Summer
Pre-College
CREATIVE WRITING
When Jeff spent two
weeks of his summer
at Marist’s campus in
New York, he lived in
a dorm, took a class
in Creative Writing,
traveled to New York
City, and meet with
professional writers.
But Jeff is, in fact, not
a college student; Jeff
attended the Summer
Pre-College program
before he even began
his senior year of high
school.
Expand your academic and creative aspirations! Marist’s Summer Pre-College
is a summer academic program exclusively for rising juniors and seniors in high
school. During your time here, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and
talented faculty, while spending 14 days in the heart of the historic Hudson River
Valley. You’ll make new friends and maybe even discover what you want to be
when you grow up. Think that’ll happen at a summer job?
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Campuses” by the
Princeton Review.
Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking for a place to work on your own writing
and share ideas with other writers? If so, think about Marist’s Pre-College
Creative Writing Program this summer! The program combines our highlyregarded Marist faculty with top visiting writers to present a unique experience
for young writers eager to develop their
own voice. With an eclectic approach
to the creative experience, the course
encourages students to try a variety of
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literary genres in order to improve their
July 10 - 23
understanding of poetry, fiction, creative
nonfiction, and playwriting.
The New York campus offers one of the most scenic settings
in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, an area renowned for
over 400 years of American history. The campus is bordered
by the Hudson River on the western side and a lush 15-acre
arboretum and hiking area on the northern end of campus.
Located 90 miles north of metropolitan New York City,
the Marist location provides both breathtaking views and
outstanding professional resources to enhance your college
experience.
Marist College is always improving upon its state-of-the-art
technology and teaching methods and striving to ensure that
campus is filled with resources that will take Marist students’
education to the next level. The James A. Cannavino Library
and the brand new Hancock Center of Technology are critical
to the students’ educational experience, as they allow students
to utilize the latest technological innovations. Marist is
continually developing the way the latest technology is
integrated within courses, whether it’s through utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive classrooms, or the state-ofthe-art investment center.
Through the Marist Summer Pre-College Program, high
school students can experience college life while immersing
themselves in academic study and taking advantage of
additional career opportunities. With the support of Marist
staff, students graduate the Pre-College Program saying,
“This was the best summer of my life” and travel home
with a newly developed resume, an enhanced skill set, and
the confidence essential for success in college. So join us this
summer and experience all that Marist’s Summer Pre-College
Creative Writing Program has to offer.
Program Goals:
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Learn the terms and techniques of creative writing
Develop and identify your own unique style and voice
Build confidence in your own craft
Share writing ideas and strategies with your peers in a friendly
workshop environment
Sharpen your critical reading and thinking skills
Learn firsthand from a variety of writing professionals
Upon successful completion of the Summer Creative Writing
Institute, each student will earn three (3) transferable college
credits for the Marist College course ENG 280, Introduction
to Creative Writing.
“Overall, the program at Marist
was more than what I thought it
would be. I learned so much about
a topic I’m interested in and might
want to pursue as a career. I got a
good sense of what college life is
like and met great people. I can’t
think of a better way I could have
spent two weeks.”
– Jaclyn
Academics
Students complete coursework related
to their area of interest, both on their
own and in collaboration with others.
Participants learn about the craft from
professionals who could become their
professors if they attend Marist as
undergraduate students
Campus Life
Students get the opportunity to
experience college life by living in
dorms, eating in the dining hall, and
meeting new friends from around the
world. They can explore the beautiful
campus and get a sense of what
college life is like at Marist.
Resume Building
Students can boost their resume
(and their career) by attending a
3-credit college class before they
finish high school. They also have
the opportunity to meet professional
writers and potentially earn letters of
recommendation.