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In the continuing effort to reach prospective students and
tell the distinctive story of Holy Cross, the office of
admissions has launched a dynamic new Web site, accessible
through the College’s main site at www.holycross.edu
The redesigned Admissions site complements the office’s
new, award-winning recruitment publications. “Because
kids today are so Web-savvy,” says Ann McDermott ’79,
director of Admissions, “we wanted a site that not
only provides factual information about the College and the
tools students need to apply - but also is personally
involving.”
The new site features v irtual tours of campus in 360-degree
photos, and student-narrated glimpses of life at Holy Cross
with Flash animation will soon be available. Prospective
students can also find quick links to online chat and message
boards, and sign up to receive mailings and other information
about the College. Academic and student life information
is summarized within the site, and students (and parents)
interested in specific information about departmental offerings,
athletics and extracurricular activities can explore those
areas more fully elsewhere on www.holycross.edu
The new site - produced by Admissions and the Office
of Public Affairs in collaboration with the design firm,
Philographica - echoes the style and tone of the publications
now being used in student recruitment. The Admissions viewbook
(showcasing the College’s liberal arts, undergraduate
and Jesuit traditions) this year won a Gold Award from the
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE),
and a Bronze Award from Admissions Marketing Report.
The entire publications package (including the junior viewbook,
search, campus map, brochures describing academic areas,
application materials and poster) also received a Merit Award
from Admissions Marketing Report.
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