First Generation College Students - Part I
In California, more students are the first in their families to apply to college than ever before. But it isn't an easy leap for many. In the first hour of a special live remote broadcast from San Jose's Downtown College Prep High School, we explore the challenges and successful strategies that help students qualify for college.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

• Michael De Sousa, principal of Downtown College Prep High School
• Michael Kirst, professor emeritus of education and business administration at Stanford University and former president of the California Board of Education
• Mildred Llanos-Richards, head counselor at James Lick High School
• Pedro Medina, member of the Downtown College Prep High School class of 2010

More info:

• Why go to college? Starting points and more : at CollegeBoard.com.
• Listen to the First Generation College Students - Part I...Audio here