The last few weeks have been exciting and rewarding as all of us in the Admissions Office have been traveling the country, meeting with students in their hometowns and in their high schools. After traveling for a few days, it becomes apparent that many students tend to ask the same questions in town after town. Here below are the most frequently asked questions with my answers.
- 1. “Is ___ a good topic for my essay?”
Yes — if that’s the topic you’ve selected. No – if someone else told you to write about it.
2. “Are interviews required at Holy Cross?”
No, but they are strongly recommended. For more information regarding interviews, click here.
3. “What’s that on your shirt?“
Ketchup. Or salsa. Or both.
4. “Do you offer Early Action?”
No. But we do offer Early Decision. For more information, see here:
5. “What’s your single favorite thing about Holy Cross?”
The people. The food. The Jesuit mission. The Admissions Office. Worcester.
6. “Isn’t that more than one?”
Yes.
7. “Should I submit my SAT scores?”
That’s a great conversation to have with your guidance counselor but know this – in our review process, we are going to focus on your accomplishments over the course of four years, not four hours on a Saturday morning.
Thanks to all those who have come out to meet with us on the road this fall. If you still have more questions or just want to learn more, we hope you’ll be able to attend one of our two Fall Open House events. For more details, see here.
