Admissions

Meet Your Admission Counselor

Craig Sohl 
Assistant Director of Admissions - Campus Programs
sohl@lakeforest.edu
847-735-5013

High School:  Barrington High School (Barrington, IL)

College and Major :  B.S. Ashland University (2002)

Travel Regions:  Alaska, Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois (Downstate & Rockford), Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming

Number of Years Working for the College:  2

My Life Before Lake Forest:  I spent my first four years out of college working for Capital University in Columbus, OH.  

One Word or Phrase to Describe Myself:  Persistent

Top 3 Reasons I Would Choose to Attend Lake Forest College:
1.  Proximity to Chicago
2.  Opportunities to develop mentor relationships with some of the top faculty in the country
3.  Vast opportunities for internships and undergraduate research

What Character Traits Do I Appreciate in an Applicant: Self-motivation and Leadership

What Makes the College Unique?:  The individual abilities and initiatives that you will bring to the campus.

Tip for the College Search: Don't rely on websites or viewbooks to make your decision.  Visit the schools that interests you, and be sure to experience a class or chat with a professor to gain insight into the academic environment.

Hint for Success:  Always try to build new relationships; they will always payoff in the end.

Favorite Activity in Chicago:  Kayaking the Chicago River

Favorite Place in the Town of Lake Forest:  Francesca's Italian Restaurant - the best pasta in town

A Fun Fact to Share:  My parents met in a biology class at Lake Forest.