WPS Class of 2026 Jumpstart College Application Process

8/21/2025

Berlin, MD – The Worcester Prep Class of 2026 hit the ground running in preparation for their college application season this fall.

Rising seniors participated in a four-day College Application & Essay Writing Workshop held in the Guerrieri Library, organized by the WPS Office of College Counseling. During the workshop, students engaged in one-on-one sessions with Mrs. Kelly Hawse, the WPS Director of College Counseling. They focused on writing and reviewing college applications and essays, as well as refining their college lists. In addition, college admissions representatives shared valuable insights and practical advice on the importance of effective communication with colleges and how to convey their unique stories through authentic and well-crafted personal statements.

Admissions representatives Jeff Smith from the University of Tennessee, Carlee Berkenkemper from Washington College, Charles Overholt from Salisbury University, Kiara Alexander from the University of Pittsburgh, and Abigail Trice from the University of Maryland guided students through a mock application review, providing key insights that helped clarify how admissions applications are evaluated.

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

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Seniors Emily Patrowicz (Berlin, MD), Catherine Cullen (Berlin, MD), and Anisha Batra (Rehoboth Beach, DE) reunited with smiles at the annual College Application & Essay Writing Workshop at Worcester Prep.
Rising seniors collaborated with WPS Director of College Counseling Kelly Hawse (standing center) and college admissions representatives during the annual College Application & Essay Writing Workshop at Worcester Prep. From left: Jeff Smith (University of Tennessee), Carlee Berkenkemper (Washington College), Abigail Trice (University of Maryland), Charles Overholt (Salisbury University), and Kiara Alexander (University of Pittsburgh).
WPS senior Chase Ginnavan (Berlin, MD) paused from drafting his college essay to smile for the camera.
WPS seniors Marina Farlow (Berlin, MD) and Tyler Netting (Dagsboro, DE) worked side-by-side as they navigated the college application process.
WPS seniors Camryn Hawse (Berlin, MD), Sydney Todorov (Berlin, MD), Ayla Yonker (Greenbackville, VA), and Anisha Batra (Rehoboth Beach, DE) collaborated on their “to do” lists 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.