Little Rock Family presents its inaugural College Prep section featuring special content courtesy Arkansas Next: A Guide to Life After High School, stories, stats, deadlines and dates that will help your eighth- through 12th-graders prepare for graduation and college - it's never too soon to start thinking about their higher education futures.

Inside the special section, you'll find:

• Why College? Stats to help you make your case
• College Countdown: A year-by-year guide to keep your students on the college track all through high school
• Make Your Campus Visit Count: Tips for getting the most out of your child's college tours
• Financial Aid 101: We explain the confusing financial aid terms and technicalities
• ACT vs. SAT: Determine which test is right for your child?
• Laptops vs. Tablets: iPads are all the rage, but does your child really need one for college?

Want more? We knew you would! 

Read the entire Arkansas Next 2012 digitial issue online now, or visit ArkansasNext.com for even more! Ask your child to bring home the free copy they got at school (copies distributed to all 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th grade students in Arkansas).

Also, don't forget to have your child sign up to win one of five free laptops that Arkansas Next is giving away!