Counseling Corner: Willowbrook Guidance Department partners with COD to provide programming for students

As part of the Willowbrook Guidance Department’s goal to prepare students for post-high school success, the department continues to partner with College of DuPage (COD) to provide students who plan to attend the institution with programming for this next step.

• College application workshops: Throughout the school year, COD (in collaboration with the Willowbrook Guidance Department) has provided multiple workshops to assist students with completing the COD admission application and creating a MyAccess account.
  
  
• Scholarships and financial aid, Engineering Pathways and MyAccess workshops: As part of the COD series, students have had the opportunity to attend various workshops to search and apply for scholarships and financial aid, complete applications for specialized programs such as Engineering Pathways and set up their MyAccess and e-mail accounts. The COD rep visits monthly to assist students with completing all necessary elements before enrolling in classes.
  
  
• College and Career Awareness Week: All students had the opportunity to participate in the department’s annual College and Career Awareness Week from March 18 to 22. COD attended the Career and Vocational Fair and the College and Vocational Fair to provide students with more information about academic and career programs available at the school.
  
  
• ACCUPLACER and ALEKS placement testing: On April 9, seniors who plan to attend COD in the fall will have the opportunity to complete ACCUPLACER and ALEKS math placement testing at Willowbrook. Students can sign up in the Guidance Office.
  
  
• COD senior campus visit: Seniors who plan to attend COD in the fall will have the opportunity to visit the campus on April 24. During that visit, students will learn about the process to enroll in classes, including course advising and registering for courses. They also will tour the various resource centers and academic wings. Students who have completed a COD application can pick up a field trip form in the Guidance Office.
  
  
• Registration workshops: In May, students who have completed a COD application will have an opportunity to finalize their course registration for fall and review their financial aid package.