College of the Week: St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College is a private institution that was founded in 1874. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,988 (fall 2021), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. St. Olaf provides a solid liberal arts education and plenty of opportunities to study abroad.

The student-faculty ratio at St. Olaf College is 12:1, and the school has 52.1% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at St. Olaf College include: Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Economics, General; Research and Experimental Psychology, Other; Mathematics, General; Political Science and Government, General; English Language and Literature, General; Chemistry, General; Environmental Studies; History, General; and Music, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 91%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/st-olaf-college-2382)

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Flash Forword: Anyssa Cabral, Class of 2014

Fillmore High and The Fillmore School Alumni Association present our February 2023 Flash Forward student, Dr. Anyssa Cabral. Flash Forward is a look at the accomplishments of students who have graduated from Fillmore High School. Anyssa is a Class of 2014 Fillmore High graduate and a graduate of Cal Lutheran University and California State University Long Beach.

LAST CALL for Seniors! Financial Aid Workshop: Thursday February 23, 2023

Last Call for Seniors: If you have not completed your FAFSA/CA Dream Act application, make sure to attend our LAST financial aid workshop on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM-7:00 PM in the Library. Please bring in the following items: Laptop/Charger, Parent/Student 2021 Income Taxes, Parent/Student W2's, Student and Parent's Social Security Number or Permanant Resident (If Applicable), Parent's Marital Status/Date, current checking/savings and investment information.

College of the Week: Southwestern University

Southwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1840. With the distinction of being the first institution of higher learning in the state of Texas, Southwestern University prides itself on its rich history that dates back to 1840. Located just 30 miles north of Austin and the much larger University of Texas—Austin, the university resides on a small portion of 700 acres in central Texas. The student-faculty ratio at Southwestern University is 12:1, and the school has 67% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Southwestern University include: Business/Commerce, General; Psychology, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Exercise Science and Kinesiology; English Language and Literature, General; Social Sciences, General; Computer and Information Sciences, General; History, General; and Environmental Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/southwestern-university-3620) For more information on Fillmore High School's Colleges of the Week go to https://www.smore.com/n8wpy https://www.facebook.com/fillmorehighschool/photos/a.1029949460517220/2310384239140396/?type=3

College of ther Week: Seattle University

@seattleu is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,301 (fall of 2021), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 50 acres. Seattle University is located in the First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods of the city. Undergraduate students must live in dorms their first two years and can choose from more than 60 majors to study.

The student-faculty ratio at Seattle University is 11:1, and the school has 62.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Seattle University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Visual and Performing Arts; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Psychology; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 85%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/seattle-university-3790)

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College of the Week: Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University is located in the Silicon Valley town of Santa Clara, California, about an hour from San Francisco. The university offers arts and entertainment programs at the Center of Performing Arts and the de Saisset Museum of art and history.

The student-faculty ratio at Santa Clara University is 11:1, and the school has 38% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Santa Clara University include: Finance, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Economics, General; Marketing/Marketing Management, General; Political Science and Government, General; Psychology, General; Computer Engineering, General; Accounting; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Mathematics and Computer Science. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 94%.(https://www.usnews.com/best.../santa-clara-university-1326)

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