Lake Forest Academy

Lake Forest Academy’s approach centers on cultivating excellence in character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility—emphasizing critical thinking, discovery, imagination, moral clarity, and respect for others. It encourages students to take ownership of their education through programs that go beyond the classroom and develop global awareness, appreciation of diversity, and a commitment to service.

Lake Forest Academy (LFA) asks families to start by submitting its online inquiry form to receive login information for the Veracross application portal, then apply online using either the LFA application or the Standard Application Online (SAO) (submit materials through only one platform) and pay the $75 fee. (lfanet.org) Application requirements include standardized test scores (by grade level) and, for international applicants, an English-proficiency score (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or Duolingo). (lfanet.org) Students must also provide three recommendations (English teacher, math teacher, and a school official), submit official transcripts/academic records from the past two consecutive years, complete student essays and parent statements, and complete an interview (in person or via video conference). (lfanet.org) Key dates listed for the 2026–27 cycle include an Admission & Financial Aid deadline of January 15, 2026; after that, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis depending on space/availability, and LFA also promotes visit events such as a Spring Open House on April 12, 2026. (lfanet.org) The public admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist process or any explicit admissions priority categories (e.g., sibling/legacy preferences), and direct families to contact the Admission Office for questions. (lfanet.org)