RD's Being Mailed: "end of March"

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of the Holy Cross
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<p>I spoke to admissions today and asked when letters will be sent. Not this week, "the end of March" was the non-specific reply. Also, students should "keep their eye on the mail in early April"....not exactly sage or surprising advice!!!</p>

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<p>Really? I was told today from a friend and she heard that admission decisions would be coming out Saturday, but it could just as well be a rumor.</p>

<p>Anyways, sooooo anxious :slight_smile: </p>

<p>Is the only way to figure out our acceptance/rejection through mail?
Or are we able to seek our decision online possibly?</p>

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<p>I’d way rather hear by mail than online. Online is so anti-climactic/boring</p>

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<p>Oh, don’t worry Napster.
I appreciate mail over online statuses anyday!
It’s much more exciting getting a decision on paper and actually opening the seal of an envelope :)</p>

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<p>The admissions blog states “Decisions won’t be mailed until March 26th”. It is the last blog in the following URL:
[Admissions</a> Blogs](<a href=“http://admissions.holycross.edu/living/being-holy-cross/admissions-blog]Admissions”>http://admissions.holycross.edu/living/being-holy-cross/admissions-blog)</p>

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<p>That’s about when they came out last year and the FA within a week or so later.</p>

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<p>[Committee</a> is Over! (Well…almost) Admission: Not Impossible](<a href=“http://admissions.me.holycross.edu/2011/03/24/committee-is-over-well-almost/]Committee”>Admission: Not Impossible)</p>

<p>They are coming…</p>

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<p>Letters will be mailed at the end of the week; keep an eye out for the postman!</p>

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<p>Pat in admissions said she thinks they are being mailed “this w/e”!!!</p>

<p>Good Luck to all would be Crusaders and if the news is not what you wanted, then good luck wherever you matriculate, as it is up to each of us to make the most of whatever college opportunity we pursue!!!</p>

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<p>I received a phone call tonight letting me know I was admitted. I am so happy. I thought that it was such a nice way to let me know. Did anyone else hear today?</p>

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<p>OMG. They personally called you?! That’s SO sweet!
And congratulations!</p>

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<p>Thank you! Yes I was so surprised to get the phone call. He said all letters were mailed on Thursday so hopefully many will hear today! Good luck everyone!</p>

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<p>S received acceptance today in MA</p>

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<p>Ditto…in todays mail in MA</p>

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<p>No mail here in NH yet, but maybe I grabbed yesterday’s mail … Or maybe it was today’s. So confused lol. We’ll see. Congrats to the new accpetances!</p>

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<p>Anyone get merit $ ?</p>

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<p>^Pretty sure HC doesn’t do merit aid.</p>

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<p>It’s a “full need” school, they give athletic scholarships, music, a few others, but limited merit that I know of. Things change yearly though.</p>

<p>This from 2010:
As a new Admissions Counselor I am really enjoying my time on the road visiting different student and high schools around the country. I just got back from Atlanta where I saw a lot of amazing students and really enjoyed the beautiful (but hot!) weather. However, in my travel I have come across a lot of commonly asked questions.</p>

<p>The first question I am always asked is usually about scholarships at Holy Cross. My response is always the same: “We have limited merit aid options because we are a financial aid based school. However, should you apply for aid, we meet 100% of your family’s demonstrated need.”</p>

<p>Nonetheless, students seem to think that Holy Cross is a financially unreachable goal when they hear that scholarships are limited. What I have to tell you is that you should never cross a college/university off of your list because of the “sticker price” of the school. Look into each school’s financial aid or merit scholarship options and do research on different colleges’ financial aid packages. Try reaching out to some financial aid offices as well. You may be pleasantly surprised and learn that colleges that seemed out of reach financially are affordable options with great aid packages.</p>

<p>A better question to ask these different college representatives when you see them at a fair or high school is “What kind of aid do you offer: financial aid or merit scholarships? Could you also tell me more about the specific type of aid your school offers?”</p>

<p>Krystle Leveille</p>

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<p>thanks for the useful replies… college board shows some seemingly contradictory info… I tend to think you guys have it correct …</p>

<p>Average non-need based aid: $29,665</p>

<p>Financial Aid Statistics</p>

<pre><code>* Full-time freshman enrollment: 727

  • Number who applied for need-based aid: 504

  • Number who were judged to have need: 447

  • Number who were offered aid: 421

  • Number who had full need met: 420

  • Average percent of need met: 100%

  • Average financial aid package: $31,178

  • Average need-based loan: $4,840

  • Average need-based scholarship or grant award: $29,590

  • Average non-need based aid: $29,665

  • Average indebtedness at graduation: $23,662
    </code></pre>

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<p>did everyone that got accepted get a phone call? or is this done randomly?</p>