Catholic Solidarity

I met a CIL member at a networking event today. This was our conversation. This is not an exaggeration.

Mr. Alumni Stadium: So where did you go to school?

St. Claire: Georgetown.

Mr. Alumni Stadium: Oh, I'm not sure if we can keep talking.

St. Claire: Why's that? (smiling)

Mr. Alumni Stadium: Well I really wanted to go to Georgetown. Like really, really wanted to go. I got wait listed, even. I went to Boston College.

St. Claire: Oh...I love Boston! (awkward pause)

Please see my first posts to explain why this exchange was inherently uncomfortable.

The moral of the story is, meeting a fellow CIL member doesn't have to be awkward. Just remember, we have Catholic solidarity!!

Until next time, St. Claire

Facebook

Facebook in the CIL...where to begin. Its the place where you keep tabs on your friends, acquaintances, your 7th grade crush, the guy down the hall that you're not sure knows you exist, your buddy from calculus, and of course- those few annoying, un-fun girls from high school that you need to check every tagged photo to remind yourself of how hot, desirable, and more fun you are!

Facebook is where you find out what your Friday and Saturday night plans are. Facebook is where you see how great you looked in that dress on Saturday or how bad of an idea those extra two shots at 2 a.m. were. You can relive the glory of the weekend every Sunday morning before you head to the caf for brunch...Facebook photos give everyone something to talk about!

You also get to see the parties you didn't make it to...and see what your other friends were up to that you didn't get to hang with.

Privacy? Not in the 21st century. Happy facebooking!

I'm looking at your page right now, love, St. Claire

No More Neglect!

After an extended hiatus, the Catholic Ivy League is back!

Let me explain...after a few tumultuous weeks, I've decided to return to the blog and recommit myself to regular posts and entertaining readers!

The CIL has become more selective than ever, let me break it down for you.

The following are the percentage of applicants accepted at each respective CIL school for the Class of 2015:

Boston College: 27.9% (Huffington Post)

Notre Dame: 24.2% (Huffington Post)

Georgetown: 18% (Huffington Post)

Holy Cross 33.3% (InLikeMe)

Fordham 40.1% (InLikeMe)

Villanova 42.6% (InLikeMe)

There you have it, this admissions season is not without its fair share of triumphs and disappointments. St. Catherine will be attending a CIL school this fall, and we could not be more thrilled!

Stay tuned for more CIL updates...

until then, yours, St. Claire