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Anonymous wrote:Fascinating that the HC boosters refuse to let this thread die. It makes me think twice about letting my kid enroll if accepted. I realize some of these places like ND and others can be cultish, but this is a whole other level...like they are trying to convince themselves something is true by repeating it over and over.

It's like the NEU nutjobs all over again. Coincidence it's the same part of the country? What's next, UMass Amherst is the best college in Amherst?

For Linguistics? Absolutely. Just like Holy Cross is the best college in Massachusetts for Classics.

Who pays $80k for Classics? Students can become a barista without 4 years of Latin classes.

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Anonymous wrote:Fascinating that the HC boosters refuse to let this thread die. It makes me think twice about letting my kid enroll if accepted. I realize some of these places like ND and others can be cultish, but this is a whole other level...like they are trying to convince themselves something is true by repeating it over and over.

It's like the NEU nutjobs all over again. Coincidence it's the same part of the country? What's next, UMass Amherst is the best college in Amherst?

For Linguistics? Absolutely. Just like Holy Cross is the best college in Massachusetts for Classics.

HC ranked 18th in Massachusetts for Classics

https://edurank.org/liberal-arts/classics/massachusetts/

Based on this, I would throw out EduRank as a credible source.

HC is a good choice for families seeking a moderate political vibe. Fits our preference but school is now very popular. Will apply early.

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Anonymous wrote:Fascinating that the HC boosters refuse to let this thread die. It makes me think twice about letting my kid enroll if accepted. I realize some of these places like ND and others can be cultish, but this is a whole other level...like they are trying to convince themselves something is true by repeating it over and over.

It's like the NEU nutjobs all over again. Coincidence it's the same part of the country? What's next, UMass Amherst is the best college in Amherst?

For Linguistics? Absolutely. Just like Holy Cross is the best college in Massachusetts for Classics.

HC ranked 18th in Massachusetts for Classics

https://edurank.org/liberal-arts/classics/massachusetts/

HC 18th in Massachusetts.

classic

Holy Cross is a great LAC with very long stable of distinguished alums, Would rank it behind Williams, Amherst, and Wellesley in Mass. Place it 15-20 Nationally among SLAC schools. Among Catholic families, top 3 destinstion. Applied but wanted s larger University.

Holy Cross has a very long history of famous writers. Dave Anderson long time writer NY Times won Pulitzer 1980, Edward Jones great fiction author won Pulitzer 2004, Billy Collins US Poet Laureate 1990. Sports writers Dan Shaughnessy Boston Globe and well known sports podcaster Bill Simmons.

Among national liberal arts Byrn Mawr and Holy Cross are the best.

CampusReel rates 15 schools in Massachusetts in 2025. UMass 1, Harvard 2, Holy Cross 3, Tufts 4.

Per College Factual HC CLassics is ranked 9th Nationally and 2nd in Massachusetts. College Raptor has HC ranked 7th Nationally.

Acceptance data from my daughter's Catholic HS for last 3 years:

Overall: 58%

Early Decision: 100%

Regular Decision: 52%

Pretty much a sure admit for students applying ED and students applying RD with halfway decent stats and some level of demonstrated interest. It's considered a safety for my kid. She visited as a side trip when she visited BC. She thought it was nice enough, but small and limiting. It's a good backup!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fascinating that the HC boosters refuse to let this thread die. It makes me think twice about letting my kid enroll if accepted. I realize some of these places like ND and others can be cultish, but this is a whole other level...like they are trying to convince themselves something is true by repeating it over and over.

It's like the NEU nutjobs all over again. Coincidence it's the same part of the country? What's next, UMass Amherst is the best college in Amherst?

For Linguistics? Absolutely. Just like Holy Cross is the best college in Massachusetts for Classics.

HC ranked 18th in Massachusetts for Classics

https://edurank.org/liberal-arts/classics/massachusetts/

HC 18th in Massachusetts.

Anonymous wrote:I would place Holy Cross within the top five in Massachusetts for classics, and arguably toward the higher end of this group.

I heard it has a pipeline to ancient Rome.

I would place Holy Cross within the top five in Massachusetts for classics, and arguably toward the higher end of this group.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fascinating that the HC boosters refuse to let this thread die. It makes me think twice about letting my kid enroll if accepted. I realize some of these places like ND and others can be cultish, but this is a whole other level...like they are trying to convince themselves something is true by repeating it over and over.

It's like the NEU nutjobs all over again. Coincidence it's the same part of the country? What's next, UMass Amherst is the best college in Amherst?

For Linguistics? Absolutely. Just like Holy Cross is the best college in Massachusetts for Classics.

HC ranked 18th in Massachusetts for Classics

https://edurank.org/liberal-arts/classics/massachusetts/

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fascinating that the HC boosters refuse to let this thread die. It makes me think twice about letting my kid enroll if accepted. I realize some of these places like ND and others can be cultish, but this is a whole other level...like they are trying to convince themselves something is true by repeating it over and over.

It's like the NEU nutjobs all over again. Coincidence it's the same part of the country? What's next, UMass Amherst is the best college in Amherst?

For Linguistics? Absolutely. Just like Holy Cross is the best college in Massachusetts for Classics.

AI: “There is no single "best" college, but top options for Classics in Massachusetts include University of Massachusetts Amherst, which offers a comprehensive program with three concentrations, and Boston College, with its interdisciplinary focus and graduate programs. Other strong programs are available at liberal arts schools like Wheaton College and Wellesley College.”