Lake Forest Academy private school

• Year of foundation: 1857
• Location: Lake Forest, Illinois, USA
• Age of students: 14+
• Type of studying: mixed
• Type of accommodation: residence
• Language learning: English.

A prestigious educational institution invites high school students to get quality program before enrolling in the university. In addition to focusing on intellectual development, human values are developed in the school, and personal, athletic, and creative development is encouraged. Due to the excellent environment in which students reside, as well as the experienced teaching staff, graduates of the school become strong independent personalities.

While the academy prides itself on the rigor of its curriculum and the ability for students to interact individually with faculty, staff understand that students come with different sets of academic skills and may need additional support to thrive. The Academic Support Program is designed to provide individual, group assistance in time management, organization, development of study skills, note-taking and reading skills, and homework. The Educational Resource Specialist provides the following services:

• One-on-one coaching on organization, time management and study skills,
• Academic advising to discuss academic problems and identify strategies to improve progress,
• Academic support during the school day: math and writing help, homework,
• Coordination of small group classes and evening structured study hall,
• Development of accommodation plans for students with documented psychopedagogical, medical, psychological diagnoses,
• Developing academic support plans for students experiencing problems related to absenteeism, illness, or psychological crises,
• Coordination of preparation for all national standardized tests: ACT, PSAT, SAT and AP Tests.

The student residence on the school grounds is a modern and historical structure, all in excellent condition and with all the necessary equipment. Rooms are designed for 2-4 people, there is access to wireless Internet.

The extracurricular program for students includes the following sections, clubs of interest:

• Jazz
• Chorus
• Orchestra
• Rock bands
• A cappella
• Musical
• Design
• Drawing and painting
• 2D, 3D design
• The photo
• Theater
• Stage design
• Stage lighting
• Swimming
• Cheerleading
• Football
• Basketball
• Athletics
• Wrestling
• Cross country
• Lacrosse
• Tennis
• Softball
• Hockey
• Golf.

• Comfortable conditions for living and accommodation: the school has a friendly atmosphere and all the necessary modern equipment is available.
• The school boasts a strong academic program and at the same time organizing extracurricular activities.
• Great location
• Graduates of the school successfully pass exams and enter leading US universities, many of the pupils of the school continue their sports career.

The school is located 50 kilometers from Chicago. The territory of the educational institution is 60 hectares of a picturesque area, where the following objects are located:

• Classrooms
• Residences
• Dining rooms
• Computer centers
• Library
• Theater School
• Art studio
• Sports fields
• Tennis courts
• Pool and more.

The academic year consists of two semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-June.

Students attend classes on weekdays, rest on weekends, national and international holidays, summer holidays.

An approximate list of additional costs:

• Registration fee upon admission,
• Tutorials
• Health insurance,
• Extra charge for foreign students,
• Additional academic support,
• Some extracurricular activities.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 2250 USD

The admission procedure consists of several stages:

• Filling out a request form, after which the staff will send an email with the login details to the admission portal, where the application process can be completed,
• Submit the application form and pay the application fee. Once this is completed, all other requirements for the application process will be available on the portal,
• Passing tests in English, Mathematics,
• Provision of letters of recommendation, academic reports,
• Writing a short essay about who they are and what's important to them: This will help the committee get to know them and better understand their suitability for LFA. Parents of the prospective student will be asked to answer two questions, which will provide counselors with a different point of view on the applicant,
• Passing the interview,
• Receiving an official invitation to study and arriving at the campus.

Lake Forest Academy is one of the most selective boarding schools, admitting only 30-35% of the total number of applicants each year.

Every year, graduating students achieve amazing results, maintaining a long-standing statistic – 100% of students enter the college of their choice immediately after graduation.

• School student's motivation letter disclosing the reasons for entering this educational institution;
• Entrance exams in English and selective subjects;
• Good academic performance;
• Letters of recommendation from teachers.

The school's scholarship fund consists of the amount of financial aid allocated annually to support students and donations. Every year, the academy is ready to provide financial assistance in the amount of more than $6,200,000 , about 30 % of students receive it based on the needs and resources of the family.

The institution offers a certain number of Academic Recognition Scholarships, which range from $10,000 to $15,000 and do not require an additional application – all students are automatically considered for these awards when applying. The academy does not offer athletic scholarships or any other non-financial need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision