sharply – adv. suddenly and by a large amount

guidance counselor(s) – n. a person who gives help and advice to students about educational and personal decisions

hardship – n. something that causes pain, suffering, or loss

income – n. money that is earned from work, investments or business

principal – n. the person in charge of a public school

enroll – v. to enter someone as a member of or participant in something

application(s) – n. a formal and usually written request for something, such as a job, admission to a school or a loan

frenzy – n. great and often wild or uncontrolled activity