How Do You Get Into Holy Cross? A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way, says Admissions Director

Voice of America

November 10th, 2017 by John Hill

Will kindness get you into college? Holy Cross Director of Admissions Ann McDermott says it’s important, because kindness helps build a strong, supportive campus community.

McDermott was one of several admissions leaders who spoke to Voice of America about how kindness is becoming a more important factor in college admissions.

Many high school students think colleges want to see a laundry list of accomplishments and extracurricular activities, and the pressure to fill out that list can leave them feeling burnt out, McDermott said. But McDermott said kindness is what creates a positive college experience.

“Kindness helps build a better community on campus,” McDermott said. Having students who respect and understand their peers builds a stronger college community, she said. And in turn, it could help build a stronger society.

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Francine Coss says:

November 10, 2017 at 2:50 pm

Agreed! As an educator, the value in volunteering is imparting kindness on others; kindness is an important component for success in life.

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