School counselors and teachers have long emphasized the importance of involvement in school activities. From entering high school to senior year, the extracurricular activities students join play a pivotal role in the college application process, now more than ever.

Recent statistics have shown that finishing high school yields many positive effects in a person’s life. Aside from increasing job opportunities and income, finishing high school can lead to lower incarceration and divorce rates, and increased life expectancy. Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed in their education. For those who don't...