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The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit college in Worcester, Massachusetts.


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Pick-Up Soccer

Does anyone know if there is pick-up soccer on campus or anywhere locally?

Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/11/19
22:06 UTC

5

Full ride at Holy Cross

I am an international student from India looking to ED to Holy Cross. I am in dire need of fin aid. I can afford 10k a year maximum. I am looking for a full ride basically. I have quite a good profile. I have 3.8 GPA, 1490 SAT and a lot of ECs and Honors that are represented at national level. Do I have a shot for a full ride.

2 Comments
2024/11/04
07:53 UTC

4

POP (Perspective Overnight Program)

Hey! The program is almost by a week and I was wondering if social groups are already being made in instagram or groupme. I am hoping to be invited :3.

1 Comment
2024/11/03
00:33 UTC

5

Talking Football

How we feeling about the Dan Curran regime? Obviously not the same success as last year, Pesansky is no Sluka, but the Patriot League is still very much in play. I can't get a read on if our mediocrity is caused more by the coaching or personnel change.

3 Comments
2024/10/26
17:29 UTC

2

Massive farting problem

I have a problem where I fart all the fucking time. Will my roommate mind if I’m always fucking farting? I’m afraid we’re going to have a fight.

12 Comments
2024/10/26
01:15 UTC

5

Help Needed!

Hey Everyone! I am applying to HC for my ED I am doing the interview. Can someone please guide about the process and the kind of questions that are usually asked? I'll be really grateful. Thank you so much

2 Comments
2024/10/23
13:19 UTC

5

Chicken Nuggets?

applying to hc this fall, just wondering about the food. I eat the diet of a little kid, chicken nuggets, pizza, Waffles, etc. Are those kinds of foods available in the dining hall.

2 Comments
2024/10/03
23:28 UTC

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Computer Science

I have submitted my application for ED1. Curious if there are any CS majors on this sub that can share anything about the department/program?

Thanks.

4 Comments
2024/09/26
20:49 UTC

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Is Holy Cross Very Religious?

I'm a high school senior interested in Going to Holy Cross in the fall. My only concern is that the school is too religiously rooted for a casual Presbyterian like myself to fit in. Are there any current secular students who can weigh in?

12 Comments
2024/09/24
15:21 UTC

7

Matt Sluka

Watching him ball out against Kansas right now. Why couldn’t he join your coach at JMU??? 😔

0 Comments
2024/09/14
02:05 UTC

2

Spring Transfer

hey everyone! im interested in transferring for spring from community college, and wanted to know if anyone has transferred into holy cross and what the community is like for transfers. thanks!

1 Comment
2024/08/23
00:58 UTC

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Storing an electric bike?

Would anyone have any idea how I can store an electric bike here? The guidelines online say that they're not allowed to be stored in the dorms, but can't I store them outside? The battery is detachable. Anyone have any ideas? Thank you

4 Comments
2024/08/18
15:34 UTC

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College of the Holy Cross questions

Hi everyone! I’m currently a rising senior and last week I visited Providence College & Boston College. Upon visiting these schools I realized that I am most interested in a liberal arts, catholic college, that is small. So, I want to research more options in the events PC & BC don’t work out. For some background: I am from Austin Texas, have a twin sister, and would like to major in business (we both do). We are both not very religious but are somehow drawn to catholic colleges. Any info regarding the social scene, academics/ business school, student & prof relationships, dining hall, dorms and overall vibe would be very appreciated.

Thank you so much!

18 Comments
2024/07/29
03:57 UTC

6

How much is the Magis Scholarship worth per year?

See above

3 Comments
2024/07/17
15:39 UTC

5

How hard is double majoring?

I am a prospective student who intends to study political science, but I'm wondering - how hard is it to double major? I plan to study Polisci on a track for law, but I wouldn't mind a backup plan. Does the difficulty depend on what you study? Any help is greatly appreciated!

4 Comments
2024/07/01
05:07 UTC

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Is it concerning small colleges in MA are closing?

Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy MA recently announced a "Developing a plan for Closure" https://enc.edu/news/board-announces-developing-plan-for-closure/

5 Comments
2024/06/30
03:38 UTC

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Consequences for missing housing survey?

I don't know how I did this, but I missed the deadline for the housing survey. What are the consequences for missing the deadline? I'm gonna beat myself up about this for some time lol...

EDIT FOR IDIOTS WHO DID THE SAME THING IN THE FUTURE: Check their website. The survey was in fact open a day after the supposed deadline. Just fill it out, or better yet, don't be like me and FOLLOW YOUR DEADLINES!

3 Comments
2024/06/29
16:31 UTC

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please chance me(2025)

please chance me for admission/ merit aid at hc (considering applying ed2/1). already done tour and interview scheduled for july

Below Average public high school, one of the best students in grade (no class rank), likely highest course rigor in grade

White Male, Junior, Upper class

11 APs when I graduate

3.7ish UW

4.5 W

1130 SAT (yes I know, going to study a ton in the summer to retake in august but might just have to be test optional) aiming for 1350+

club swimmer since middle school (currently attending 6+ practices a week, likely what my essay will be about)

lifeguard in the summer

coach little kids in the summer

summer swim team since I was 5 years old

varsity swim team member (relay record holder)

NHS

comp sci HS treasurer

political science/economics prob

5 APs senior year potentially political fellowship with senate candidate for this summer

2 Comments
2024/05/29
02:07 UTC

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Stats?

I'm a prospective high school student and I was wondering if anyone who's already gotten into HC could tell me their gpa, ec's, stats, etc just for reference.

3 Comments
2024/05/23
17:50 UTC

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What does Holy Cross look for in applicants/students?

I'm a rising senior who's looking to apply to HC next year and was wondering if they look for anything specifically such as academic activities, personality traits, community service, etc.

10 Comments
2024/05/22
20:55 UTC

2

Chance me for HC

Demographics
US citizen
State/Location of residency: Midwest
Type of high school Public
Grade 11th
Gender/Race/Ethnicity Female, White, American
Other special factors 504 Mental Health Plan
Major Psychology, Pre-Med
GPA, Rank, and Test Scores
Cumulative Unweighted HS GPA currently 2.85
Cumulative Weighted HS GPA currently 2.89 on 4 scale (freshman grades were heavily affected by mental health but now I earn all A's)

Current HS GPA (trimester): 4.00W, 3.8UW

Class Rank: ?
ACT/SAT Scores: N/A
Coursework
AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, AP Lit, N/A (still taking), Advanced Digital Music Production
Awards
Won a competitive school-wide writing contest and read/published the piece at a winners banquet
Gold Standard of Excellence Award (x2)
Extracurriculars
multiple passion projects
4 years of French (in school)
self taught in German and Korean
UC BerkeleyX Psychedelics and the Mind Course (edX, certificate)
HarvardX Fundamentals of Neuroscience Course (edX, certificate)
HarvardX Building Personal Resilience: Managing Anxiety and Mental Health (edX, certificate)
Girls Go STEM program (attended two years in 6th and 7th grade)
U of I performing arts summer program
student government (x2) in elementary school
played competitive/academy tennis for 5+ years and was a featured player
volunteered as an instructor at my high school’s summer tennis camp
competitive swimming, 2 years
running club & XC in junior high, 1 yr
part-time job on weekends, 6hr shift
catholic religious ed program
played clarinet for 4 years in school band
self taught in piano
(will be doing an immense amount of catching up this summer in terms of more community service, internships, college programs and activities)
Essays/LORs/Other
Haven’t written yet
Cost Constraints / Budget
Not sure
Schools
College of the Holy Cross (REACH, top choice, applying ED1)
(I’ve shown lots of demonstrated interest as well)

2 Comments
2024/04/26
13:49 UTC

6

Roomates

Hi! I am attending Holy Cross next year and am kind of freaking out about the roommate situation. As an incoming freshman, do I have to do anything related to finding a roommate for next year or is it random and done for me? I am kind of unsure as to how the whole process works.

3 Comments
2024/04/02
00:39 UTC

3

Dining hall

Parent of a new student and wondering what the food is like? Thanks!

6 Comments
2024/02/17
12:50 UTC

1

Is there any way freshman could have a car here?

I know that they have a policy that freshman and sophomores can't have cars, but is there a place off campus you can store one or an alternative? My hometown is 6 hours away and I'm not sure how I'd be getting there for breaks and returning overall (my friend's parents are moving me there and I'm pretty sure they see it as a one way trip.) Thanks

7 Comments
2024/02/10
13:11 UTC

5

chance me?

Holy Cross has been my absolute dream school and I’m just wondering if I have a chance of getting in through the regular decision round?

Here are my stats:

4.1W GPA 3.8 UW 6 APs and around 12 honors 1390 SAT (superscore) Varsity golf captain
Varsity ski racer Pianist of 11 years Dog sitter in family business National honors society Did an interview (went pretty good I hope) Information session Principle’s honor roll for all years of HS completed First chair cellist in audition only orchestra Good essay

8 Comments
2024/01/20
01:19 UTC

2

ED 2 notification

I heard they call you sometimes. Anyone in the past get calls vs portal? Is it always on the exact date or earlier?

6 Comments
2024/01/17
21:53 UTC

2

Chance me (RD)

Major: History

-UW GPA: 3.64 (bad Junior semester due to illness- will write in additional info)

-SAT: 1400 (670 english, 730 math)

-Rigor: 8 APs, 8 Honor

-Good Essay

-doing my interview in a week

-LOR written by my teacher who is an alumni

-Male (Half Asian, Half White)

Activites:

-Page Internship at my state legislature

-Speaker of the House at state-sponsored model legislature in the statehouse

-Varsity Track indoor and outdoor (2 years)

-School Ambassador to help assimilate and mentor new and international students

-President of my school's Model Legislature club

-70 Volunteer Hour

-Worked in fast food for 3 years

-1st Place Project at FBLA State Conference (x2)

-Student in Georgetown Pre-College Summer Law Program

-Top 3 in Finance Club Stock market simulation

2 Comments
2023/12/18
20:47 UTC

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