LITTLE ROCK, AR - Going to college can be the difference in a satisfying career of doing what you want to do and working at a job in order to pay the bills - that’s the message the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is delivering to high school students throughout the state during Say Go College Week slated February 14 to 20, an annual effort to raise awareness of the value and importance of post secondary education.

Students, teachers and administrators at nearly 300 high schools across the state will participate in a week of fun and unique activities designed to make college seem less of a mystery and more of a possibility.

During Say Go College Week students will be exposed to what college is like from various perspectives through Myth Busting Monday, How-To Tuesday, University “U” Wednesday, Show ‘N Tell Thursday, Go Time Friday, and Think on it Saturday, all leading up to College Goal Sunday.

Some of the topics students will be focusing on include dispelling common myths associated with college, going over what to expect as a freshman, and having the opportunity to discuss scholarship and loan possibilities.

“Making the choice to go to college not only impacts their first couple years after high school but essentially the rest of their life,” said Dr.


Jim Purcell, director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. “Choosing to pursue a higher education now will lead to better-paying jobs for more individuals, their families and children.”
In addition to recommended daily activities, some counselors have added their own spin and created additional events that help students and their families better understand that the process of pursuing a college education begins earlier than most anticipate. This effort has also been embraced by ...