Preferred Schools of Graduating ABM Students in Pursuing College

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Graduation is a mark of the end but means a new start. After graduating from six years of study from junior high school to senior high each graduate has to face new challenges that they are going to have. The first step towards this was to think about which university they are going to enroll. This study was conducted to show the preference of ABMgraduating students in which University they will pursue their college.

METHODS

This study used a case study type of research to explicit the preference of ABM graduating students. Case study research does not imply a strict set of rules and this was the most relevant form of study. The sample was taken from grade 12 ABM students which were purposive sampling a non-probability type of sampling. The respondents were given a questionnaire to gather data.

RESULTS

Based on the findings most of the respondents preferred University was the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa and Sta. Rosa as it offers the courses that they want to purpose. Mainly considering the education quality and economic viability that this University offers. It also shows that they consider a lot of factors in choosing University such as the decision of their parents, financial capability, personal choice and the influence of their peers.

DISCUSSIONS

In the lights of the findings, the respondents' preferences are Universities that poster quality education and economically viable given the economic situation wherein give them a good opportunity in pursuing and finishing their study. In addition, it really shows that the preference of the students depends on several factors that their decisions were collective consideration and influence coming from their family, friends and personal choice.