Lake Forest College

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Our Early Action/Early Decision I deadline is November 1, and you'll be notified of a decision by December 15.

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Fall Visit Day: November 13

We are excited to welcome prospective first-year and transfer students and their families to campus for our Fall Visit Day. This experience gives a great overview of the Lake Forest College experience with a schedule that includes a tour of campus, engaging with current students and faculty, and the opportunity to connect with various departments and offices on campus to learn more about their services.

Can't make it?

There are plenty of opportunities to visit campus any time.

"The College’s career services are exceptional compared to those at other liberal arts colleges. They not only provide personalized guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies but also organize a variety of events, workshops, and networking opportunities."

Gota Akagiri '26, Audit Intern at Deloitte

Experience life in the city

Lake Forest College’s ACTIVATE: Summer Internship Program helps you make the most of the moment. Students reside in downtown Chicago at the College’s Chicago residential building, receive cutting-edge career preparation and mentorship, and benefit from an internship in the heart of the city.

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Networking in college matters now more than ever

AI can write resumes, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and even simulate interviews, but there is one thing it cannot replace: human relationships.

Passion and pragmatism go hand in hand.

Choosing a career path is about discovering where your unique interests intersect with your drive and ambition.

Want to study music, but also data science? Theater and neuroscience? Marketing and psychology? African American studies and creative writing? When it comes to major combinations, we think beyond limits and into possibilities.

Our double majors graduate with a higher understanding of themselves, the world, and their place in it.