<p>At the President's Council reception in Boston this evening, Fr. McFarland said that we had 6650 applicants for 730 slots. Early Decision pool was exceptionally strong, and 47% of the class was constituted from that source. We are over our target for the Class of '13, he said, without going to the wait list.</p>
<p>He also spoke of the generosity of alumni. Last year's 55% participation rate put HC in the top ten schools nationally. Recent alumni giving stood at 52%, the highest in the country. "Nobody in the country is close."</p>
<p>that is amazing. that really makes me proud to be walking through HC’s doors.</p>
<p>Here is a quote from an email sent to class agents today:</p>
<p>" I am pleased to share that Holy Cross, for at least the time being, has made great strides towards our Fund goals - a story our peer institutions wish they could tell. Today, I want to tell you that we have a reasonable chance to make our goals, but that will take everyone’s help."</p>
<p>Some fabulous news during these uncertain economic times</p>
<p>Dear Class Agents:</p>
<p>Thank you for all that you did during the final push this year! Your commitment and hard work paid off.</p>
<p>I am so very pleased to announce that after gifts are processed today, Holy Cross will for the third consecutive year be able to claim a place among a handful of schools with an alumni participation rate above 50%. </p>
<p>When the dust settles, I anticipate that the College will finish with a 50.5 - 50.7 percent alumni participation rate. We have the potential to set a new Holy Cross Fund record with $7.9 million in the Holy Cross Fund, and the College will raise more than $24 million this year. I will send you final numbers when they are available.</p>
<p>As you share this information with your classmates, please emphasize the impact their generosity has on students and faculty. The uncertain economy will continue to have an impact on the College and our students and their families. These generous gifts help the College and our students where it matters most.</p>
<p>I hope that you and your loved ones have a great summer!</p>
<p>Gary A. Carskaddan
Director of the Holy Cross Fund
College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
<a href=“mailto:gcarskad@holycross.edu”>gcarskad@holycross.edu</a><a href=“508”>/email</a> 793-2333</p>
<p>As a current HC student, thanks guys for continuing to fund good ol’ HC! :)</p>