What could improve? Quite literally everything. My son Trevor is a freshman at the college, on our…read morenightly call all I hear is complaining, no positivity. I am appalled that they do not clean the bathrooms, provide suitable living arrangements for students and the worst of all serve food that has made my son sick more times than I count. With the price of tuition and housing you really think they would do better. Don't even get me started on President John Swallows involvement on campus, because there's nothing I could say. Tuition prices are rising while student satisfaction is declining. Sorry excuse for a college. Hope this helps anyone's college search!

Parent perspective: My kid was accepted to many schools. Carthage offered him a full tuition…read morescholarship. TBH I liked the school but was hoping he would choose another one. He chose Carthage. He is thriving. Loves the location, and most importantly the professors (math /analytics major). He plays a sport and has made some excellent friends. As a parent, I will share the positives were the admissions office, the athletics (coaches), small-mid size school (2900) but with great school spirit. If I had to mention a "negative" it would be the dorms. Though, they do keep them clean, they definitely need upgrading. With the choosing of any college, it's important to have your kid fully engaged. My kid chose the best fit for him. EVERY school will have something you may not like, but it's a matter of what checks the most boxes.

Been once. Helpful just not for me. I decided on Carthage because they gave me more money. You guys…read moreare the cheapest school well one of the am I rambling? Sorry. Have a nice day.

My daughter graduated from Parkside years ago. Friendships…read morehave survived, her education was excellent, allowing her to take post graduate training in her specific field today .

I graduated from this school and really cherished my time there. The students were all so friendly…read more The staff were very caring about their student. They took the time and interest in getting to know their students. Small classes made a big difference. The facilities were wonderful. The cafeteria always had hood food. Close to Chicago and all the activities of a big town. A great place to truly learn.

Trinity rocks! I completed my MDiv at TEDS and had a terrific experience. The professors are…read morescholarly and yet caring, the teaching is deep and yet pastoral, and the students and faculty come from a variety of nations, ethnic backgrounds, and theological traditions, all under the broad umbrella of the gospel and the mission of God in the world. TEDS seeks to keep one foot firmly planted in the academy and the other foot equally firmly in the mission of the church. A great place to study if you are looking to be a pastor, a scholar, a professor, or Christian leader.

I am so disappointed. I needed my college transcripts so on the Gateway Tech College website it…read morestates for 5 dollare i can get them in 5 days. So i sent a check for 5 dollars and 2 and a half weeks later I am STILL WAITING. I emailed several times with no help from anyone at all. VERY DISAPPOINTED

A camp like the ones you see in the movies... from the brown and white cabins to the shade-lending…read moretrees dotting the grounds to the dining hall full of families and foodfight instigating kids and the greeter, Tom, who after about 40 years as Greeter still speaks in a charming Scottish accent and smiles as you spoon up your mashed potatoes... from the arts and crafts buildilng where tye-dyed t-shirts are forever hanging out to dry and the waterfront where kids swim, sail, flip canoes and kayaks (I used to be the one to haul them back in, waterlogged and apologetic...) and work on their tans... to the music that floats from the huge tent in the summer out over Lake Geneva during Music by the Lake concerts. This place is magical. I worked at this camp for four summers and I think I'll always be nostalgic for those years. In all my time there, I've never met a camper who was ready to go when their week was up. Even the kid who sliced his foot open at the waterfront on a zebra mussel and had to get stitches - he was back down at the dock the next day, asking me to look the other way while he did a backflip into the lake (against the rules, but whatever...) Camp rocks. Unfortunately, Aurora University (an actual college in Illinois) bought it out about five years ago and is now in the process of phasing out all the summer camping groups which makes me incredibly sad. The "camp" will now be known primarily as a "college" where people can get masters degrees in things like education and music and recreation. Which is fine and all. Just one of those things you wish could last forever.

This is a beautiful campus. We were looking for the ice rink to see my grandson play hockey but…read moregot a bit turned around. I stopped a young man who was a student and he explained exactly turn by turn how to get to the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse which houses the rink. He was a shining example of the type of friendly, respectful and well spoken student one would hope to find here. The ice rink was state of the art and spectator seats were comfortable chairs and not the usual bleacher style seating. It was a comfortable temperature inside as well.

Athletes Beware! Had to transfer out after just one semester due to improper and unprofessional…read moretreatment from head football coach. The coach is also the athletic director so his behavior can affect multiple sports. We filed a complaint with the school administration including the new college president regarding this matter, but not sure if anything will be done to address the issue as the president did not want to be directly involved despite our multiple attempts. Another administrator who is very professional reached out and assured that necessary steps will be taken to improve the athlete experience. I sure hope improvements will be made as Lake Forest otherwise is a good school with friendly and caring professors. The team/class/roommates were also friendly.