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Finding the best urban colleges for a global education

North Central May 5, 2018

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

North Central May 4, 2018

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.

Pastoral studies: the right next step?

North Central April 26, 2018

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

North Central April 23, 2018

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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Good Christian colleges in Minnesota aren’t hard to find

North Central March 27, 2018

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.