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Common application: Pick your own topic. I stepped out of the train. People pushing and shoving, back and forth, loud noises echoing down the narrow walls into the abyss. Searching for a way to the street, I too pushed my way through the barrage of people searching for the streets above: New York, New York. … Read more Summer Business

Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. It happened out of sheer stubbornness. Seemingly overnight, I went from being a cross country runner to the girl on crutches. … Read more Common App Essay- Central Story

Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. My eyes were greeted by the luminous glow of fluorescent lights and sterile white walls of Rumah Sakit Bunda (Bunda Hospital). … Read more Trail of Breadcrumbs

In a short paragraph, please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) He had a complete poker face when I asked for $250,000. This man was on the panel of investors to whom I presented my entrepreneurial venture as part of a scenario analysis project during The Fullbridge Program, … Read more Pitching a Venture

Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? Above the clouds, on the peak of the mountain, I stand, overlooking the vast silhouette of slopes and trees, contemplating the infinite possibilities of routes to take. I watch other skiers … Read more Looking Down

Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. A scrawny boy in beat-up velcro sneakers ran past. Our tour guide Mohammed sighed heavily, “Angel Park is probably the only place where a young boy could be young. Outside, he’s probably the … Read more Containing Multitudes

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. “Entonces, Max, ¿dime porque has venido a España?” I stared blankly at my host Dad while trying to catch a glimpse of how … Read more Familiarity

Write a letter to your first-year roommate at Babson. Tell him or her what it will be like to live with you, why you chose Babson, and what you are looking forward to the most in college. Andrew,I look forward to meeting you and starting our experience together at Babson. Since I am fairly certain … Read more Roommate Letter

One way Babson defines itself is through the notion of creating great economic and social value everywhere. How do you define yourself and what is it about Babson that excites you? Raised in China, I did not follow the mold of a “traditional” Chinese girl. I never liked to sit down and practice calligraphy or … Read more My Unconventional Path from China to Babson

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? The smell of delicious, warm, chocolatey cookies filled the car, and four pairs of hands rushed for the … Read more Never Too Young for Economics