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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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Students across the nation now have to rely on their SAT and ACT scores amongst other things to be accepted into their schools of choice.

From Test-Optional to Test-Required: Universities Consider Switching Back

Gabriela Vega, Staff Writer Mar 14, 2024

Over the last decade, an increasing number of colleges and universities have adopted test-optional admissions policies, allowing applicants to decide whether or not to submit their SAT or ACT scores as...

Concluding their tour, students pose and smile in front of the prestigious University of Florida to photograph their memories.

In-State College Tour

Angelina Morffi, Anthony Fajardo Jan 28, 2024

Waking up bright and early on Jan. 24, college-bound Cavaliers made their way to Coral Gables Senior High where they hopped on a travel bus, awaiting the long journey to several universities during the...

Students pose for a group picture during their visit to Hamilton University.

Out-of-State College Tour Brings Cavaliers to the Northeast

Luke Savage and Santiago Rodriguez Oct 18, 2023

Through a series of tours and visits, the juniors immersed themselves in the college experience, by visiting the Northeast of New England. From visiting nine universities to rekindling with alumni, students...

After being accepted into Northeastern University, Lea Bergot can complete her last year as a Cavalier with peace of mind.

Lea Bergot: Current Cavalier, Future Husky

Maria Odio, Staff Writer Jan 11, 2022

From early on, Lea Bergot knew that Northeastern University was the right school for her. As soon as applications opened for the university, she decided to apply to early decision, a binding contract that...

College Representative Visits

Sofia Cruz, Editor-in-Chief Oct 1, 2021

Student Instructions for college visits: Students must sign up to attend college rep visits via the SCOIR platform. It is the students' responsibility to check the date and time of the college visiting...

The four National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists, Jared O'Sullivan, Gabriel Wagner, Bernardo Andrade and Julian Mesa (left to right), stand together as they share their achievements.

Cavaliers Carving Out Success: National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Nicholas Calindro, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2021

Seniors and juniors across the United States participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, a non-profit organization that recognizes students’ achievements and aids in college undergraduate...

Hamza is already showing her Phoenix pride with her maroon UChicago t-shirt.

Aya Hamza: A Rising Phoenix

Audrey Simon, Staff Writer Jun 4, 2021

This year, the acceptance rate at the University of Chicago was 6% overall, including regular decision, early action and early decision applications. For regular decision applicants though, the rate was...

With COVID-19 complicating and moving so many aspects online, the college application process has been much more challenging for this year's seniors.

College Application Struggles During COVID

Isabel Donner, Staff Writer Dec 1, 2020

The Coronavirus has drastically altered the college application experience for the class of 2021 as students finalize preparations to move on to the next phase of their academic careers. This process has...

The month of October is a stressful time for college applicants, but there are many events coming up that can help alleviate stress and help students get informed.

CAP Events for October 2020

Chase Bagnall-Koger, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 8, 2020

The month of October is traditionally a busy time for seniors applying to colleges and is a great time for younger students to explore the opportunities and obligations that will come towards the end of...

Coral Gables Cavaliers Posse Finalists.

This Year’s Posse Scholarship Finalists!

Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer Oct 31, 2018

Posse, a full-tuition scholarship, is a well-known, rigorous program that identifies individuals with leadership potential across ten cities in the United States. The program is beneficial as it offers...

Students have many options in what to do post-graduation, including attending universities either domestically or overseas.

University Curriculum: USA vs Europe

Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer Aug 25, 2018

A university education is widely regarded as a necessary measure of upward social mobility. With so many countries around the world, the curriculum of a university can vary widely, even between institutions...

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