ABSTRACT
Factors Affecting the Course Preference of Grade 12- Aquila Students of Olivarez
College Tagaytay: A Basis for Career Guidance Program
Bernardez, Jasmin Joy S.
Dela Peña, Queen Narlyn G.
Dinglasan, Jesharel O.
Oña, Becca Janine M.
Paiton, Rojannie Grace D.
Ramos, Regine B.
This study sought to identify the factors affecting the course preference of Grade
12 - Aquila students of Olivarez College Tagaytay. The researchers gathered the data,
so it can be used as a basis for a career guidance program that can help the students in
making the right decision in choosing their course for college.
This study utilized quantitative, descriptive research design. Convenience
sampling was also used. The researchers used an adapted questionnaire and then
modified it. The study was computed using the statistical treatments such as frequency
|distribution, percentage and mean. The study resulted to these major findings; first,
most of the respondents were 17 years old and female. Second, most of the
respondents would like to take Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as their
|course in college. Then, most of the respondents were influenced by their mother, the
career guidance which is comprehensively offered in their school and the
comprehensive and proper advice of their friends in choosing their course preference.
Lastly, this research showed that among the three factors, the respondents were mostly
|influenced by their school. The students could give suggestions on how the school can improve the programs regarding the course preference of the students. They could also
encourage their fellow students to attend and participate on the programs that the
school would offer.
Keywords:Grade 12 - Aqula Senior High School, Olivarez College Tagaytay, Age,
Gender, Course Preference, Career Guidance Program.