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How to Apply

Applying to an Early College program is easy, just follow our step-by-step process below.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

Early College Program Application Dates & Deadlines

Program Application Opens Deadline to Apply
Spring 2026 Early College Scholars October 3, 2025 December 15, 2025
Summer 2026 Early College Scholars November 3, 2025 July 1, 2026
Fall 2026 Early College Scholars January 5, 2026 August 3, 2026
Step 1
Online Application

Review our application guide and submit your application by clicking on the buttons below.

Submit the Online Application

Step 2
Transcript

Upload your high school transcript (with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA) to your online application.

Step 3
Essay/Personal Statement (optional)

Upload your Essay/Personal Statement (optional) to your online application.

Step 4
Resume (optional)

Upload your Resume (optional) to your online application.

Step 5
Letter of Recommendation (optional)

A letter of recommendation is not required, but encouraged.  It can be from a counselor or teacher (non-relative) and should be sent directly from the recommender to earlycollege@montclair.edu.