Holy Cross in my eyes is one of the best schools in the country. It isn't called a small Ivy or known as a Catholic Ivy for no reason. I've never heard of anyone regretting going to Holy Cross or wishing they went to another school, you can't go wrong with Holy Cross.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Do the interview. Even if you aren't sure about whether or not you're applying or if you're doing Early Decision or Regular, do it. Also, keep in contact with your admissions counselor or any counselor in general. They keep all your e mails on file and will review them as part of the application process. Another thing is visit the school. Although you are in Worcester and it may not be the nicest area to live in, being on The Hill makes you feel as if you're in another world and makes you feel safe and not like you are in a city. It is also key to remember that their academics are very well known and rigorous which means that when you are applying they take your first quarter grades and what classes you are taking into account and have the heaviest weigh in the academics portion of your application. Lastly, if you do not feel like your SAT scores are up to par, e mail your Holy Cross counselor and ask them for advice, they will help you, they want to have you here. If you are more than 100 off of their median range, about a 1950, I suggest you don't submit them. If your over, do of course and if you're in between do it but it won't neither help nor hurt you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Very intense classes and will make you work. You will have to earn your grades and they won't be handed out to you. Professors are awesome when you need help and are just great teachers in general. The students don't say that their academics are as hard or maybe even harder than Harvard's for no reason.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorms are nicely sized as well as closets. Only thing I don't understand is why some guys dorms are larger than girls, when they are in the same building. Also really like how they cluster the freshman into 5 clusters based on your Monserrat class and then choose where you live and who you dorm with based on that. I also like how each building has it's own character and everyone knows it by something unique to just that building and that building only. Overall dorms are you typical college dorms just slightly larger in size.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Only has Kimball dining hall as main dining option but Holy Cross does also have Lower Kimball with comes with your meal swipes, which are unlimited with $450 to spend on other places. Also has a coffee shop in Hogan, Cool Beans, which has some really good coffee and breakfast items. Lastly there is also Crossroads which is under Hogan and serves steak, chicken fingers, burgers, hot dogs, etc. just your typical American food. There is also a bar for 21+ students that is where Crossroads is located but I haven't been in so can't tell you what that's actually like. Also there is a small 7/11 like convenience store next to Cool Beans which just has your basically junk foods and such.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
I know some kids, basically just underclassmen well freshman, like to sometimes go out of Wednesdays or Thursdays and go to the local 18+ clubs/bars. DO NOT go on weekend thats when the local townies and not college kids go out and there will be bar fights and things can get very dangerous, perks of living in Worcester. But besides from that there's always something going on whether that's being hosted by a friend, a sports team or by the school/ school clubs you'll never be bored and not have something to do.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Kids who are looking for academic rigor and a community homey type of feel to a school. Someone who wants to be part of a great community of people that is willing to help others especially since the motto for Holy Cross is Men and women for others. But most importantly, are willing to Bleed Purple forever.
Holy Cross in my eyes is one of the best schools in the country. It isn't called a small Ivy or known as a Catholic Ivy for no reason. I've never heard of anyone regretting going to Holy Cross or wishing they went to another school, you can't go wrong with Holy Cross.
Do the interview. Even if you aren't sure about whether or not you're applying or if you're doing Early Decision or Regular, do it. Also, keep in contact with your admissions counselor or any counselor in general. They keep all your e mails on file and will review them as part of the application process. Another thing is visit the school. Although you are in Worcester and it may not be the nicest area to live in, being on The Hill makes you feel as if you're in another world and makes you feel safe and not like you are in a city. It is also key to remember that their academics are very well known and rigorous which means that when you are applying they take your first quarter grades and what classes you are taking into account and have the heaviest weigh in the academics portion of your application. Lastly, if you do not feel like your SAT scores are up to par, e mail your Holy Cross counselor and ask them for advice, they will help you, they want to have you here. If you are more than 100 off of their median range, about a 1950, I suggest you don't submit them. If your over, do of course and if you're in between do it but it won't neither help nor hurt you.
Very intense classes and will make you work. You will have to earn your grades and they won't be handed out to you. Professors are awesome when you need help and are just great teachers in general. The students don't say that their academics are as hard or maybe even harder than Harvard's for no reason.
Dorms are nicely sized as well as closets. Only thing I don't understand is why some guys dorms are larger than girls, when they are in the same building. Also really like how they cluster the freshman into 5 clusters based on your Monserrat class and then choose where you live and who you dorm with based on that. I also like how each building has it's own character and everyone knows it by something unique to just that building and that building only. Overall dorms are you typical college dorms just slightly larger in size.
Only has Kimball dining hall as main dining option but Holy Cross does also have Lower Kimball with comes with your meal swipes, which are unlimited with $450 to spend on other places. Also has a coffee shop in Hogan, Cool Beans, which has some really good coffee and breakfast items. Lastly there is also Crossroads which is under Hogan and serves steak, chicken fingers, burgers, hot dogs, etc. just your typical American food. There is also a bar for 21+ students that is where Crossroads is located but I haven't been in so can't tell you what that's actually like. Also there is a small 7/11 like convenience store next to Cool Beans which just has your basically junk foods and such.
I know some kids, basically just underclassmen well freshman, like to sometimes go out of Wednesdays or Thursdays and go to the local 18+ clubs/bars. DO NOT go on weekend thats when the local townies and not college kids go out and there will be bar fights and things can get very dangerous, perks of living in Worcester. But besides from that there's always something going on whether that's being hosted by a friend, a sports team or by the school/ school clubs you'll never be bored and not have something to do.
Kids who are looking for academic rigor and a community homey type of feel to a school. Someone who wants to be part of a great community of people that is willing to help others especially since the motto for Holy Cross is Men and women for others. But most importantly, are willing to Bleed Purple forever.
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