Scholars and AP Capstone Program

The Brother James McDonnell, C.S.C., Scholars and AP Capstone Program is an advanced interdisciplinary academic program that focuses on rhetoric, public speaking, and research skills. In their senior year, Scholars complete and present an original research project. Students are accepted for the program through a competitive admissions process.  

Holy Cross is distinguished as an AP Capstone school, and students in the Scholars Program complete AP Capstone coursework with the goal of earning the AP Capstone Diploma, awarded to students who earn the score of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP courses.