The Expectations vs Realities in College
By: Cami Felsing and Lily Keeley As the school year comes to an end, seniors in high school eagerly anticipate the transition to college. Most students imagine it as a time filled with newfound freedom, exciting opportunities, and personal growth….
How Seniors Have Changed Since Their Freshman Year
By: Lucia Gabriel As graduation nears, many seniors look back on their freshman year of high school and realize how much they have changed. What were once challenges four years ago helped them grow into the seniors they now are. Many seniors entered high school with similar expectations to each other, and they thought it…
Scholarship of the Week
By: Amelia Rogers-Neubarth and Soleil Shah Bright Futures Scholarship Programs- https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN Apply here- https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHOME/SAPHOME Deadline- August 31, 2026 Eligibility- Students must be in 12th grade, awards are merit based and community service based. Requirements- Fill out the application form (you…
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…