A Perception Gap Over Students' Preparation

By ALVIN P. SANOFF

2 companion 'Chronicle' surveys show that college professors are much more concerned than school teachers are about the writing abilities of freshmen

Ask college faculty members about the high-school graduates coming into their classes: Many will tell you that students are ill prepared for the demands of higher education. Ask public-high-school teachers the same question: While they acknowledge student shortcomings, their answers will be more positive.

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