Learn more about Loyola's admission team:
E
lena Hicks
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
ugdean@loyola.edu
Er
in Melody
Senior Associate Director
epmelody@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Danbury, CT
High School:
Immaculate High School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University
Master of Arts, Fordham University
What's your favorite thing about living in Baltimore?
Baltimore is a great town, with lots of geographic, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity. I love the neighborhoods and their individual flairs. The restaurants, the sporting events, the shops, the museums, the people, the traditions—they are all great.
What is it like being part of a Jesuit community?
I am a great believer in the ideals of Jesuit education. I have met so many wonderful people during my association with Jesuit schools. There is a real sense of community within the residence halls, the classrooms, the campus, the alums and beyond to others who have been educated by the Jesuits. That common bond is a great starting point for conversation, but because of the depth and breadth of the educational experience, those conversations can dart off in many a direction, many a tangent.
Je
nnifer H. Louden
Senior Associate Director
jhlouden@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Princeton, NJ
High School:
Princeton High School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Kenyon College
What's your best piece of advice to an accepted student?
The stressful part is over and you made it! Enjoy this time of year. Be sure to visit as many schools as possible. It is the best way to decide if a school is for you. Don't be afraid to ask questions - college is an investment and you should feel free to ask away. Good luck and congratulations!
Why Loyola?
Students at Loyola really benefit from small classes and personalized attention. You will never feel like a number on Loyola's campus. The bonds you form with this community will last a lifetime.
Ma
ureen Finnegan
Associate Director and Coordinator for Transfer Admission
msfinnegan@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Silver Spring, MD
High School:
Springbrook High School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Loyola College in Maryland
What is your favorite aspect of Loyola?
The people. I love that the professors and administrators know all the students by name and are genuinely interested in getting to know each of their stories. As a student here, I learned that I could make a difference, but that as a whole community we could make an even greater impact.
E
lisse Cortez
Coordinator for Diversity Recruitment and International Student Counselor
macortez@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Cleveland, OH
High School:
North Royalton High School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Case Western Reserve University
What's your best piece of advice to an accepted student?
Follow your heart. College is not just the next four years; it's the beginning of the rest of your life. For most, where to go to college is the first big choice you get to make for yourself in your adult life, so choose what is right for you and not just what is right for everyone else.
Why Loyola?
As a graduate of the liberal arts, I believe in what Loyola does with its core curriculum. I believe that a liberal arts education sets a strong, well-rounded foundation for students, cultivating critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication. I know that I apply my liberal arts degree and the skills I learned to everything I do each day, and I strongly believe that our alumni feel the same way with their education.
Ch
ristina Verga
Admission Counselor
cmverga@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Sea Girt, NJ
High School:
St. Rose High School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Loyola University Maryland
Why Loyola?
From the second I walked on campus I knew I was meant to be here. Everyone was so friendly and warm and I felt that Loyola and Baltimore could become my new home. It truly felt like a community that I could immerse myself in.
What is it like being part of a Jesuit community?
I love the Jesuit ideals of "cura personalis" (care for the whole person). The Jesuits strive for not only academic excellence but also spiritual and physical growth as well. By making men and women for others, their guidance and education goes beyond Loyola, beyond Baltimore, into the world at large.
G
enna Mongillo
Admission Counselor
grmongillo@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Marion, CT
High School:
St. Paul Catholic High School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Loyola College in Maryland
What's your favorite thing about living in Baltimore?
Baltimore is truly the best of both worlds—it offers you all the opportunities of a big city while still maintaining a hometown feel. There are so many diverse neighborhoods and each has its own character with unique shops, food and music. A lot like Loyola—there is just a strong sense of pride in the community here in Baltimore.
Why Loyola?
My favorite thing about Loyola is the strong sense of community. It is truly amazing what a tight-knit campus we have here. And it doesn't end after your four years either. When you come to Loyola, you are joining a life-long community.
Jo
shua Bolich
Admission Counselor
jlbolich@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Aberdeen, MD
High School:
Aberdeen High School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Science, UMBC
What's your best piece of advice to an accepted student?
The four years you will spend at college will be some of the most influential years of your life—enjoy it! One of the best aspects of Loyola is the commitment to educating the whole person. I encourage students to take full advantage of the opportunities available to them. Study abroad, volunteer, make lifelong friends and most importantly, discover who it is YOU want to be!
What's your favorite thing about living in Baltimore?
My favorite thing about living in Baltimore is that there is always something to do - no matter what time of year it is! I love spending a summer day in the Inner Harbor and then going to a Ravens game in the fall. I can hang out with friends in Mount Vernon in the spring and see a holiday show at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the winter. Baltimore is a great city to explore all year round!
Andrew Cevasco
Admission Counselor
accevasco@loyola.edu
Hometown:
Rutherford, NJ
High School:
Saint Peter’s Preparatory School
Further Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Loyola University Maryland
What is your best piece of advice to an accepted student?
Get involved! Don’t do it tomorrow, don’t wait until next semester, start now! There are so many opportunities to follow your interests. Some of your closest friendships and greatest memories will be made while pursuing your passion. These moments will define your time at Loyola—so why wait?
What’s it like being a part of a Jesuit community?
A Jesuit community provides you the chance to be around people that truly care about how you are doing and want to see you do well. The professors, administrators, and Jesuits on campus are all here for the same reason—they believe in Loyola and its mission. And you can feel that commitment in the classroom, on the quad, or at a sporting event. It is what makes Loyola feel so much like home.