We’re beyond thrilled!!! Finally! This month, Shay graces the cover of Seventeen Magazine. In the August issue, the 25-year-old actress opens up about the her relationship with her Pretty Little Liars co-stars, the bullying she experienced in high school and the advice she’d offer her younger self. For more on Shay and spoilers from this season’s Pretty Little Liars, go to Seventeen.com/Shay and pick up the August issue of Seventeen, on newsstands July 3rd. We added the high quality cover to the Gallery, be sure to check out how gorgeous she looks!!! Below you can also read some quote highlights from the interview:

On her PLL costars:
I’m so close with each of the girls for different things. Troian is my go-to when I want advice on something. She’s literally like her character—so smart. Lucy is so cute and southern. We joke around a lot on-set. And Ashley is like the fun, carefree little sister who I never had.

On inspiring others:
When I was in high school, I wanted to be a counselor and I wanted to work with kids. I’ve been through the worst of high school. And I want to motivate people to live the best life that they can, because we’re only here for one life.

What she wishes she knew when she was 17:
Growing up, I wish I hadn’t tried so hard to fit in. I’d tell myself to just embrace what you were born with because it’s beautiful and you were made like that for a reason. It’s tough being a girl. I think we need all of the support we can get.

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