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We guide Asian American Families Navigating Montclair Kimberley Academy Admissions.
Montclair Kimberley Academy – Middle School is a private, coeducational college-preparatory day school located in Montclair, New Jersey, serving students in grades 4 through 8. MKA’s Middle School is known for bridging academic challenge with personal growth, fostering an environment where students build independence, resilience, and intellectual curiosity. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, leadership development, service opportunities, and strong foundations in STEM, humanities, and the arts. With small class sizes and a nurturing community, students are encouraged to take risks, collaborate, and discover their passions as they prepare for the rigors of Upper School. The admissions process includes academic records, personal statements, teacher recommendations, student interviews, and standardized testing such as the SSAT or ISEE.
At Cardinal Education, we’ve helped families—including Asian American and international applicants—successfully navigate competitive Middle School admissions processes like MKA’s. We offer personalized, step-by-step support in:
1. Online Application Form
2. Parent/Guardian Statement
3. Student Personal Statement or Short Answers
4. Academic Transcripts and Report Cards
5. Teacher and Counselor Recommendation Forms
6. Student and Family Interview Preparation
7. SSAT/ISEE
At Cardinal Education, we help students craft thoughtful, confident applications that highlight academic potential, emerging leadership, and strong alignment with Montclair Kimberley Academy Middle School’s mission to foster intellectual engagement, character development, and community commitment.
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Consultation
Test Prep Tutor
Assessments and Feedback
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Mr. Allen Koh, a Stanford alumnus and a globally recognized expert in private school admissions and college counseling, officially founded Cardinal Education as a local tutoring company in the Bay Area in 2006. We have an extensive list of sophisticated clientele hailing from affluent neighborhoods in the US and around the world. We have grown to become a highly regarded educational consulting firm trusted by families from other countries like the UK, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Oman, UAE, Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Russia, South Korea, India, Egypt, and other parts of the globe. We are trusted because of our honesty, professionalism, and integrity. Through holistic strategy consulting, our experts have successfully helped Asian American students get into the best private schools like Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Woodside Priory, Milton Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Montclair Kimberley Academy, to name a few. Let our educational consultants, tutors, and academic coaches help you achieve exceptional admissions outcomes.
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As trusted admissions consultants, we offer the best private school admissions consulting and college counseling services that inspire students to reach their full potential.
(888)521-5243
Address: Middle School (Grades 4-8): 201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
Montclair Kimberley Academy – Middle School Admissions Website: https://www.mka.org/admissions
Open House and Event Dates: Your family visit
Once your application is submitted, you will be able to self-schedule your family visit to MKA through the Veracross Portal.
Application Deadline: December 18, 2024
Testing Policy: Standardized testing is required for applicants in grades 4-12. We accept scores from the ISEE and SSAT. The deadline to submit test scores, along with other supplemental materials is Friday, January 31, 2025.
Essay Questions: The Parent Questionnaire can be filled out on the Standard Application Online (SAO) admissions portal.
Interview Importance: High
Montclair Kimberley Academy – Middle School College Counseling Department: https://www.mka.org/academics/college-counseling-office