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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Maria Rivero stands proudly showing her new school the University of Chicago.

Maria Rivero Enters College-Bound Status With UChicago

Irela Montelongo, Staff Writer Feb 21, 2024

From achieving countless principal honor rolls in her academic career as a middle schooler, the transition to continuous excellence at Coral Gables Senior High is an endeavor to be congratulated. Making...

After years of hard work, Rosibel Garcia is granted a spot at the University of Chicago with help from QuestBridge.

Rosibel Garcia Receives QuestBridge to UChicago

Irela Montelongo, Staff Writer Dec 21, 2023

In the rigorous world of a student in the International Baccalaureate program, standing out in a pool full of competitors in the hopes of being accepted into a top university is known to be strenuous....

With a bright future ahead of her at Emory University, Amalia Garrido plans to study communications and marketing. She intends to pursue a career in public relations.

Amalia Garrido is Awarded Life Changing Questbridge Scholarship

Kate Kuryla, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2023

Though many seniors at Coral Gables Senior High believe being accepted into top-ranked universities is something they can only dream of, it is actually not as impossible as one might think. With the Questbridge...

Future social worker and neighborhood advocate, Victoria Largaespada has committed to the University of Pennsylvania to pursue her dream career.

Questbridge Scholar Victoria Largaespada Matches With UPenn

Gianna Figueroa, Staff Writer Dec 13, 2023

As the seniors' time at Coral Gables Senior High approaches halfway into their year, the moment has come for the class to experience the rite of passage known as college applications. Working relentlessly...

Senior Angel Li has committed to Princeton University thanks to his Questbridge scholarship.

Meet Angel Li: Questbridge Scholar and Princeton-Bound

Avril Donner, Staff Writer Dec 13, 2022

For Cavalier seniors, applying to a top-notch university may seem out of reach due to competitiveness or financial limitations. Nevertheless, the Questbridge scholarship program offers a helping hand to...

Julie Maldonado (left) and Angel Li (right) congratulate each other on their finalist status.

Crossing the Final Bridge: 2022-2023 Questbridge Finalists

Kate Kuryla and Jacqueline Rodero Oct 24, 2022

For some students, the cost of a college education is not a problem while others see financial aid as a necessity. Many rely on scholarships such as Posse and Questbridge to assist in covering the cost...

Four hardworking Gables seniors set their sights on a debt-free future by applying for the Questbridge scholarship.

Building a Bridge to College: Questbridge Finalists

Lenny Roque and Danny Cen Nov 2, 2021

The cost of tuition for attending university is one of the major considerations for many seniors that determines whether or not they attend the school of their dreams. To combat this determinant, Coral...

QuestBridge: Dare to Dream Big

QuestBridge: Dare to Dream Big

Gabriel Wagner, CavsTV Staff Feb 23, 2021

Juniors and Seniors, do you want to go to an ivy league college but can’t afford to pay? Well, if you qualify for a QuestBridge College Match Scholarship, you can earn over $200,000 of education at universities...

Senior Cristian Aguilar received his acceptance late 2020

Questbridge Recipient Cristian Aguilar Is Ready To Take On Stanford

Abigail Felan, Copy Editor Dec 18, 2020

Meet Cristian Aguilar, a senior in the International Baccalaureate Program at Coral Gables Senior High and Questbridge Scholarship recipient. Senior year comes with college applications along with many...

Five Cavaliers - Daniella Berrospi, Ruben Escobar, Yazmin Quevedo, Kluivert Suquino, and Angie Villalobos - share their high school experiences and reflect on their growth in light of being named QuestBridge Finalists.

The Journey Onto The Next Four: QuestBridge Finalists Announced

Ingrid Moises and Jana Faour Nov 25, 2019

For most students, the college application season starts on Aug. 1, when the Common Application and other sites open. For others, this process really began in September with QuestBridge (QB) opening its...

Senior Brianna Curran has been matched with Davidson College through Questbridge.

QuestBridge Scholarship: Brianna Curran

Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2019

To many students, college is a crucial stepping stone in their lives. Senior year can become stressful for many due to the pressure of completing college applications just in time before their expected...

Ready for the Next Step: Questbridge Recipients

Chase Bagnall-Koger, Staff Writer Dec 20, 2017

QuestBridge is a national non-profit organization which matches high-achieving, low-income youth with colleges and universities around the country. This program provides scholarships and financial aid...

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