Today was one of the first days in a long time when I opened my calendar and saw that I did not have a single appointment. No interviews to conduct, no information sessions to host, no orientation luncheons on which to gorge! The month of August has been an incredibly busy time for all of us in admissions at Fenwick Hall, as we prepare for the arrival of the Class of 2019 and switch gears to focus on the Class of 2020.
Next Tuesday is September 1st, and I feel as though so much still needs to be completed in order to get ready for the new admissions cycle. I am very excited to jump into the recruitment season, so I wanted to give you a preview of what’s to come:
– Perspectives: From Saturday, November 7th through Monday, November 9th we are hosting prospective students on campus for our annual Perspectives Program! This opportunity is open to culturally aware high school seniors, and it’s a great way to learn more about the Holy Cross student experience. We plan all kinds of fun activities for participants as well as provide room and board, free of charge to participants. The last day to apply is Monday, October 5th at 5PM EST. Please click the link for the online application.
– Travel: Throughout the months of September and October, admissions representatives from Holy Cross will be travelling all over the country to visit high schools and attend college fairs. We seek to share information about what makes Holy Cross special, as well as meet prospective students in their home areas! Please stay tuned for our office travel schedule, which will be made available on the site in September.
– Open House: Two Sundays in the fall (October 4th and November 8th), we invite prospective students and their families to visit campus and explore all that the College of the Holy Cross has to offer. Guests may pre-register by clicking on the link or sign up the day of the event. We provide a light breakfast and lunch, as well as tours, info sessions, panels, and more!
– Day Visits: High school seniors will be matched with a current Holy Cross student host and have the chance to shadow him/her to see what’s it’s like to be a Crusader! Registration will open later in September.
– Interviews: As we discuss in the blog, we highly encourage prospective students to interview with Holy Cross. Thus we offer opportunities both on- and off-campus for high school seniors to meet with us and share their high school experiences. Please request an interview at least two weeks ahead of time; we look forward to meeting you!
Of course, please do follow us on Twitter and Facebook with more updates about these and other events. Happy Fall!
(photography for Tom Rettig)
