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Admission Requirements
There is no one factor that can ensure a student’s admission to Lake Forest College. We look for a number of indications that an applicant is likely to benefit from the kind of education Lake Forest offers.
Required Secondary School Course Work (minimum)
• 4 years of English
• 3 years of mathematics including trigonometry
• 3 years of natural science
• 2 years of social science
Successful completion of more years of the above listed course categories, honors, advanced placement, international baccalaureate courses or international study are all pluses.
Graded Paper
The College requires a 3-5 page writing sample in the form of a graded paper (in English) to be submitted with your application. This should be a paper reviewed and evaluated by a teacher.
University Transcripts
Admission decisions for transfer students are based heavily on academic performance at the university level. Students must provide an original, official transcript from any university attended. An official English translation must also be submitted if needed. University-level courses taken outside the United States must be evaluated for transfer credit by the College’s Academic Appeals Board.
Interview
Interviews are strongly encouraged if students are able to visit campus but are not required. Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a visit.
Test Scores
Please submit either Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores. We use test results not only as a factor in admission decisions but also for guidance with course placement. A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based), or 83 (TOEFEL-ibt) is required for international students. The TOEFL and SAT code for Lake Forest College is 1392; our ACT code is 1054.
Recommendations
All freshman applicants must submit at least two recommendations (in English) from a teacher and a school counselor, or two teachers. Transfer students only need to submit one recommendation from a professor (in English).
Applications
The College accepts both the Lake Forest and Common applications. Complete admission requirements are available on our Applications page.
Application Deadlines
December 1 - Early Action
December 1 - Early Decision
February 15 - Regular Decision
April 1 - Transfer Deadline
Costs for the 2008–2009 Academic Year (in U.S. dollars)
Tuition and Fees - $32,520
Housing - 3,826
Meals - 3,898
Health Insurance - 940 (required)
Total -$41,184
In addition to these costs, you should plan to spend $800 on books, plus travel and personal expenses (supplies, laundry, trips to Chicago, etc.).
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Lake Forest College offers scholarships to international students through the International Trustee, Deerpath, and Forester Scholarship programs. Applications and additional information about all scholarships are found on our Scholarships page. Applications are also available in paper form from the Office of Admissions.
Participation in the International Trustee Scholarship Program is by invitation only. To be considered for this scholarship, all required admission application documents must be received in the Office of Admissions by January 1.
Deerpath Academic Scholarships are offered to eligible students at the time of admission, and do not require a separate application.
The Forester Scholarship Program recognizes students who excel in art, computer science, languages, leadership, math, music, science, theater, and writing. The Alumni Scholarship recognizes students who are children, grandchildren or siblings of College alumni.
To be considered for a scholarship you must complete the College’s application for admission, the appropriate scholarship form (if required), and any supplemental documentation referred to on the scholarship application. You need not major in the area of the scholarship for which you apply.
The maximum grant/scholarship total for the 2008-2009 academic year will be $21,000.
For information about need-based financial aid, visit our Financial Aid page.
