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<p>so i didnt apply to ivy schools. i got full scholarship to baruch, a very good financial deal to babson, and a somewhat decent financial deal to northeastern [although i would prob not go to neu because i would have to pay 15k a year], and im still waiting on bu.
since i dont want to stay in nyc, since i would live at home, babson is looking good right now but there are a lot of negative reviews. i plan on majoring in finance/accounting.<br>
i know babson is mostly known for entrepreneurship, and i shouldve applied to bentley or bryant but i didnt know about them until it was too late.
would babson be the right choice? i'm severely financially disadvantaged, which is how i even got $ from them, so i wouldnt fit in with all the rich snobby people at babson. </p>

<p>social life-i dont care that there is no social life at babson. i mean, i do want friends and a life i guess, but im not going to be going to these frat parties or drinking a lot. i like big urban cities, so i wouldnt mind taking the bus to boston. </p>

<p>academics-i heard its incredibly hard to get over a 3.0 gpa there. which is really not encouraging. i go to a hs where there is deflated grades and the workload is more hard than other schools, so im hoping that maybe i will be used to this deflated grade? but my question is, are even the smart students at babson getting low gpa's or high gpa's? i want to know if you work hard, you actually get As. or if its only the rich snobby people getting low grades because theyre not used to having to work as hard. do students stay up all night because they have a lot of work, or because they slack off? it seems very intense at babson.</p>

<p>graduating-honestly, how good is job placement? coming from nyc, i want a good, high paying job in nyc preferably. i saw stats on another thread, and the ratio of job opportunities to graduating students is higher at babson than bentley and bryant. do recruiters know how tough the curriculum at babson is and take that into account? also, is babson recognized in other states like ny or internationally, or is it only well known in MA? am i better off at baruch, but at baruch there are thousands of people in the graduating class, and i would be taking classes with regular students. at baruch, i know its a good program, and the grades would come a lot easier but im not sure how recruiters would see it. </p>

<p>do people from babson go into graduate school? im not sure if i'll need it for finance/accounting. ill have approx. 20k in loans when i graduate, so i think i want a job right after i graduate. is it better to go to get a mba or do people usually get recruited from good companies?</p>

<p>also, should i even bother trying to take the fme class? i heard it sucks, but i figured it would look good on a resume? im not really going into entrepreneurship but i do want to take a few classes on it.</p>

<p>PLEASE HELP ME. im so sorry for asking so many questions, but i have a big decision on my hands and i need to make up my mind in a few weeks. </p>

<p>BARUCH-easier grades, stay at home, free tuition and laptop, not sure about job placement
BABSON-hard grades, seemingly better job placement and salary, small graduating class, close relationship with teachers, good financial aid package, good return on this investment?
NORTHEASTERN-i would pay 15k a year in loans, not sure about job placement, i dont know if the business program there is good, it doesnt seem as well known or that good, good environment
BU-havent gotten accepted yet, but i would consider it, im not sure about their business program, does it even have a good biz program or does it specialize in something else, good environment</p>

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<p>please help me</p>

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<p>Hey, </p>

<p>So you asked a lot about Babson and I’ll try to answer as much of it as possible.
First off. Not everyone is rich and snobby here at Babson. Actually the vast majority aren’t like that. In the best cases there are wealthy people and you have no idea because its more about making friends who people are as people rather than their finances. </p>

<p>Social Life - At Babson you WILL have a social life. There is no rule that says you’re required to give up enjoying your life as part of coming to Babson. There are events on campus all the time where the students attend in great numbers. Along with that Babson even throws events and dance parties for the students. Its a work hard play hard environment. You’ll work hard so they want to make sure you still have the opportunity to have a good time.</p>

<p>Academics - You get what you work for. I think Babson is a challenging school, but the mindset here is to overcome challenges. First semester/year students tend to work harder to get higher gpas because they are adapting to college life. GPAs aren’t really determined by financial background. Its all about balance and the work put in. I know students who are highly involved in student life who have 3.3s and above. I am a fan of getting a full night of sleep, I got over the “all-nighter” concept my freshman year because its not worth it. </p>

<p>Graduation - Every year Babson physically brings people to campus to recruit. We have repeated recruitment because Babson delivers a high level of student with each class. Your pay is usually determined by the industry or area that you decide to focus in. Babson is extremely well known internationally and is a well known name amongst anyone interested in business schools especially in entrepreneurship. Babson is a strong and developing name in the business world where they are familiar with our development</p>

<p>The vast majority of graduates don’t go straight in grad school. Most business grad schools require 3-5 years of experience from people coming in. Some students choose law school or other types of school, but grad school directly out of school.</p>

<p>FME is mandatory regardless of your concentration. It acts as a way to balance out the students because not everyone has had a chance to participate in a business prior to coming to Babson. Whether or not you’re going into entrepreneurship, its a chance for you to practice whatever major you want to end up going into and make sure thats what you want.</p>

<p>Hopefully this helped</p>

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<p>I’m a current senior at Babson. Coming to this school was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The hands-on, practical experience that I have garnered throughout my time at Babson has proved beneficial. The amazing people, available opportunities, and networking are three of the many reasons why I have loved my experience. </p>

<p>Babson is a wonderful institution. Yes, it has been #1 in Entrepreneurship for 15 consecutive years, but that does not mean the other aspects of business are limited. Entrepreneurship is about being a practical optimist- seeing opportunities rather than problems. It is about being creative, open-minded, and thinking outside of the box. It is having the ability to find a solution where others are blinded by the impossible. It is being a go-getter. That is the type of student that you will find at Babson, which is a wonderful environment in which to learn and grow. </p>

<p>You will get a well-rounded education, both in business and in the liberal arts (50/50 and well-balanced through the course of your four years at Babson). To be a successful business person you need to understand what is going on in the world around you.
If you are looking to focus on accounting and finance you can definitely achieve that at Babson. I encourage you to look at the Babson College Fund–> [Babson</a> College Fund | Cutler Center | Babson College](<a href=“http://www.babson.edu/Academics/centers/cutler-center/babson-college-fund/Pages/home.aspx]Babson”>Babson College Fund | Babson College)</p>

<p>I also definitely recommend looking into the MSA program at Babson. After you complete your senior year, if you decide to take part in the MSA program, you stay the summer and you will have your Masters of Science in Accounting. Finance and Accounting firms love Babson students. I’m not 100% sure, but I think PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers) employed 5% of the graduating class of 2010. Goldman Sachs is another firm that hires Babson students. If you’d like a job in NY- our Center for Career Development (CCD) can help you do that. I have several friends who are planning on working in NY and have had great success in attaining summer internships and jobs for post-graduation in NY. </p>

<p>As a second semester senior, it is a relief having received my job offer (from my first choice) on November 22nd. Receiving a job offer before senior year begins and throughout the year is definitely not atypical as a Babson student. At our career fair in September there were over 70 companies on our campus. Several companies do on-campus interviews. Companies know and understand the program rigor and appreciate the hands-on practical experience we gain through our Babson education.</p>

<p>I checked the survey results of Babson grads 6 months out of graduation. For 2010, 95% of students had a full-time job or were in grad school. Only 3% of the 95% were in grad school. Many students who took part in the MSA program, did attain their masters, but also had a job within the 6 month time-frame because they started work in September. For 2011, 96% of students had a full-time job or were in grad school (not sure of the percentage break-down for that year though). I think majority of students get the “real world” experience for 3-5 years and then apply for grad school. Majority of those who do go directly into grad school would be students focusing on law or students entering the Global Entrepreneurship Program. </p>

<p>The Babson student population is not made up of rich, snobby people. I’m not sure where you heard that, but you were misinformed. There are people with a variety of backgrounds from all over the world. Are there some students who have more money than others- yes, but they do not flaunt it. I personally do not come from a wealthy family and have never experience any issues because of it—socially or with financial abilities of coming to Babson. It is a very welcoming community. </p>

<p>You will be able to make friends and fit in socially—no worries! =)</p>

<p>There is a social life on campus—we are not a bunch of business robots. Yes, we do care about our class work and grades, but it is definitely possible to do well academically and have a life. You mentioned concerns about the possibility of getting A’s at Babson. You do have to put in the work in order to achieve it, but you will be rewarded for your hard work. There are a tremendous amount of resources on campus to help you succeed in and out of the classroom. </p>

<p>For the social life we have close to 100 clubs/organizations ranging from business to cultural to the liberal arts to athletics as well. We have 22 varsity level (Division III sports) and club and intramural sports as well. If you feel like something is missing out of these clubs and organizations you can start your own with just five people: a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and SGA (student government association) representative, write up a one-page charter and then you can be approved for funding. Babson definitely supports the entrepreneurial thought and action. </p>

<p>We do have Greek Life on campus, and I have several friends involved in fraternities and sororities (who say it’s like having brothers and sisters) and it is another network. To have a social life on campus you do not need to be a part of Greek life. A lot of events they host are open to all students on campus and there will be other events (not related to Greek life) as well. </p>

<p>And no worries if you aren’t planning on drinking a lot- I have never been pressured once to drink on this campus. If you want to go to a party and dance- go for it. As long as you respect others decisions, they will respect yours. If you’re not in the mood for a party- there will be plenty of other options. There will be game and movie nights on campus, dances, pub nights (pizza, popcorn, nachos, trivia, karaoke, shooting pool, dancing, hanging out), theatre productions, dance shows, sporting events, and more. Babson is not a suitcase campus at all. Majority of students will be on campus on the weekends and there will be plenty to do. If you do want to venture into Boston it is easy to do so. You’re allowed to have a car on campus all four years, the woodland T station (green line) is a 12 minute drive away, the commuter rail is a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive away, and we also have a shuttle system that takes you in to Boston (free with your student ID). If you don’t have a car, but have your license, we also have zip cars on our campus that you can use. If you’d like to go to sporting event, hit up Quincy Market, go for a walk in the North End, see a show—definitely no problem!</p>

<p>Also, Babson is not just well known in Massachusetts- it is also a respected institution internationally, which is probably why we have such a high international student percentage (27%). It is wonderful having the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. When you are chatting with your friends, you will be networking without even trying while learning so much. </p>

<p>If you have an opportunity to come to campus before you make your decision I definitely recommend that. Interact with some of the students and faculty, see the Cutler Financial Center, and see if you can picture yourself coming here.
From first-hand experience- I have loved my four years at Babson and feel ready to take on and succeed in the “real-world”.</p>

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<p>Go to Babson. If for nothing more than to get out of your comfort zone and learn that wealthy people are no more likely to be snobs than anyone else. If you get a good job in finance you might become one. Should people then automatically assume you’re a snob?</p>

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<p>@ACary2 and @curiosity2012, thank you two soo much! your responses were so thorough and answered all [i do realize i put a lot haha] of my questions and concerns. babson is my first choice now, it seems to be a great school for experience and job placement.</p>