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100% College Matriculation

Most popular destinations for LFA graduates (2021-24) include: University of Illinois (21), Northwestern University (18), New York University (15), University of Michigan (12), Indiana University (11), Wake Forest University (11), Washington University in St. Louis (10).

See the full list of schools on our matriculation page.

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Student to College Counselor Ratio

We get to know our students well. Counselors meet with students every seven academic days for 45 minutes starting second semester junior year.

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Balanced Approach

We believe that college is a match to be made, not a prize to be won and that the most successful college processes are an exercise in self-awareness.

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Median ACT Score

1430 is the median SAT exam composite for the Class of 2024.

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200+ College Rep Visits to Campus

Admission officers from over 200 colleges and universities across the country and globe visit LFA every fall.

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Global College Acceptances

In 2024, our 115 graduates attended 76 different institutions across 24 states and 5 countries.

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Experienced Counselors

All of our counselors are former college admission officers, and are acutely aware of the misconceptions and misinformation this process can induce.

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Support

Our goal is to help students present their most authentic selves in the process, and leave LFA as more autonomous individuals with a greater sense of identity.