You're not just going to college. You're going to make it.
Sure, you're going to learn a lot, make new friends, and have a ton of fun. But what you're really doing is getting ready for the big world out there.
You're going to find out what you're really good at and what you love doing, and you're going to make a career of it.
Forester Scholars Weekend
Can you show us what it means to be a Forester and win one of six full-tuition scholarships? Forester Scholars Weekend is a dynamic, immersive, invite-only (Fall 2023 first-year students) experience where you can engage with current students and faculty and participate in an evaluative academic session to win scholarship funds. Apply today to be considered.
We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 Applications for First-Year and Transfer Students.
Make your passion a career
First-Year Student Application Deadlines
Early Action/Early Decision I - November 1
Early Action/Early Decision II - January 15
Regular Decision - February 15
Make the most out of your college experience
Financing College
Dream it. Make it. Pursue it.—Alumni talk about
how their time at Lake Forest helped shape their current career path.
Molly Gniady '17
Graduate school: Masters of Finance at Case Western Reserve University. Employment: Quantitative Modeling and Analytics Rotational Analyst, KeyBank
Finley Jones '21
Currently I am a Development Intern at the Ravinia Festival focusing on the Ravinia Steans Music Institute (although I used to be a Director of Marketing for a Company in Chicago)
Audrey Paglia '21
Lake Forest College- Masters in the Arts of Teaching (Elementary Education)
Bringing leadership skills to her future classroom