Discover your future in this one-week Signature Program designed to inspire, challenge, and prepare you for college success! Each day blends academic exploration with real-world insight, giving students a taste of both campus life and intellectual discovery.

Part of the day will cover STEM Exploration, where hands-on experiments and problem-solving activities spark curiosity and innovation across science, technology, engineering, and math. Part of the day will cover, “Path to College Writing,” where you’ll strengthen your writing skills through engaging lessons in style, structure, and voice—perfect for essays, applications, and beyond. Beyond the classroom, scholars will participate in interactive College Life and Admissions workshops, gaining practical knowledge about the college application process, campus culture, and strategies for academic success. By week’s end, participants will walk away with sharpened writing and analytical skills, a deeper understanding of STEM fields, and a clear vision of the exciting opportunities college and specifically, Hofstra University, has to offer.

About the Instructors
Professor Jennifer Marx earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English and American Literature from Hofstra University. She is an adjunct professor in the Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric at Hofstra, where she also tutors in the Writing Center. In addition to her work at Hofstra, Professor Marx teaches writing courses at other local colleges and freelances as a writer, editor, and consultant. She runs community writing programs at libraries as well. Professor Marx believes that strong writing establishes pathways to success, and she is excited to support students in building the skills they need for excellence in college and beyond.

There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.