The college application process is super expensive. Each school already has an application fee, which can sometimes cost up to $100, and on top of that, the school charges $25 for teacher recommendation packets.

Since most college applications require teacher recommendations and SSRs, the packets are a way for SHS to organize the student’s college list and deadlines. However, the student also has to request teacher recommendations on Naviance. So what’s the point of having both?

The online system seems much more organized and efficient without wasting all the paper and money needed for packets. It doesn’t seem like we need another unnecessary cost and hassle in this already overwhelming process.