Essay Prompts

Explain your reasons for seeking admission to Montclair State University, including what you believe are your academic strengths and interests. Be sure to explain any situations that may have had an impact, either positively or negatively, on your academic record.

In place of an essay, you may instead submit a writing sample from a graded class assignment.

Discuss why you wish to study your program of choice in the College of the Arts at Montclair. Include highlights of your experience related to your chosen academic program and how those experiences have shaped your current career goals.

Provide a brief personal statement describing why you wish to pursue a career in nursing.

Submit a personal statement that demonstrates what you have learned through formal education and/or life experiences.

Providing an essay is optional. If you choose to upload an essay, provide a brief description of your educational goals and explain any discrepancies that may be reflected on your transcript.

Providing an essay is optional. Provide a brief personal statement describing why you wish to pursue a career in nursing.

Discuss why you wish to study your program of choice in the College of the Arts at Montclair. Include highlights of your experience related to your chosen academic program and how those experiences have shaped your current career goals.

Providing an essay is mandatory. In 500 words or less, tell us why you would like to become a teacher. Explain what experiences have motivated you to choose this career path. Use Montclair’s Portrait of a Teacher to help guide you as you write this essay.