Get a head start on college before you arrive.
Build confidence in your math skills, connect with future classmates, and experience what learning at Pomona is really like.
What is the Summer Math Experience?
Math 1-2-1 is a dynamic summer experience designed to help you feel ready for college-level math—no matter your background.
Through interactive lessons, collaborative problem-solving, and community-building activities, you’ll strengthen your skills, learn how to approach college coursework, and start building your Pomona support network.
How It Works
Strengthen Your Math Foundation
- Build confidence with guided lessons and interactive practice designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re reviewing key concepts or ready for a challenge.
Group Work & Collaboration
- Learn the value of teamwork through group projects and problem-solving sessions.
- Work in small groups to explore real-world math applications.
Meet Faculty & Join Office Hours
- Get face time with math professors and student mentors.
- Learn about office hours, research opportunities, and support systems available during the school year.
Find Your People
- Meet classmates before the semester begins, collaborate in small groups, and build connections that will carry into your first year.
Experience the Pace of College
- Practice the rhythm and expectations of college work before the semester begins.
- Get used to deadlines, study habits, and academic independence.
Build Community
- Join trivia nights, escape rooms, scavenger hunts, and themed socials designed to help you relax, have fun, and connect with your cohort.
Why Should You Join?
You’ll leave the program with:
- Stronger math skills and study strategies
- A clearer understanding of Pomona’s academic expectations
- Connections with peers, faculty, and mentors
- Confidence heading into your first semester
Questions? Email us at Math121@Pomona.edu
Testimonials
Oakley Briskman ’29
“One of my favorite parts about Math 1-2-1 was the opportunities to attend math lectures and see what they could look like at Pomona before even being on campus. I also really valued connecting with current and incoming students because it allowed me to ask questions about being a Pomona student and build friendships before move-in!”
Yousif Najat ’29
“My favorite part of Math 1-2-1 was the community it created! The various activities and opportunities to connect with current students made college feel far less intimidating and helped me build close connections with peers before arriving to campus. It also provided a strong, welcoming introduction to the rigor of the math major here at Pomona.”
Nergis Alboshebah ’29
“Math 1-2-1 served as a bridge to provided me with tools to better assist me in my pursuit of secondary education, like allowing opportunities to explore collegiate level material, socialize with peers, and meet faculty and staff.”