Worcester Prep Welcomes Alumni to Guide Juniors Through College Search Process

6/3/2025

Berlin, MD – On Wednesday, May 28, Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) hosted its Annual College Alumni Luncheon and Panel, a collaborative effort between the College Counseling Department and the WPS Alumni Association. The event offered current juniors an opportunity to connect with recent graduates and gain valuable insight into the college application process, selecting the right school, and adjusting to college life.

This year’s panel welcomed back four WPS alumni: Sarah Butler (Class of 2021, University of Richmond), Arusa Islam (Class of 2021, American University), Claire Williams (Class of 2021, University of Maryland), and Brooke Phillips (Class of 2022, Penn State University). The alumni shared candid reflections about their college experiences and praised WPS for preparing them with essential skills such as time management, writing, and communication.

During the panel, alumni encouraged juniors to make well-informed decisions when selecting colleges, emphasizing the importance of research, campus visits, and self-reflection. They also advised students to lean on the resources available through the WPS College Counseling Office and to utilize connections within the school and alumni networks.

The event concluded with a casual luncheon that allowed students and alumni to continue their conversations in a relaxed, supportive setting, reinforcing the strong sense of community that defines Worcester Prep.

Founded in 1970, Worcester Preparatory School is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school located in Berlin, Maryland, serving approximately 500 students from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. For more information, visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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Pictured at the WPS College Alumni Luncheon & Panel with Director of College Counseling Mrs. Vickie Garner (right) are Claire Williams (WPS ‘21, University of Maryland), Sarah Butler (WPS ‘21, University of Richmond), Brooke Phillips (WPS ‘22, Penn State University), and Arusa Islam (WPS ‘21, American University).
The WPS junior class pictured with this year’s visiting alumni during the Annual College Alumni Luncheon & Panel. Seated in front: Claire Williams (WPS ‘21, University of Maryland), Sarah Butler (WPS ‘21, University of Richmond), Arusa Islam (WPS ‘21, American University), and Brooke Phillips (WPS ‘22, Penn State University).

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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.