Holy Cross Prep partners with SJU

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Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Announces Guaranteed Admission Partnership with Saint Joseph’s University

Delran, NJ — Holy Cross Preparatory Academy is proud to announce a new Guaranteed Admission Agreement with Saint Joseph’s University (SJU), creating a powerful pathway for Holy Cross Prep students to continue their education at one of the region’s most respected universities.

Under this new partnership, Holy Cross Prep students who hold a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.75 or higher, and who apply to SJU through Early Action or Early decision, will be eligible for guaranteed admission to SJU and automatic invitation to apply to SJU’s Honors Program. For students applying as a Nursing or Physician Studies-Health Science major, or as a major in the Direct Entry programs of Master of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Pharmacy, there are additional requirements for mathematics and science. 

Beyond admission, students who matriculate through this program will be eligible for a minimum merit and excellence scholarship package valued at $30,000 per year — totaling up to $120,000 across four years plus a $5,000, four-year excellence award (total value of $20,000).

"This partnership began with a simple phone call from Ed Kuehnle, an alumnus of both Holy Cross Prep and St. Joseph’s University, who shared how profoundly both schools shaped his life. Ed’s vision and generosity in connecting our two institutions is a perfect example of the power of the Holy Cross alumni network. We are proud to honor that spirit by opening new academic pathways for our students, and grateful to St. Joe’s for joining us in creating opportunities that will last for generations,” said Vice President of Advancement, Joe Creighton ‘78.

A vital part of Holy Cross Prep’s mission is their deep partnership with elementary schools across the region. By working closely with partnered elementary schools, Holy Cross Prep prioritizes partnerships that create seamless, faith-filled pathways that begin in the earliest years of learning and extend all the way to acceptance at some of the nation’s top universities. “As an alumna of Saint Joseph’s University, this partnership represents a full circle moment for me — it extends our pathway for students even further and ensures our students can continue their journeys at a university that shaped my own life and career” said Anastasia Korbal, Director of Enrollment Mgmt. & Marketing.

Holy Cross Prep’s President is pleased with the new partnership, and has noted it is the first of many partnerships and school advancements on the horizon. “This is just the beginning. With our school’s first strategic plan in motion, our community can expect deliberate, bold campus and program advancements that will deliver unmatched opportunities for our students,” said President Robert DeMasi.

About Holy Cross Preparatory Academy

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, located in Delran, NJ, serves as the premier Catholic institute for education and leadership in South Jersey. With a mission to inspire young men and women to become resilient leaders and lifelong learners through wisdom and holiness, the school forms students in mind, body, and spirit. The Academy offers rigorous academics, vibrant extracurriculars, and a faith-filled community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About Saint Joseph’s University

Founded in 1851, Saint Joseph’s University is a top-ranked Jesuit university located in Philadelphia, PA. Committed to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and service, SJU offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, including nationally recognized health sciences and business programs.

Media Contact:

Anastasia Korbal

Director of Enrollment Mgmt. and Marketing

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy

akorbal@hcprep.org