April Maguire

For many high school students, reading simply isn’t a favorite activity. In fact, the American Psychological Association reveals that just 20 percent of teenagers read a book, magazine, or newspaper for pleasure each day. While today’s young people have plenty of activities competing for their time, part of the issue may be that students simply aren’t excited about their high school reading lists. Of course, there’s value in reading classic novels by celebrated authors of centuries past. However

The average high schooler applies to 7-10 schools, including reach, target, and safety colleges. Unfortunately, sending in the applications themselves can cost a pretty penny.