s great to hear that your son is so in love with Babson! I don’t know how I wound up on this site, but when I read your question, I decided to make an account so I could share some of my experiences with you. Like your son, I have a pretty severe learning disability and I really struggle with math. After taking the SAT’s four times and only completing about half of the math section each time, I decided to be tested for ADD. While it turns out that I do indeed have ADD, I also seem to have another math-specific learning disability as well. (I’ve had to take one of my math courses three timesI withdrew once and failed another time). I’m happy to inform you that I’m expecting to receive either a “B+” or an “A-” this semester, which is just amazing for me! The difference that I made is that I really put in the effort to do well this time. But as I am beginning to realize, your grades really do reflect the level of effort that you put into your schoolwork. As coll25hockey said, the school offers a ton of resources which are available for all the students (resource centers, tutoring, etc.), and Disability Services is really great for the students with learning disabilities. They offer tons of help outside of class, and even book separate rooms for us to use during exams so we do not get distracted by all the other students. Earlier this semester, the head of Disability Services actually offered to meet with me every week to make sure I was doing alright, which I regrettably did not take her up on. My point is that once he’s into Babson, his disability will be well managed. The issue is actually getting in. For example, this year had a record number of applicants, I believe, which is likely to happen again next year. However, this doesn’t mean he shouldn’t apply, especially if he really does love it as much as you say. I just want to encourage you guys to really actively engage in the application process. Keep in contact with the coach, really polish the application, and find something that sets your son apart from the rest of the crowd. It’s important to keep in mind that we are specifically a Business school, and the top Entrepreneurship Program in the country, so everyone who applies has an interest in business or has started a business. What’s more important is to emphasize the difference that his businesses created and the impact that they made. I cannot speak to what exactly the Admissions people are looking for, but I guaranty that they want to see something different from the countless other cookie-cutter business school applicants. One final thing, which I want to say with the utmost level of respect, is that you should never cut your son short. The application process is one of the most emotional things a high school student will go through, and it really helps when they know that their parents support and believe in them. So, instead of asking whether you should tell your son not to get his hopes up, go out and do whatever it takes to better his chances of getting accepted which starts with being really proactive in the application process. Attend info sessions, do campus tours, get in touch with someone in admissions, and just find a great way to set your son apart from the crowd. If he thinks of something that seems great to him, encourage him to keep working on it, and think outside the box. Chances are, someone may have already thought of his ideawe are a college of entrepreneurs after allso he just needs to find something special. I really hope this helps, and sorry I wrote so much, but I figured my own experiences could benefit you guys. If you have any other questions, feel free to respond. Good luck, and I hope you guys find that something special!</p>
<p>thank you so much for being so truthful and informative!! We are very excited about going back in the next three weeks to meet with the Coach again and to chat with them some more. My son is so excited about the courses that are offered at Babson. They have his name written all over them. Stressful time yes, (plus the fact that currently he is injured) but it really is an exciting time also. Thanks again!</p>