New York Times writer Kate Zernike reports on the annual poll of college freshman and the effects of the recession. The annual survey showed the effects of the recession in a number of areas:
- Two-thirds of college freshman are concerned about their ability to pay for college.
- The percentage of freshman taking out loans is 53.3%, the highest in nine years.
- Most students chose their college because of better financial aid or felt the graduates from that college received better job offers.
- Students will most likely graduate with a larger debt burden.
- Students choosing a career in business dropped to 12.1%, the lowest since 1976.
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