Willowbrook alumni speak with students about dual-credit and Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level courses

Willowbrook alumni speak with current students about their experiences taking dual-credit and Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level courses. The “Advanced Coursework Lunch and Learn” took place on Jan. 8. The alumni pictured speaking are (from top row to bottom row, left to right) Valentina Poggi (class of 2017), Hannah Neher (class of 2017), Jake Roy (class of 2017), Sara Das (class of 2019) and Eugene Ciesla (class of 2016).

On Jan. 8, 23 Willowbrook alumni spoke with about 120 current Willowbrook students about dual-credit and Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level courses. To see a list of the presenters, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=4739.

The “Advanced Coursework Lunch and Learn” was hosted by the Guidance Department to provide freshmen, sophomores and juniors with an opportunity to ask questions and hear firsthand from fellow Warriors what to expect with AP and dual-credit classes, as well as the benefits of completing college-level coursework while in high school.

The presenters shared their experiences of taking advanced courses and said those classes prepared them for the workload in college and offered them a chance to earn college credit, which in turn allowed them to advance quicker and save money. They also provided advice with regard to time management and study skills and said taking AP classes doesn’t mean there won’t be time to participate in other activities and enjoy a social life. The alumni added high school is a great time to complete higher-level academic work, as supports are in place to assist students.

To see a list of AP and dual-credit courses available at District 88, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/19. For questions or more information, contact the Willowbrook Guidance Department at 630-530-3417.