{"id":499,"date":"2010-01-28T15:53:51","date_gmt":"2010-01-28T19:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admissions.me.holycross.edu\/?p=499"},"modified":"2010-01-28T15:53:51","modified_gmt":"2010-01-28T19:53:51","slug":"thank-you-for-applying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/admissions\/2010\/01\/28\/thank-you-for-applying\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You For Applying!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DianeSoboski.BLOG2\"I sat down\u00a0a few weeks ago,\u00a0cup of tea in hand, glanced out the window at the snow coming down, and began to read files. As I moved through the stack of applications on the table before me, I encountered several notes and emails thanking the admissions staff for interviews, visits, \u00a0and advice on the application process. Also in the files were hundreds of pages of letters, essays, and descriptions of amazing accomplishments that our applicants have decided to share with us. For that, I thank you!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to look at a stack of 60 applications and feel overwhelmed by the volume of the work that lies ahead. But when you crack open that first folder and begin reading about that individual student , allow the materials in the folder to come to life, and introduce you to an amazing applicant \u2013 the task ahead no longer seems like work. \u00a0It\u2019s fun!<\/p>\n

I love learning about the time you \u201caccidentally\u201d tripped your brother and chipped his tooth, or the time you overcame your fears and sang in front of a full auditorium for the first time. Many of you have shared stories of obstacles you\u2019ve overcome, and how you\u2019ve come out a better person because of them.\u00a0 We laugh along with you, we cry along with you, and we do <\/em>celebrate\u00a0all<\/em> of your accomplishments along with you.<\/p>\n

During this busy reading season, thank you for making me wake, stretch and\u00a0want\u00a0<\/em>to head right for that stack of applications!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Diane Soboski
\nAssistant Director of Admissions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I sat down\u00a0a few weeks ago,\u00a0cup of tea in hand, glanced out the window at the snow coming down, and began to read files. As I moved through the stack of applications on the table before me, I encountered several notes and emails thanking the admissions staff for interviews, visits, \u00a0and advice on the application … <\/p>\n

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