Holy Cross administration has stated that a unifying goal of the program is an effort to "bridge the gap" between the academic and social lives of students.[6] In its analysis of FYP participants in relation to the first-year class as a whole, evaluations showed that FYP students "rated their residence more favorably than did other first-year students, ... perceived a greater sense of community and tolerance among their floormates, ... and behaved more responsibly than other first-year students as evidenced by fewer disciplinary cases and alcohol-related incidents".[6] Additionally, after their first year, FYP students were more likely than other students to assume campus leadership positions, participate in the Honors and Study Abroad programs, achieve significantly higher grades, and be more active in community outreach programs.[6]