Lake Area Technical College

It is not difficult to get into Lake Area Technical Institute.

If you are considering submitting an application to Lake Area Technical Institute, the fee for the application is $25.

Lake Area Technical Institute Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Lake Area Technical Institute's admissions stats.

Lake Area Technical Institute 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	3%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	50%
Waitlist	Yes

Lake Area Technical Institute Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Lake Area Technical Institute.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Lake Area Technical Institute?

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Lake Area Technical Institute does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Lake Area Technical Institute

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Lake Area Technical Institute

In 2022, Lake Area Technical Institute waitlisted 67 students and 67 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 40 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Lake Area Technical Institute Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Lake Area Technical Institute

What does Lake Area Technical Institute consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Interview	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Lake Area Technical Institute for more information on admission factors.

Lake Area Technical Institute 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Lake Area Technical Institute, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Lake Area Technical Institute's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Lake Area Technical Institute?

Students admitted to Lake Area Technical Institute have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1. Lake Area Technical Institute considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 89% submitted a class rank. At Lake Area Technical Institute 3% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 13% were in the top 25% and 36% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Lake Area Technical Institute, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	3%
3.75 and 3.99	11%
3.50 and 3.74	14%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	17%
2.50 and 2.9	22%
2.00 and 2.49	13%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Lake Area Technical Institute directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Lake Area Technical Institute does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 50% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Lake Area Technical Institute, you should strive to earn between 16 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Lake Area Technical Institute's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lake Area Technical Institute students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Lake Area Technical Institute

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Lake Area Technical Institute. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Lake Area Technical Institute during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Lake Area Technical Institute Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Lake Area Technical Institute?

❌ Students who are admitted to Lake Area Technical Institute must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Lake Area Technical Institute accept transfer credits?

✅ Lake Area Technical Institute accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Lake Area Technical Institute accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Lake Area Technical Institute accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Lake Area Technical Institute does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Lake Area Technical Institute?

✅ Lake Area Technical Institute is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lake Area Technical Institute?

❌ Lake Area Technical Institute does not offer early decision.

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