ABSTRACT

The study focused on the factors affecting the preferences of the Graduating

Senior High School students in the career they were going to take in their collegiate life.

The study attested three factor to consider that influences a learner to take the career

namely Environmental, Personal and Opportunity factor. The study utilized the use of

descriptive method of research to determine which factor could affect the preferences of

the learners in choosing their careers in college. Family’s financial stability was

considered and the result of the study based on the data and findings that there is a

significant difference in terms of Environmental while at Personal and opportunity factor,

the study revealed that it is above the rejection region wherein it simplified that there is

no significant difference in terms of Personal and opportunity. The researcher

recommended that there will be seminar and workshops to enhance the knowledge

towards the chosen path or career.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, the researchers would like to express their gratitude to our
Almighty God for providing us the strength and knowledge throughout the entire
research project.

The researchers would also like to acknowledge their thesis adviser, who guided
them throughout in finishing the study. Also for his endless patience in teaching us what
to do, and for being adviser for one school year. And of course, for believing in and
boosting our research skills

To the Dean of the College of Education, who allowed us to conduct the survey
and interview outside the campus.

Also, to the Area Chairperson of the BPEd program, and the chair of the thesis
panel, for the unending support and insights they have for the researchers.

To the members of the thesis committee, for giving the authors a meaningful
insights to the study.

The authors are indebted to the respondents, for their support and active
cooperation in answering the research instrument of this study truthfully made our study
a credible one.

And to the authors of this study who put their whole heart and time to accomplish
this paper, and to their family who supported us while making this study. The family
shows the support to the authors to provide what we need.

Lastly, to our research professor, who provided unwavering support and

inspiration for them to accoumplish the research. We sincerely grateful for motivating us
and giving us the opportunity to finish the paper.

The Researcher
 Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

English is the language of instruction in the Philippine education system, which is

modeled after the American system. Schools are grouped into public (gov't) or private

(non-gov't,). The majority of private schools offer a pre-primary level (nursery,

kindergarden, and preparatory), followed by six years of primary education and four

years of secondary education.

It usually takes four years to attend college. Five years, sometimes, and up to

eight, as in medical and law schools. Schooling is a significant part in PGMA'S idea of

"new Economy". According to Fortunato (2004), PGMA declared, "We will take a hard

look at education and we have to prepare the youth for jobs in the new economy."

The schools are answerable for showing values as discipline, regard,

acquiescence, dependability and persistence. By encouraging students to be good

students, conscientious, future workers, and law-abiding citizens, schools teach

conformity. Schools are liable for recognizing the top individuals to fill accessible

situations in the public eye (Javier, 2002). Schools can assume a significant part inside

a practical local area by teaching youngsters in way that enables them to assume

dynamic parts in their neighborhood networks to have the option to decide and to

fundamentally assess what they see and hear, they gain a feeling of obligation for the

maintainability of their networks. According to Calderon (2001), this will be essential in

the future.
 Gender and brain differences indicate a preference for male and female courses

when it comes to course preferences. Everyone is aware that men and women have

distinct reproductive anatomy, as demonstrated by the Sicat (2005) study. The way their

brains process language is one of the most interesting differences. Mathematicians,

airplane pilots, mechanical engineers, and architects are among the most common

professions held by men than by women. Women, on the other hand, are better at

human relations than men because they can spot emotional undertones in others and in

art. Furthermore, as per McGuire (2005), being a college alum offers you more chance.

Today's high school graduates do not have access to the same number of high-paying

jobs as previous generations did. The United States' economy has evolved from one

based on manufacturing to one based on knowledge, and the significance of a college

education today is comparable to that of a high school education forty years ago. It

opens the door to more possibilities and better options. As one progresses toward

earning a college degree, they must choose between an associate degree, a bachelor's

degree, or both.

In addition, according to Wetzel (2009), a student must choose their degree

carefully before enrolling in college. Albeit here and there a student could have a

particular energy, it actually need to check reality that occasionally an enthusiasm won't

guarantee you achievement.

As indicated by the review made by Vega (2006), the fundamental reason for

training is the transmission of information. Prior to industrialization, education, like the

community and the church, was a family responsibility. However, this drastically

changed. Due to the rapid pace of change in every aspect of the world, people are
beginning to accept education as an important value or goal in and of itself.

Traditionally, education has been seen as the only means of achieving economic,

social, political, and cultural values and goals. Education is about growth and learning,

just like economics, politics, culture, and social relationships. It becomes a necessary

part of life, especially in a time of great change. Education's structure, content, and

system must be developed and maintained.

In this ongoing review, the variables that influence the inclination of the

graduating senior secondary school understudies in picking the profession way in their

university life. By recognizing the top courses the understudies for the most part pick, it

can figure out which way of vocation most understudies need to seek after. The

knowledge of how the preference affects their career path is determined before the

study even begins.

Statement of the Problem

The study aims to identify the factors affecting the preferences of the Graduating

Senior High School students on the career path. The study is to utilize the assessment

of the respondents in accordance to the factors that impact the preferences of the

graduating senior high school students as they choose their career paths in their

collegiate life. As can be specified in the study, the following are the objectives:

1. To determine the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:

a) Gender

b) Average Family Monthly Income

c) Parents Educational Attainment

 d) Class Section

e) Family Size

2. To evaluate the top 3 courses most chosen by the graduating senior high school

students on their career path in their collegiate life;

3. To determine the factors that affect the preference of the graduating Senior High

School students on their career path in their collegiate life;

Scope and Delimitation

The study is generally focused on the determination of the factors affecting the

preferences of the Graduating Senior High School students on the career path. The

main focus of the study is the preference of the learners in career path in graduating

senior high school. It also includes the most chosen course by the learners.

The study is found to be comprehensive and informative. This requires a number

of respondents that may need time, work and effort. As the researcher claimed, there is

limited resources that clearly is available for the study.

Research Hypothesis

The researcher aims that there is no significant impact on preference of the

graduating Senior High School students on their career path in their collegiate life.

Significance of the Study

The study is found to be significant and informative. The following are the

benefactors of the study:

Department of Education. This study provides knowledge in regards to career

path preference of graduating senior high schools.

 School Administrators. This provides information to school administrators an

improvement on career path preference.

Students. This provides information that can help them choose their preferred

career and collegiate life.

 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the review of related literature and studies which shows a

body of information relevant to this study focuses on education and its role in shaping

the future of students in K to 12 Curriculum in response to global competitiveness. The

literature also discussed issues about this changing society and economy. They have to

face a lot of challenges especially educators who are being ask to do more with less

due to rapidly evolving technologies and ongoing shifts in global economy.

Related Literature

Philippine education is patterned after the American System, with English as the

medium of instructions. Schools are classified into public (gov’t) or private (non- gov’t,).

The general pattern of formal education follows four stages: pre-primary level (nursery,

kinder garden and preparatory) offered in most private schools, six years of primary

education, followed by four years of secondary.

College education usually takes four. Sometimes five and in some cases as in

medical and law schools, as long as eight years. Education is a major component in

PGMA’S concept of “new Economy”. PGMA declared: “We will take a hard look at

education and we have to prepare the youth for jobs in the new economy” (Fortunato,

2004).

The schools are responsible for teaching values as discipline, respect,

obedience, punctuality and perseverance. Schools teach conformity by encouraging

young people to be good students, conscientious, future workers and law-abiding

citizens. Schools are responsible for identifying the most qualified people to fill available

positions in society (Javier, 2002). Schools can play a pivotal role within a sustainable

community by educating young people in way that empowers them to play active roles

in their local communities to be able to make choices and to critically evaluate what they

see and hear; they gain a sense of responsibility for the sustainability of their

communities. This will be essential for the future (Calderon,2001).

With regards to course preferences, brain and gender differences show a

preference for courses of males and females. According to the study conducted by Sicat

(2005), everyone knows that men and woman are different with respect to their

reproductive anatomies. One of the most interesting differences is in the way their

brains process language. There are more professional jobs for males such as

mathematicians, air plane pilots, mechanical engineer and architect more than for

females. On the other hand, women are better than men in human relations since they

recognized emotional overtones in others, and in artistic expressions. In addition,

according to McGuire (2005), being a college graduate gives you more opportunity. As

opposed to generations of the past, high school graduates today are unable to obtain

the number of high paying jobs that were once available. The U.S has been transformed

from a manufacturing-based economy based on knowledge, and the importance of

college education today can be compared to that of a high school education forty years

ago. It serves as the gateway to better options and more opportunity. As one brings to
journey down the road to earn a college degree you need to choose an associate

degree; a bachelor’s degree or both.

Moreover, according to Wetzel (2009), before a learner enter to college, it have

to be smart on what degree you have to take. Although sometimes a learner might have

a specific passion, it still has to check reality that sometimes a passion will not assure

you success.

According to the study made by Vega (2006), the basic purpose of education is

the transmission of knowledge. While before education was a family responsibility,

along with the community and the church, industrialization changed it dramatically.

Traditionally, education is often perceived as only means for achieving the economics,

social, political and cultural values and goals, Due to the rapid of development of

change in every aspect of the world, people begin to accept education in itself as an

important value or goal. Education represents learning and development, Like

economics, politics, culture and social relationship, education becomes a necessary

component of the life particularly in an era of great change and transformation. The

content, system and structure of education need to be developed and maintained

Related Studies

Local Studies

According to the study conducted by Siguan jr. (2015), it was found that the

students self- concept showed no significant influenced on their career preferences. The
academic achievements of students proved to be significant related to their career

preferences. The school where students came from had no influence in their choice of

career. The study recommended that a more improved and functional guidance

provided in school to help students make sound career choices. The guidance services

in school must be collaborative efforts of the administrator guidance counselors, and

teachers. Classroom teachers are encouraged to do their best in improving teaching,

teaching learning process, considering the academic achievement of the student

influences their career preferences.

Another study conducted by Almerino (2014), found out that a big picture of a

big family with low educational attainment and inadequate investment was the sole

foundation of choosing a course, which was psychologically motivated. The

respondent’s level of preferred intelligence did not match to their chosen course. This

could be drawn from the required level of the course in contrast with their level of

preferred intelligence. The necessity of developing a career development program was

need in order to prevent any misfits and to assist students in the process of crystallizing

their career in life. She recommended that this program be effectively implemented.

Personal interests, abilities, skills, and values are the most influential factors in

coming chosen occupation by the participants according to Pabiton (2015). These imply

that like other graduating students in senior high school students, the participants

seemed to have chosen occupation. She also noted that the students be given all the

chances to learn and develop the skills and attitudes required for various occupations.

She recommended that career counselors could give more emphasis on this

environmental factor during individual and small group career counseling.

Foreign studies

Eremie(2014) conducted a study on comparative analysis of factors influencing

career choices among senior secondary school students in Rivers State, Nigeria. The

result showed that there were significant differences in the career preferences when

grouped according to their sex, parity and parental influences. In addition, socio

economic background was influential in participant’s decisions to pursue a post-

secondary degree.

Fizer (2015) enumerates factors that play in making career choices such as

interest in field, and academic factors where the students choose their major based on

their academic performance.

Matto(2014) in his study career choices of secondary students with special

reference to gender type stream and parental education studied the career choices of

students at secondary level. The findings of the study showed significant differences on

the basis of gender and parental education in various choices of the subjects under

investigation.

Pathak and Rahman (2016), conducted a study on the career preferences of

undergraduate students in relation to their sex, rural-urban, inhabitation and level of

media exposure. The findings revealed that there is significant difference between male

and female as well as between rural and urban undergraduate students in certain areas

of career. The study futher should significant relationship between level of media

exposure and some areas of career preference of undergraduate students.

 Basow(2015) reports that students career choices are moderately affected by

mass media such as newspapers, magazines, television, program, and social work

literature but least affected by the university recruitment program and college catalogue.

Theoretical Framework

There are various factors that career preferences of senior high school students

such as personal attributes, academic background, and socio- economic factors. These

can directly or indirectly affect career preferences of the respondents.

Motivation is basically the determinant of anyone’s decision. It can be intrinsic,

extrinsic motivation or both.

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the fundamental theory of one’s behavior

including the motivation of doing something. The student’s choice of career may be

attributed to their physiological needs, good and decent meals, shelter for safety,

recognitions and belongingness to the family, intrinsic motivation of self- discover and

actualization.

There could be some reasons for some as what Skinner’s Operant Conditioning

described. People behave or do (refrain from doing) things because of rewards and

punishments. Some students could have been forced to take the career they plans

because of fear (negative stimulant).

Conceptual Framework

Earning an associate degree first provides a sense of accomplishment and a

jumping off point. Once an associate degree is earned, doors are now to open to career
fields which were not available before. It then follows that how the students perceive

their environment, personality and opportunity will determine the career choices

students make. Though previous academic records and financial consideration are

factors which strongly determine who goes to college, the students desire to attend

college is also very important. Studies show that parental attitudes are an extremely

influential variable in a student’s desire to go college. Family background becomes one

of the most effective factors in determining not only whether a person continues his

schooling but also whether he has the desire to do so.

Figure 1 shows the relationship between the independent and dependent

variables which are the personal profile of the graduating senior high school students

such as gender, average family monthly income, educational attainment of the parents

and class section; and the reasons for preferring the course are the independent

variables while the dependent variables are the course preferences of the graduating

senior high school students of Pangasinan National High School.

 Paradigm of the Study

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

A. Personal profile of the graduating

senior high school students.

a. Sex

b. Average Family Monthly

Income

c
Career Preference of the Graduating
Senior High School Students of PNHS
c. Educational Attainment

B. Reasons for preferring the course they

want with regards to the following
factors.

a. Environmental

b. Personality

c. Opportunity
 Chapter 3

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents a brief discussion of the research design, subjects of the

study, research instrument, sampling and the procedure of gathering data. It also

includes the statistical treatment in the analysis of data and interpretation of findings.

Research Design

The study will be utilizing descriptive method of research. In this method, as

stated by McCombes (2019), it aims to correctly and systematically describe the

situation or phenomenon. Descriptive method of research uses wide variety of

quantitative and qualitative methods to study one or more variables. Additionally,

this method is done without manipulating any of the variables.

Historically, descriptive method has been widely used on most researches. Since

it is the same as Mixed Method which utilizes both qualitative and quantitative method,

the researcher will be utilizing survey questionnaires and in-depth interviews.

Respondents of Study

Participants of the study were chosen or selected by means of Purposive

Sampling method wherein it is classified as a non-probability sampling method. In this

particular sampling method the respondents are chosen according to the objective and

criteria of the study.

 In this study, the respondents were the selected graduating senior high school

students. They were chosen alongside with the discretion of the respondents to gather

data at its convenience.

Data Gathering Instrument

The researchers employed self- administered survey questionnaires in gathering

data from the respondents. Questionnaires are defined as the lists of planned, written

questions related to a particular topic, with space providing for indicating the response

to each question, intended for submission to a number of people for response.

The data which will be obtained from the returned questionnaires will be carefully

studied and generalization will be drawn. The questionnaire is comprised of (5) parts

guided by the statement of the problem.

The first part focused on the profile of the respondents as to age, sex, year level

and preferred courses in college.

The second part determined the level of awareness of the graduating senior high

school students to their preferences in choosing their course to be taken in college.In

this study, the researcher utilized Five Point Likert Scale that describes the perception

of the respondents in each survey item.

Scale Score Verbal Interpretation

4.24 – 5.00 5 Strongly Agree

 3.43 – 4.23 4 Agree

2.62 – 3.42 3 Uncertain

1.81 – 2.61 2 Disagree

1.00 – 1.80 1 Strongly Disagree

Data Gathering Procedure

The instruments will be constructed by the researcher. After construction of

instruments like questionnaires, the researcher seeks for the approval of the instrument

through the help of the thesis adviser and the panel. After validation, the researcher will

immediately proceed to the data gathering procedure.

The researcher’s asked permission from the selected school for them to be

allowed to perform the data gathering procedure. Once approved, the researchers are

sought to disseminate the survey questionnaires for data gathering procedure.

After data gathering procedure of the researcher, the data gathered in the

instruments will be forwarded to the thesis statistician. The statistician will treat the data

with care and accuracy. After treatment, findings and results will be generated.

Additionally, with the findings and results given, conclusions and recommendations will

be formulated by the researcher.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The gathered data will be treated with the help of the statistician using the

following formula:

1. Frequency Count – This tool will be used to determine the actual number of

respondents based on their demographic profile. This particular tool will be also used to

count the number of respondents that responded to a particular item in the survey

questionnaire.

2. Percentage Formula – This particular tool will be used to identify the

distribution of the respondents in a percentage form. With this tool, the study could

determine the portion of the particular group to the totality of the selected sample size.

2. Weighted Mean- This tool was applied to determine the composite average of

the perceptions per item as assessed and evaluated by the respondents with the use of

the Self-made Survey Questionnaire.

3. Analysis of Variance. This tool was used to determine the significant

difference between the preferences of the learners in choosing a career in college when

they group according to their demographic profile.

 CHAPTER 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYZATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

4.1 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

4.1.1 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF GENDER

GENDER FREQUENCY %
MALE 19 40.43
FEMALE 28 59.57
TOTAL 47 100
TABLE 4.1 – DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF GENDER

It is clearly shown in the above table that most of the respondents of the survey

made were female. About 59.57% of the total respondents or 28 students were female.

The rest of the total respondents, about 40.43% or 19 students were male.

Additionally, it is clearly presented that the total respondents of the survey are 47

students all in all.

4.1.2 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF AVERAGE FAMILY MONTHLY

INCOME

INCOME LEVEL FREQUENCY %

ABOVE AVERAGE 4 8.51
AVERAGE 35 74.47
LOW AVERAGE 8 17.02
TOTAL 47 100
TABLE 4.2 – DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF AVERAGE FAMILY

MONTHLY INCOME
 Based on the made survey, it is clearly presented that most of the respondents

have average family monthly income. About 74.47% of the total respondents or 35

students claimed that they belong to average income family. Only 8 students or 17.02%

of the respondents are considered low average income family. On the other hand, only

4 students (8.51%) claimed that they are above average income family.

4.1.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF PARENTS EDUCATIONAL

ATTAINEMENT

4.1.3.1 Demographic Profile in terms of Father’s Educational Attainment

EDUCATIONAL FREQUENCY %
ATTAINMENT
DOCTORATE DEGREE 0 0
HOLDER
ELEMENTARY 0 0
GRADUATE
HIGH SCHOOL 10 21.28
GRADUATE
VOCATIONAL 12 25.53
GRADUATE
COLLEGE GRADUATE 20 42.55
POST GRADUATE 5 10.64
TOTAL 47 100
TABLE 4.3.1 – FATHER’S EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

In this table, it is clearly presented the highest educational attained by the father

of each respondents. Mostly, the respondents’ father was college graduates. About

42.55% or 20 students have college graduate fathers. Some were vocational graduates

(25.53% or 12 students) and high school graduates (21.28% or 10 students). Only five

students have fathers that are post graduate. Those were 10.64% of the total

respondents.
4.1.3.2 Demographic Profile in terms of Mother’s Educational Attainment

EDUCATIONAL FREQUENCY %
ATTAINMENT
DOCTORATE DEGREE 0 0
HOLDER
ELEMENTARY 0 0
GRADUATE
HIGH SCHOOL 18 38.30
GRADUATE
VOCATIONAL 6 12.76
GRADUATE
COLLEGE GRADUATE 18 38.30
POST GRADUATE 5 10.64
TOTAL 47 100
TABLE 4.3.1 – MOTHER’S EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

The table has shown the highest educational attainment of the mothers of the

respondents. Based on the table, it is clear that most of the mothers of the respondents

were either high school graduate (38.30% or 18 students) or college graduate (38.30%

or 18 students). Only few were vocational graduate and post graduate. Six mothers of

researchers were vocational graduates (12.76%) and only 5 were post graduates

(10.64%).

4.1.4 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF CLASS SECTION

CLASS SECTION FREQUENCY %

SPECIAL CLASS 1 2.13
SPECIAL PROGRAM OF 0 0
ARTS
REGULAR 46 97.87
TOTAL 47 100
TABLE 4.4 – DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF CLASS SECTION
 In this table, the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of class section

is presented. Majority of the respondents were in regular class. In fact, most of the

respondents or about 97.87 % or 46 students were included. Only one is included in the

special class.

4.1.5 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF FAMILY SIZE

FAMILY SIZE FREQUENCY %

BIG 11 23.40
AVERAGE 27 57.45
SMALL 9 19.15
TOTAL 47 100
TABLE 4.5 – DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN TERMS OF FAMILY SIZE

Based on the table, most of the family sizes of the respondents were at average.

In fact, 27 of the respondents (57.45%) were included in an average family. About 23.40

or 11 students were included in a big family. Only nine students were a small family.

4.2 MOST CHOSEN COURSE (TOP 3)

TOP 3 COURSES FREQUENCY %

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 9 19.15
IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 8 17.02
IN ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 6 12.77
IN ACCOUNTANCY
TABLE 4.6 – TOP 3 COURSES

In this table, the researcher has presented the top 3 courses desired by the

students. With the given facts, most of the students pick the Bachelor of Science in Civil

Engineering. In fact, 9 students wanted to take the course. This is 19.15% of the total
respondents. The second most picked course is the Bachelor of Science in Electrical

Engineering. Eight students or 17.02% of the respondents were into this course. Third

most pick has 6 students or 12.77% which is the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.

4.3 ANOVA RESULTS

sig Decision Interpretation

Environmental Factor 0.002203 Reject There is a significant difference

Personal Factor 1.86 Accept There is no significant difference

Opportunity Factor 0.91 Accept There is no significant difference

TABLE 4.7 – ANOVA RESULTS

The table above is the representation of the results of the treatment of the data

done by the statistician. With the results derived in the ANOVA, some inferences can be

interpreted. Using this ANOVA results, the researcher has arrived to the acceptance

and rejection of the hypothesis.

Based on the table above, it is clear that different results have been achieved.

Especially on the three different factors that affect the preference of students on

choosing the career they wanted to take. These factors include the environmental,

personal and opportunity factor.

As can be observed, environmental factor has been interpreted to have a

significant impact among the other two factors. Given this situation, it is very clear that
environmental factors such as influences from family, relatives and friends has a great

impact in the preference of students.

Even though the personal and opportunity factors have resulted, based on

ANOVA, that it has no significant impact, somehow it still affects students preference,

but not as much as the environmental factors. Simply, there are some instances that

personal and opportunity factors contribute to the decision making on what career a

student should take.

Thus, among the three factors that influence the preference of a student on what

career to take, environmental factors play most of the role as an influencer. Hence,

most students are influenced by parents, relatives and friends on what course or career

they want to attain.

 CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

Based on the given results of the survey made by the researcher, it is very clear

for the results about the preference on choosing a career. As can be observed in the

results of research, it is very clear that environmental factors plays a vital role to

contribute on the preference of a student on pick a path to take in college.

Additionally, with the partial contribution of personal factors and opportunity

factors, students undergo decision making on what career to take. Most students see

the influence of family a vital contribution on their career. Most of these students believe

that their parents know what is best for them.

Some students are influenced by peer groups. Since their friends are into this

kind of course, they pick it too in order to be with their peers. Or either pick the course

or career because one of their relatives has been successful with just taking the course.

It is very clear that among the three factors, environmental factors are the most

seen influencer. The personal interests and opportunity comes next in line.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the results attained, the researcher have come up with the following

conclusions:
 1. Environmental factor plays a vital role in developing the preference of a student

on what course to choose. Most students are influenced by their family, relatives

and friends as they decide what career to take.

2. Most students pick courses based on others perspective. Most students

disregard personal interest and decision on what career to take.

3. The decision making of students are all based on the people around them.

Students are dependent on those people on what to decide and what path to

take as they grow.

RECOMMENDATIONS

As a result of the study, the researcher has developed the following

recommendations. Here are as follows:

1. Career Orientation Seminars must be provided to incoming college students.

Through these kinds of seminars, they can be helped on what career they will

take in college.

2. Effective Decision Making Strategies must be taught to students to avoid any

regretting decisions. It will also develop their mindset in deciding on life.

3. Further study must be done by future researchers. It’s a must to identify

problems on taking career paths and formulate possible solutions to prevent

students from stopping from school due to indecisiveness.

 APPENDIX

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

To our dearest respondents,

I, the researcher, humbly asks for your kind consideration to partake in the
study. I assure you that your personal information to be gathered in this survey
instrument are to be used for the purpose of research. The information shall be treated
with privacy and confidentiality.
I humbly thank you for your kind consideration for participating in this study.
Yours Truly,

The Researcher
Part I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents – Fill up the following information
based on your personal information.
Name:
Sex: Male Monthly Family Above Average
Female Income: Average
Low Average

Parent’s Educational Attainment

Mothers Fathers
Doctorate Degree Holder Doctorate Degree Holder
Elementary Graduate Elementary Graduate
High School Graduate High School Graduate
Vocational Graduate Vocational Graduate
College Graduate College Graduate
Post Graduate Post Graduate

Class Section: Special Class

Special Program of Arts
Regular

Family Size: Big

Average
Klein
Part II. Top 3 Most Preferred Courses - Fill up the following information based on

your personal information.

First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice