WPS Class of 2024 Jumpstart College Application Process

8/22/2023

Berlin, MD – Starting August 14, the Worcester Prep Class of 2024 hit the ground running in preparation for their college application season this fall.

Rising seniors attended a four-day College Application & Essay Writing Workshop in the Guerrieri Library, hosted by the WPS Office of College Counseling. The students worked one-on-one with the WPS Director of College Counseling, Ms. Vickie Garner, writing college applications and essays, practicing interview techniques, and refining their college lists.

In addition, guest speakers visited throughout the week to share their expertise with the students including: Dr. Janessa Dunn, (Associate Dean of Admissions at Wake Forest University), Ms. Maureen Dormer (Admissions Counselor at Loyola University, Maryland), and Mr. Charles Overholt (Assistant Director of Admissions at Salisbury University).

Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 School, located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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Leah Gaito (York, PA), Emma Crivella (Lewes. DE), and Evelyn Westman (Berlin, MD) are excited to enter their senior year at Worcester Prep.
Seniors Koda Bauer (Snow Hill, MD) and Adam Hafez (Berlin, MD) work together in reviewing the college application process.
Associate Dean of Admissions at Wake Forest University Dr. Janessa Dunn shares helpful tips with the WPS Class of 2024 in writing their college application essays.
WPS Director of College Counseling Ms. Vickie Garner explains to the WPS Class of 2024 what to expect during the college application process.

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Worcester Preparatory School

508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586

Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.