Passaic Today

Twin brothers Craig and Brian Scott have found a creative home at Montclair State University after transferring from community college. Both are seniors majoring in Film and Television, having navigated the challenges of moving from community college to Montclair.

“We’re together pretty much 24/7 so it helps to get feedback from each other. Just having him in the same major helps a lot. We’re each other’s biggest advocates – even having my class with him makes a difference,” says Craig.

After graduating from Livingston High School in 2020, they initially attended different colleges but returned home during the pandemic. They then enrolled at County College of Morris, where Craig earned his associate degree in May 2024 and Brian followed in December 2024. Both worked for Big State Sports, covering New Jersey high school athletics.

“Community college, in my opinion, is probably one of the best decisions I made,” says Brian. “If you’re unsure about college in general, your best bet is to go to community college so you can actually get an understanding of how college works. And from there, you decide.”

Craig knew he wanted to complete his degree at Montclair: “Honestly, the only school I really considered was Montclair. We visited (the College of Communication and Media) and were impressed by the modern facilities."

Montclair's 2+2 Program offers a supportive pathway for students like the Scotts:

- Work with advisors from Montclair and your community college to complete your AA or AS in two years.

- Upon graduation and meeting program criteria, transfer to Montclair with junior standing.

- Begin upper-level courses right away.

Transfer students can also apply to honors programs such as John Martinson Honors EDGE and Tau Sigma Honor Society.

With graduation approaching—Craig in winter 2025 and Brian in spring 2026—the twins are aiming for careers in television, film, and sports broadcasting. They have been active at Montclair, joining the Red Hawk Sports Network.

“Just putting myself out there, volunteering and making connections with other students and the professor who runs the sports broadcasting club was a life changer,” Craig says.

Montclair State University is still accepting applications for fall 2025. Prospective transfer students can find GPA and application requirements on their Transfer Students Guide.