Throughout my academic career I have gained valuable insight into what my academic strengths and interests have developed into. I have taken honors level mathematics …show more content…
During my years at Mount Olive High School, I have been involved in investing money I have earned during various jobs into a custodial brokerage account. This task that I have undertaken has allowed me to gain an intricate knowledge of the stock market and the inner workings of Wall Street which I believe has gifted me with an advantage over others who are majoring in business. More recently, as a result of the upcoming election, I have become more involved and aware of the political sphere and the ideological clashes which have arisen during one of the most consequential elections in recent history. This has caused me to begin writing opinion pieces regarding politics and culture that once finished I will submit them to my local newspaper to be published under opinion columns. In doing this I have kept myself active in intellectual and financial pursuits which have added value to me as an applicant to Montclair State University.
When I first discovered the academic prowess and the opportunities that were offered at Montclair State University, I found myself having a feeling that this was the school for me. Having taken into account all my trials and accomplishments during my years at Mount Olive High School, from being involved in varsity track & field to taking various AP and Honors classes, I believe that I am a great candidate