She’s Just A High School Girl Pursuing A Dream, But The Odds Aren’t In Her Favor

Marcy, a highly motivated high school student, dreams about going to college. Seems like a dream worth pursuing, right? Well, in Marcy’s situation, it’s not that simple.

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Megan Kelley

Feb 7, 2014

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