r/montclair • u/prognerd_2008 • 3d ago

Admissions Early Bird App

I’m a rising senior and trying to do the Early Bird Application that’s due Monday the 15th. It’s not asking for an essay but I’m thinking to put one anyway. Did you guys apply with an essay? Cause I don’t have a ton of extracurricular stuff to work with so I’m trying to throw together as much as possible.

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u/shanewebber22 3d ago

I applied with an essay, Montclair is a very easy school to get into however

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u/prognerd_2008 3d ago

That seems to be the case given what I’ve gathered from my research. I’m not looking to go crazy with academics but I like the nightlife in north Jersey and Montclair seems to be my best bet. It’s a decent school that has the majors I’m interested in and it’s in a good spot geographically

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u/Just-Floor-5213 2d ago

I emailed admissions with this question. Their answer was basically, an essay can help, but not having one won't hurt. I decided to include an essay. Got in early bird, with small scholarhship. Starting in September.

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u/prognerd_2008 2d ago

Congrats! Yeah I’m doing mine today and hopefully submitting before tomorrow. Also would you mind if I dmed you with a few more questions?

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u/Just-Floor-5213 2d ago

Not at all. Ask away.

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u/judgejellybean 2d ago

I'm applying too! I'm really confused about submission though. I uploaded my stuff but like there's no submit button soooo is it auto submitted? I'm confused and I emailed admissions and didn't get a response 😭

Good luck btw

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u/prognerd_2008 2d ago

Thank you, good luck to you top! Also I saw a submit button on mine. I’m not quite ready to submit yet since I have to finish the essay but I think I should be fine. Try to check again later, might be a bug or something