Scholarship of the week
By Amelia Rogers-Neubarth and Soleil Shah Americanism Essay Contest offered by Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)–https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/7_12th_Grade_Essay_Contest/Web/Content/Essay_Contest.aspx?hkey=707c4b42-2eb8-4992-9d57-31b8bd14c68a Deadline- December 1, 2025 Eligibility– Applicants must be in grade 7 through 12 and must be sponsored by a Fleet Reserve Association branch or Ladies…
College Planning FAQ: Ms. Lee’s Advice for Seniors
By Kayla Edwards As students at Ponte Vedra High School start their senior year, many are beginning the exciting and sometimes overwhelming process of applying to college. From choosing schools and writing essays to applying for scholarships, the application journey…
Where the Ponte Vedra Class of 25′ is Going to College
By PVHS Tiburon Staff To view the college map, click here. (Mobile Instructions: to see which students are going to the selected college, click the icon, then the name of the college at the bottom of the screen). The Ponte…
What to Expect When Rushing
By Lily Keeley For many young people, stepping onto a college campus marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with possibility. For Railey Player, a senior at Ponte Vedra High School, that chapter includes something she’s dreamed of for…
The Benefits of Applying for Scholarships
By Soleil Shah A scholarship can be a great resource for students applying to college. Scholarships can serve as financial aid, which can help students avoid drowning in student loans debt later in life; and scholarships might even contribute to…
The Pressure to Stand Out
By Kayla Edwards As students approach college application season, many take on more responsibilities than they can realistically manage. They often enroll in additional AP courses, join multiple clubs, participate in sports, work after-school jobs, and take online classes. However,…
Big Colleges vs Small Colleges
By Henry Weitz The decision between going to a large college and a smaller college is something high school students struggle with in their college application process. Students decide on their college by conducting research, visiting different schools, and ultimately…
The Effects of Perfectionism and Maintaining a Perfect College Application
Lucia Gabriel Perfectionism is commonly assumed to be a positive trait in students, but when it gets taken too far, there can be many negative effects. It can cause increased anxiety, stress, burnout, and low self-esteem. It is important to…
Transferring From Community College Requirements
By Amelia Rogers-Neubarth In Florida there are two of the most competitive universities. Many students strive to get into the University of Florida (UF) or Florida State University (FSU). With UF having an acceptance rate of 23 percent and FSU…
The Hidden Costs of College Football
By Henry Weitz In May of 2024, former Michigan football students Denard Robinson, Braylon Edwards, Michael Martin and Shawn Crable filed a $50 million lawsuit against the NCAA and Big Ten Network in September 2024. The Wolverines claimed that the…