First-year college students -- are they ready?

Half of Americans say U.S. schools aren't up to snuff in preparing kids for college. Midmorning finds out what new college students need to know before starting in fall.

Guests

• Melanie Corrigan: Director of national initiatives for the American Council on Education.
• Christine Metzo: Associate director of The First Year Experience at St. Cloud State University. She was also a philosophy instructor.

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Resources

• About St. Cloud State's First Year Experience
• About Melanie Corrigan
• Minnesota College Access Network