My D last year was too busy to do that many applications, even though she had her common app essay done b4 Fall semester of senior year. Also, I think quality is more important than quantity and I wouldn’t want to pay that many app fees.
IMHO, figure out some criteria that will bring it down to 12 to 14 tops. Much easier and better to knock that many out of the park and than do 20+ apps that are more plug and play…