<p>Louisa, I would be interested to know what is your impression and what major your child is looking into.</p>
<p>My daughter stayed overnight and had a wonderful time. We were both impressed with the personal attention and the internship opportunities. Most of the students that we spoke with had plans to study abroad. She is thinking of a combined English/Sociology major. She had been looking at much larger schools and after visiting LFC, has changed her mind. </p>
<p>The campus is beautiful and in a safe, lovely area. It is not your typical college town, but the students that we spoke with seemed happy with the social scene on campus and the easy walk to the train station.</p>
<p>Lindalana, wanted to echo louisa2's comments on LFC. My D visited there a couple of weeks ago too and loved it - previously, she was only looking at east coast schools, but now LFC is #1 on her list. With top facilities and academics, a very good track record for sending graduates to good careers and grad schools, and a location in one of the nicest suburbs in the Chicago area, it seems to have been discovered by more and more student-applicants in recent years. The new student center (about to open) will add to an already well appointed campus. My D likely to commit next week.</p>
<p>My daughter decided on Lake Forest this week. She was accepted, and received scholarships to a few much larger and nationally rated schools but ultimately felt comfortable with LFC. The overnight visit really "sealed the deal" so to speak. She really enjoyed her time with the students and felt very welcomed. I'll admit to feeling a little overwhelmed when she turned down the other offers even though I feel good about her choice!</p>
<p>Congratulations, Blueline and Louisa for your kids choice! LFC certainly a fine place and will give them great education. My D was amazed how much hands on classes they had and academics are really excellent.
as far as we go I would rather have May2 now ;)</p>
<p>Thanks lindalana! What schools are your D choosing between? In our case the size and reputation differences were so pronounced that in hindsight my D wishes she had applied to other similar schools. She felt compelled to apply to schools that were not a wonderful fit because her sister goes to Yale. Ultimately, she figured out what she wanted but it has been pretty stressful! Now, I wish the other schools would stop sending "choose us" materials!!</p>
<p>Louisa my D applied to several small LAC which are fairly similar and they offered her similar packages- Lawrence, Beloit, Lake Forest, Hiram, Wooster and Knox. Now there is suddenly b-friend issues which did not existed before she applied. Anyway, she seems too overwhelmed recently and does not know her own mind. I will be really happy by May 1 when this is all over. I say to myself -my work is done...now it is up to her but it is pretty stressful.</p>
<p>It is so hard to grow up and make such difficult decisions! If you live in the Midwest, all of the schools are fairly close to one another, so she shouldn't worry about not seeing her friend. Has she considered the difference in location (rural, suburban) and undergrad experience? Schools that have commuter and adult students offer a much different undergrad experience than those that are primarily residential. I think the process has become so long and complicated that the students are nearly burned out by the time decision making comes around. Stressful indeed!! Good luck to her and keep posting - I'll be interested in knowing where she decides to attend.</p>
<p>Okay,
It is May 1st and the decisions are???</p>
<p>Just visited campus this past weekend with D (just starting her visits) and really want to hear what everyone decided and why. Please fill us in...</p>
<p>My D is going to Knox college. She was very lucky and blessed, being admitted to several great schools, including Lake Forest with comparable fin aid. At the end I felt she was picking out tiniest details about each school since she felt she could be happy at any of them. She went to admitted students weekend at several schools.
It was interesting journey and we have quite a few memorable events to remember.
I would greatly advice visit and revisit your choosen colleges, because none of the book can really give you true feeling what this or that college is all about.</p>
<p>Bumping...
Still interested.</p>
<p>believersmom: LFC is a diamond in the rough; an undiscovered gem (in my humble opinion).</p>
<p>My D applied there, and was waitlisted, but ended up choosing her #1 choice when LFC neglected to respond to any of her questions after the waitlist (FA info, a request to speak with an admin, etc.).</p>
<p>We both think the school is great and offers a lot for kids who don't fit the mold of larger schools. Their first year programs are super and even I was ready to enroll!</p>
<p>Thanks, "just."
So she was waitlisted and then came off the waitlist?</p>
<p>I have a couple other questions but your PM is not enabled. Please e-mail me if you are open to an off-board chat.</p>
<p>believersmom: I set up the PM, so feel free to write me off-line.</p>
<p>Bumping for the "Curious" one</p>