Organization Profile
(A downloadable version of our Organizational Profile can be found by clicking the following link: Arkansas Commitment – Profile 2018 )
Message from the Executive Director
Since 1999, Arkansas Commitment has provided free supplemental counseling to students within the Central Arkansas Area. Our goal is to equip the students of Little Rock with the leadership skills, the academic prowess, and the exposure to institutions of higher learning to ensure a successful transition from high school to college. In addition to college counseling from 10th-12th grades, students within our program will receive free College Essay Writing Workshops, Academic Tutors, College Tours, as well as semester-long ACT prep classes provided by Huntington Learning Center.
The Class of 2018 consisted of 30 students from 12 different high schools, a National Merit Scholar, 3 Valedictorians, musicians, student body presidents, dancers, athletes, and artists. With our intentional cultivation of the well-rounded student, 100% of the members within our 2018 senior cohort matriculated to college while receiving over $9.3 million in merit-based scholarships, need-based aid and outside scholarships.
Whether you’re a student looking for extra support or a college representative looking for the perfect match for your institution, Arkansas Commitment can help you reach your goal.
Schools Represented Within Our Program
At A GlanceCost – FREE! Selected members include 10th-12th graders Guidance on course schedules every semester College and Career exploration Extensive college search assistance Financial aid and scholarship workshops Test preparation for the PSAT, ACT and SAT Monthly sessions on leadership development, college readiness, and financial literacy Community service and outreach projects |
Student ProfileAverage GPA: 3.8 with 4 Advanced Placement courses Average ACT: 26-28 Class Rank: Top 5-10% Average Total Financial Aid Package: $27,500 for 4 years Total Financial Aid Earned: $35 million Extra-curricular Activities: Student body presidents and vice-presidents, class presidents, varsity student-athletes and team captains, civic youth leaders, church youth leaders, cheer-leading captains, newspaper/yearbook editors, valedictorians, band section leaders, All- State/All-Region representatives, artists, poets, competitive dancers, numerous recipients of area honors and awards, summer enrichment program attendees and researchers |
Special Programs
ACT Preparation |
In an effort to eliminate the stereotype of African-Americans receiving lower test scores, each student within our program are provided with a free 7-week intensive ACT preparation course during their junior year.
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High School Partnerships |
As part of our commitment to the community of Little Rock, our program proudly partners with Hall HS and Central HS of the Little Rock School District, North Little Rock High School, and E-stem Public Charter School.
Our staff conducts a 4-part College Readiness Workshop within partner high schools that begin the college exploration process for students in grades 9-12.
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Community Service |
Students within the Arkansas Commitment program are expected to excel inside and outside of the classroom.
Outside of the classroom, students are expected to participate in community service efforts in order to maintain membership.
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Access to Colleges |
In addition to partnering with colleges throughout the country, Arkansas Commitment proudly hosts an annual College Symposium. This event allows the top 10% of students from across the Central Arkansas Area to meet with Admission Representatives from our partner colleges while they give expert insight on the college admissions process
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Guidance |
Considering that High School Counselors may have caseloads exceeding 300+, Arkansas Commitment provides one- on-one counseling to students and their families. |
College Acceptances : 2010 – 2018
| Agnes Scott College
Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Amherst College Arkansas State University Arkansas Tech University Austin College Barnard College Barry University Bates College Baylor University Belmont University Bentley University Berry College Birmingham•‐Southern College Bowdoin College Brescia University Bucknell University Carleton College Christian Brothers University Clark Atlanta University Colby College Colorado College Cornell College Creighton University Dartmouth College Davidson College Drake University Drury University Duke University Eckerd College Elon University Emory University Furman University Grinnell College Hamilton College Hampton University Harvey Mudd College Henderson State University Hendrix College High Point University Houston Baptist University Howard University
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Jackson State University
Johns Hopkins University Kansas State University Kenyon College Lafayette College Lake Forest College Lamar University Langston University Loyola University – New Orleans Lynn University Lyon College Macalester College Marist College Marymount Manhattan College Middlebury College Millsaps College Missouri State University Morehouse College North Carolina A&T University Occidental College Oklahoma State University Ouachita Baptist University Philander Smith College Pitzer College Pomona College Princeton University Rhodes College Rice University Roosevelt University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology St. Louis University Samford University Scripps College Sewanee: The Univ. of the South Smith College Southern Arkansas University Southern Methodist University Southern University Southwest Baptist University Southwest University Spelman College St. Olaf College Stetson University |
Tennessee State University
Texas Christian University The American Academy of Dramatic Arts The Boston Conservatory The NY Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Tisch School of NYU Trinity University Tufts University Tuskegee University Union University University of Alabama University of Arkansas at Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of California – Santa Barbara University of Central Arkansas University of Central Oklahoma University of Dayton University of Hartford University of Kansas University of Memphis University of Miami University of Missouri University of Oklahoma University of Richmond University of Southern California University of the Pacific University of Tennessee-Knoxville University of Tulsa Vanderbilt University Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis Washington and Jefferson University Wellesley College Wesleyan University Westminster College Wheaton College Williams College Wofford College |