Fwd: KPMG student poll

[Doug Henwood]

[I asked KPMG about their poll showing that 77% of U.S. college 
students expect to become millionaires. Here's the answer, from their 
PR firm. It's an online poll, not a conventional one. The American 
Assn for Public Opinion Research list was recently discussing the 
accuracy of online polls, which tend to be pretty accurate, even 
though the methodology's indefensible. So who knows. 77% of users 
identifying themselves as students self-selecting for a career in 
finance who signed into the site said...]

3 of 4 College Students Expect to be Millionaires, according to poll

There is no lack of confidence among America's college students-77% 
expect to be millionaires in their lifetime, according to an on-line 
poll by KPMG LLP, the international professional services firm.

"It stands to reason that soon-to-graduate college students would be 
optimistic about their future," said Bernie Milano, Partner in Charge 
of University Relations at KPMG.  "With the Dow approaching 10,000 
and the job market continuing to grow, future job-seekers seem to be 
highly confident of their own success."

In response to the question: "Do you think you are going to be a 
millionaire in your lifetime?"

77% of students said "Yes", they expect to be millionaires
23% of students said "No", they do not expect to be millionaires

This question was the third in a series the accounting, tax and 
consulting firm is asking in a weekly on-line poll for students to 
tally their views on emerging issues affecting their lives.  Students 
can vote by dialing into www.kpmgcampus.com and responding to the 
question of the week by selecting the choice that best corresponds 
with their opinion.

KPMG, a pioneer in using an only-for-students Web site to recruit the 
next generation of accountants and consultants, continues to upgrade 
its Web site throughout the academic year. The site's features 
include a "news" ticker alerting students to campus recruiting dates 
and other interesting news items, information about the firm and an 
advice column offering tips on their job search.
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KPMG partners and professionals provide a wide range of accounting, 
tax and consulting services.  As a provider of information-based 
services, KPMG delivers understandable business advice -- helping 
clients analyze their businesses with true clarity, raise their level 
of performance, achieve growth and enhance shareholder value.  KPMG 
International's member firms have more than 100,000 professionals, 
including 6,800 partners, in 160 countries.  KPMG's Web site is 
http://www.us.kpmg.com.