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Factors Influencing the Career Preference of Senior High School Students during Pandemic

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  • 1. (College of Education, PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College, Philippines)

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Selecting the appropriate course is critical for a student who has not yet decided which career path to pursue most especially during this time of pandemic. The study's primary objective was to determine students' career interests in senior high school in order to better prepare them for college. The researcher used a descriptive research design to investigate the research objectives and gain a new understanding of the collected data. The respondents were 231 Senior High School students enrolled in 2nd Semester SY 2020-2021 using a stratified random sampling technique. Researcher used an online survey questionnaire to collect and sum up data on the five factors, using a five-point Likert scale for each one and analyzing the responses who took the survey. Results revealed that that the factors influencing a student's decision to enroll in college are financial aid, educational quality, tuition affordability, and environment and culture. The findings imply that the various factors that influence students' choices are adaptable regardless of their age, gender, or family wealth

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