Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Lake Forest?
We are thrilled to extend an admission offer to Verto participants who meet our outlined eligibility requirements. This unique opportunity provides a global, transformative learning experience designed to help you begin your college journey on a high note. The curriculum encourages both personal growth and academic achievement, setting the stage for success at the Lake Forest campus.
3.0 GPA
15 Credits
1 Semester
*All eligibility requirements listed below
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to Lake Forest College.
Review Lake Forest College's full eligibility requirements for guaranteed admission and set academic goals for your experience abroad.
Embark on your Verto abroad experience and work with staff on-site to submit your free Verto Partner Application to Lake Forest College.
Arrive on campus at Lake Forest College with a deeper global perspective and skill set that will serve you as a student and well into your future.
*Admission only guaranteed if the respective school has capacity and/or program/major availability.
Some schools or majors may have additional eligibility or application requirements. Students must maintain good conduct and meet the college's admissions requirements.
Did You Know?
Courses you’ll take on a semester with Verto have already been reviewed by Lake Forest.
Lake Forest College is located 30 miles north of Chicago in the historic North Shore community of Lake Forest, Illinois. The beautiful 107-acre campus is within walking distance of the train to Chicago and the shore of Lake Michigan. You will have access to top professors, career counselors, alumni, internships, and research. Classes are small—the average class size is 19—and faculty do all the teaching and advising—you won’t find teaching assistants here.
Nearly half of all students add to their major either through a double major or through one or two minors, giving them a competitive edge in pursuing a variety of career fields. Lake Forest College has a long tradition of academic excellence and is known for its innovative curriculum. In addition to majors in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, the College features programs of study in entrepreneurship and innovation, neuroscience, communication, finance, business, data science, and other practical areas.
"Lake Forest decided to partner with Verto due to our aligned mission of preparing students for a global education. Students with experience through Verto are uniquely positioned to join our global community and quickly integrate into the fabric of our institution."
-Mike Cohen, Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Lake Forest Students Are:
Curious
Multifaceted
Entrepreneurial
1800+
student body
19
average class size
97%
of students employed or studying six monthsh after graduation
#1
for social mobility (US News)
#22
for student experience (Wall Street Journal)
35%
domestic students of color
Lake Forest ranked No. 27 for overall Top 100 Colleges by the Wall Street Journal.
ACADEMICS
Students at Lake Forest College can pick up to two majors and one minor or up to one major and two minors in four years. The flexibility of our approach allows students to explore every avenue their interests take them. Popular programs include:
Did you know courses have already been articulated by Lake Forest? Reference this resource to see how courses will transfer!
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT
All transfer students are encouraged to have one-on-one conversations with their admissions counselor to tailor the transition to the student’s needs. Transfer resources can be found at https://www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/transfer-students. All transfer students take part in student orientation which includes transfer-specific sessions for incoming students.
FINANCES
Lake Forest College is committed to supporting transfer students financially. They are proud to offer a $30,000 scholarship to those transferring through Verto, contributing to 100% of their admitted transfer students receiving scholarships and/or need-based financial aid. More information about transfer scholarships and financial aid can be found here.
STUDENT LIFE
Lake Forest College students are very active and engaged within the community. We have over 80 student organizations, club sports, and intramural opportunities. Students are able to start a new club or organization if there is one that we currently do not offer. You can view all of our current organizations using this link.
A majority of our students are residential students. There are 11 residence halls on our campus. Transfer students have access to our upperclass halls. More information about the halls and residence life at this link.
We encourage our students to experience life abroad. We have many opportunities around the world as we know our students have their own individual goals for their time abroad.
Minimum 3.0 GPA with 15 credits. Students must stay in good standing, and Lake Forest reserves the right to revoke admission at any time if something comes to light that wasn’t included in the application or occurs prior to matriculation
Direct-entry to the BA-MSN Nursing Program is not included in the Direct Transfer Pathway. Students are eligible to enter Lake Forest through the Nursing Pathways Program and earn direct-entry to an MSN partner once at Lake Forest.
Yes! Lake Forest welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
If you’ve taken a summer course between graduating high school and beginning Verto, and earned at least a B: you are still eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee.
If you have enrolled in college level courses as a full-time student prior to beginning Verto: while you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review. You must be eligible to return to your prior institution to transfer to Lake Forest.
Yes, Lake Forest values students from a variety of backgrounds. We require official documentation of GED or high school diploma.
Please connect directly with Mike Cohen, AVP for Enrollment, at Lake Forest: https://apply.lakeforest.edu/portal/mcchats
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
Everything we do is personal. As a result, all Verto participants work with the same Admissions Counselor to ensure that they are working with someone who understands their experience. Start by contacting Mike Cohen who can tell you more about the college and get you connected to others in the community: https://apply.lakeforest.edu/portal/mcchats
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Lake Forest. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
Once Lake Forest receives an application, students can expect to receive a confirmation within 24 to 48 hours. Should there be any disruption to this timeline, students are encouraged to contact Mike Cohen, AVP for Enrollment, directly: https://apply.lakeforest.edu/portal/mcchats
- College Essay
- Letter of Recommendation
- Final High School transcript
- Mid-term Report
- Any pre-Verto college transcripts
Send a request directly to Emily at Lake Forest to defer your admission. Notify your Verto Care Team that you have done so.
“Lake Forest decided to partner with Verto due to our aligned mission of preparing students for a global education. Students with experience through Verto are uniquely positioned to join our global community and quickly integrate into the fabric of our institution.”
Mike Cohen
Associate Vice President for Enrollment
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