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(Prom)pted to Spend Too Much Money?: Navigating the Costs of the Big Night

By Sarah Hwang

Prom season is a time of many mixed emotions: excitement, stress, and chaos. In order to have the perfect night, high school girls must find the prettiest dress, take the best pictures, have the longest-lasting makeup look, etc. This is just a glimpse into a girl’s checklist leading up to the big night. As a teenage girl that just went through junior prom myself, I can say you’re not alone in this overwhelming (yet rewarding) experience.

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