Holy Cross vs Fordham

smilemyonly
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:14 +0000

I was kind of in the same boat as the OP. I’m applying to a few Jesuit colleges of which Fordham and Holy Cross are part of.

First off, I instantly crossed off Lincoln Center. But of course that was my personal preference, I want a “real” campus, green grass, people playing football on the quad, the works. Of course, Rose Hill had that true campus feel. Awesome, I visited it and liked it, wasn’t to ecstatic but figured I’ll apply anyway.

Toured around the Boston area and saw Holy Cross. THE CAMPUS IS BEAUTIFUL. I loved it, everything about it, okay minus the fact that Worcester kinda creeps me out. But like I said in my earlier post I am in love with Boston, oh and did I mention that there are shuttles that bring you to Boston every weekend? Also, in terms of “prestige” I’m not completely sure, but around here Holy Cross > Fordham no questions asked. However I do live in the NY metropolitan area of NJ, thus Fordham is the school to apply to, from my school most B+ students get in no problem.

More reasons to love Holy Cross:
-undergraduate only, thus seniors (and some juniors) get to do hands on works with college professors, something often reserved for grad students
-NO TAs, yup no class is taught by TAs, actually I don’t even think they are existent there.
-small class size, no big lecture halls
-awesome alumni connections
-83% percent of med school students accepted, more than twice the national average
-77% admitted to law school, WOOT WOOT

And those are my reasons as to why Holy Cross totally owns Fordham. It’s my first choice and can’t wait to go (unfortunately I’m too late to apply ED) if admitted. Of course some of my reasons for loving Holy Cross, might be cons on your list. Visit both (if you can) and see how they compare in your eyes, see how well you “fit” or if you can really see yourself attending either one. Good luck! :)