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What accredited Bible colleges offer in a start-up world

It’s a start-up world. Businesses are born faster than ever. Colleges, too, can be created more easily than before, especially online. Should you believe the claims of every bible college that appears in your Google search? How can you know a college will fulfill its promises? Start by checking its accreditation status. Accreditation offers evidence of a school’s integrity and quality. Accredited bible colleges also offer crucial practical advantages.

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What is an affordable Christian college anyway?

Is “affordable college” an oxymoron? It might seem like it. Even many state universities now cost $25,000 or more per year, when you include room and board. A quality college education isn’t cheap. It can be affordable, though. It’s within your reach. You can find affordable Christian colleges that offer exceptional, Christ-centered education.

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5 ways training in a school of worship can humble you

You may know successful worship leaders who haven’t gone to college. But for many people who want to serve in worship leader roles, college-level worship leader education is a valuable step in their training. It offers many benefits, both technical and personal. An education at a school of worship may even impact you in ways you don’t expect: what you learn there can humble you.

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Finding the best urban colleges for a global education

In the city, you’re a student of more than just books. At the best urban colleges, you’ll learn through almost every encounter and in almost everything you do.

Lists of the best urban colleges include many the most renowned schools in the world, like Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown. They attract students not only because of their prestige, but because of what their urban environments offer: easy access to thriving business communities, cultural opportunities, and the energy of daily life in the city.

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How to pay for college by planning your time

Do you feel overwhelmed by college costs? Time helps to put things in perspective. It provides a framework for making good financial decisions. Here’s how to pay for college: think carefully and strategically about your time.

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NCU graduate Rebecca Otto

2018 grad headed to Zambia with Peace Corps

From Anchorage to Minneapolis, North Central University senior Rebekah Otto plans to continue her southward journey. Next stop after graduation is Africa, where she’ll be serving with the Peace Corps in Zambia.

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Pastoral Studies Church Pews

Pastoral studies: the right next step?

Are you called? You want to preach the Gospel. You want to serve, but as a high school senior, it can be hard to know if pastoral ministry is the path you’re called to. A pastoral studies major may be the right next step.

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Christian scholarships: people want to invest in you

College costs a lot, but there’s another challenge. Funding college takes work. Should you bother sorting through all the grants, scholarships, and other sources of aid out there? Is filling out all those aid applications worth the time and effort? Yes. Christian scholarships can shrink college costs substantially, and it’s certainly worth the effort.

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Best careers to get with a Bachelor of psychology degree

Best careers to pursue with a bachelor of psychology

A bachelor of psychology degree is a great place to start if you’re pursuing careers in psychology. Learn more about some of the best and most-interesting jobs you can pursue with a psychology major and what it’s like to earn your degree in the field. Download our Psychology Major sheet for free!

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Why graduation and retention rates matter

As you search for your ideal school to attend, you are probably considering factors like academic standards, extracurricular activities offered, dorm room options, and tuition. However, you may not have checked into the college completion rate and college retention rates of schools you’re interested in. Statistics are likely available for any school that you are looking at, so you can easily search for things like, “private school retention rates.”

Not sure why those rates matter? Here’s what they mean, and why you should consider them as you choose a school.

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NCU Act Six Scholars 2018

Act Six success continues

North Central University welcomes its newest cadre of Act Six scholars, recipients of a competitive scholarship offered through a partnership between Urban Ventures and five Minnesota colleges.

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How to decide between public and private colleges

Not sure how to decide between public and private colleges? Read through this quick summary of the differences between a public university and a private university. Also, download the free College Decision Worksheet to narrow down your choices.

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College in Minnesota - Bold North

Why you should choose a college in Minnesota-The Bold North

Even though we’ve spent the last few weeks wondering when spring will come, Minnesotans are undeniably proud of the frigid conditions we endure each winter. The way the cold brings us together in the Bold North helps foster the “Minnesota nice” in our blood. When you visit Minneapolis, you’ll be blown away when total strangers help push your car out of a ditch or shovel your driveway.

If you’re thinking about joining the Bold North community, it’s worth checking out private colleges in the Minneapolis area. The Bold North has tons to offer its residents, despite the sometimes-questionable weather.

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Good Christian colleges in Minnesota aren’t hard to find

Searching for a good Christian college in Minnesota doesn’t have to be difficult if you know what you’re looking for. Though an abundance of options exist and the choices can be overwhelming, here are a few things you can keep in mind as you search that will help you decide.

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Give Day 2018

NCU Give Day 2018

North Central’s second annual Give Day returns this Wednesday, March 21! With a special emphasis on alumni giving, Give Day is also a way for anyone who loves NCU to show their support with a gift for a special project.

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How to start your Christian university search

How to start your search for a Christian university

Your college decision is important. During your time in college, you will be on your own for the first time, you will be academically and socially challenged, and you will make lifelong relationships. Choosing which university to attend will significantly affect your next few years, so take your time and do your research.

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