Only 13, Carpentersville girl already a seasoned student at Elgin Community College

Only 13, Carpentersville girl already a seasoned student at Elgin Community College

Antonika Shapovalova of Carpentersville is one smart, busy kid. Just 13 years old, she has been taking classes at Elgin Community College since fall semester 2024. She’s working toward an associate’s degree even though she’s not yet old enough to attend the Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora, where she said she’d like to go due to its individualized programs and reputation for getting students into prestigious universities. “They typica…