Teagle Foundation grant provides opportunities for underserved students to explore the humanities and prepare for college
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Shimer’s Unique College Program Taught Me to Learn Through Listening
Shimer’s Unique College Program Taught Me to Learn Through Listening
I heard about the Montaigne Scholarship* from the Shimer Great Books School admissions team. As I was applying, they told me about the opportunity to compete. Participating in the competition was one of the best opportunities of my life.
North Central to host visit day Jan. 21 for prospective and transfer students
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North Central College is hosting a freshman and transfer visit day on Monday, Jan. 21 for prospective students looking to explore their future at one of the Midwest’s top institutions of higher education.
Visit day Nov. 5 offers prospective students a chance to experience North Central firsthand
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North Central College is hosting a freshman visit day on Monday, Nov. 5, for prospective students looking to find what the North Central experience is all about.
Join the Great Conversation
Join the Great Conversation
The Shimer Great Books School at North Central College is a community of learners who dive deep into the greatest works ever produced.
My NC Story | Perseverance
My NC Story | Perseverance
“After my first unsuccessful attempt at college, I wasn't planning on returning to school.
U.S. News & World Report ranks North Central College among America’s Best Colleges
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North Central College was ranked No. 13 in U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 “Best Regional Universities” Midwest category—schools that offer a full range of undergraduate and master’s degrees. This is the 25th consecutive year U.S.
Fresh eyes: Great Books students learn to see the world through a new lens
Fresh eyes: Great Books students learn to see the world through a new lens
Something weird happens to you once you begin to experience the unique college program at Shimer.
You start to see things. Not hallucinations, per se, but your world begins to warp a little.
The Socratic Method At The Shimer Great Books School: Encouraging Open Dialogue Within An Unusual College Major
The Socratic Method At The Shimer Great Books School: Encouraging Open Dialogue Within An Unusual College Major
Schools that value student participation in the classroom, including the Shimer Great Books School, often refer to themselves as using “the Socratic method.” Some schools apply that term to a practice in which professors ask leading questions, guiding students toward