CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter consists of the overview of the study, its difficulty, objective, scope and limitation and the significance of the study. This
chapter also aims to point out the main result of the research.

I. Introduction

By giving students choices, instructors can enhance student motivation (Adams et al., 2017). This lets students address topics that are culturally
relevant to them. It also gives some agency to students over their own learning. There are a variety of ways to offer choice, depending on your
level of flexibility and comfort.

College courses are available from many sources and in many forms. College courses may be part of a general education program or a more
specific degree track, and are often available as a series of increasingly advanced classes building on previous knowledge. Completion of these
courses may lead to a certification, undergraduate or graduate degree.

Many students find it difficult in choosing what course to take in college. For seniors or graduating high school students, the pressure goes
higher as the end of their term is coming because the time is running and decreasing for deciding what course they will take. Choosing a course
is really a hard decision to make. Your future depends on it and the decision you will make would determine what life you will have in the future.
This is the first step in your life as an independent person and this is the first step for your success. You should be careful in choosing a course
because when you have started on it there is no way getting back.

Education is universally recognized as the answer to socio-economic problems of the world. Nations and individuals look up to education to
provide a cure for poverty, ignorance, drought, excessive rainfall, mental deficiency, joblessness, bad government, poor communication system,
hunger and inadequate shelter among other things. Thus, every nation of the world aspires toward quality of life and social status through good
decision-making in selecting career choice especially students who are about to pursue in college.

The word career has been a derivative of French and Latin origin. According to Ahmed, Sharif and Ahmad (2017), career defined as the
occupational, commercial or industrial activity that a person may adopt during his educational life or in some other part or till his death. It also
clarifies career as the application of a person’s cognition and capabilities, providing command over profession, timely work expertise and a
basis of developing and bettering business networks. Individuals chose career planning to pursue the professional objectives, getting informed
about upcoming opportunities, their results and their timely evaluations.

Hence, career selection is one of many important choices that students will make in determining future plans. It becomes one of the biggest
dilemma and challenge in any student’s life. It involves an interplay of many factors which are intricately intertwined. It is not a straightforward
task and involves a difficult process of decision making. This issue is not confined to one aspect only but is universal in nature. For many
students, choosing a college or a major is a vital decision determining their entire life plan, success, and professional career. The factors
affecting their choice such as the reputation of the college, location, cost, socioeconomic status, student expectations, school size and many
more might have different weight in the choice of a major. The right career choice for the students entering into the professional education is
critical having high impact on their professional life and future achievement. This decision will therefore impart them throughout their lives.

Students must gather and integrate information from various sources to make an informed decision regarding higher education. It is often the
first significant decision they make regarding their financial, educational, social, and vocational future at this stage of their lives.

These crucial life decisions affect not only an individual's future but also their families, communities, schools, universities, and the entire
economy.

Here are the important factors students take into account while choosing a college for higher education.

The most important factors students take into account while choosing a college for higher education are the reputation of the college/ university,
course details, potential job opportunities, financial support, and scholarship programmes. Furthermore, students also emphasise the college's
location, integrated facilities, hybrid earning setups, canteen, accommodation, quiet learning zones, etc. Additionally, students also emphasise
safety measures taken by the college campus.

Making a career choice is a defining phase in every students’ life. Students have to consider several factors before arriving at a decision. The
purpose of this research was to see the factors which affect the choice of career among students. This study assessed the influence identified
factors such as decision-making and interest, peer influence, considerations about the institutions and future job opportunities on the career
decisions of students in St. francis National High School.

Background and Overview of the Study

The reasons why the researcher conducted this research is because they want to know the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College
Course of Senior High School Students in St. Francis National High School. The researchers are curious on the Factors Influencing Student's
Choice for College Course of the Students as a graduating student they might experience it as well.

The objectives of the researcher are to know the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students in St.
Francis National High School. The researcher conducted the study in St. Francis National High School on the 13th day of January 2022. The
purpose why the researcher did this research is because the researcher is concern in the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College
Course of the Students.

II. Conceptual Framework

 Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course
of Senior High School Students in St. Francis National
High School.

1. How may the profile of the respondents be described

in terms of: 1. Data gathering devices
1.1 Age; 1.1 Questionnaire
1.2 Sex;
1.2 Unstructured interview
The researcher wants to know
1.3 Grade level;
1.4 Strand; and the Factors Influencing
1.5 General Average (Previous Year)
2. Data Analysis
Student's Choice for College
2. Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College
2.1 Frequency
Course of Senior High School
Course of Senior High School Students in terms of;
2.1 Personal Abilities 2.2 Percetage
Students in St. Francis National
2.2 Family High School.
2.3 Peers 2.3 Weighted mean
2.4 Interest 2.4 ANOVA
2.5 Marketing
3. Which factor can influence most students’ choice of
College Course of Senior High School of St. Francis
National High School?

Table 1
Paradigm of the study

Table 1 shows the conceptual framework of the study. The first column shows the input of the process consists the Factors Influencing
Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students which includes the respondents profile in terms of sex, age, grade level,
strand, general average. Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students in terms of Personal Abilities,
Family, Peers, Interest, and Marketing. The factors that can influence most students’ choice of College Course of Senior High School of St.
Francis National High School.
The second column shows the process, the research will use Data gathering devices such as interview. The third column is the output of
the study wherein the gathered data will be analyzed and interpreted to know the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of
Senior High School Students in St. Francis National High School

III. Hypothesis of the Study

To provide more in-depth analysis of this study and make the finding clearer, the inquiry tests the hypothesis.

Alternative Hypothesis
There is a significant difference in the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students in St.
Francis National High School according to age, sex, grade level, strand, and general average on previous year.

Null Hypothesis
There is no significant difference in the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students in St.
Francis National High School when grouped according to age, sex, grade level, strand, and general average on previous year.

IV. Statement of the Problem

General Problem
The purpose of this study is to know the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students in St.
Francis National High School.

Specific Problem
Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:
1. How may the profile of the respondents be described in terms of:
1.1 Age;
1.2 Sex;
1.3 Grade level;
1.4 Strand; and
1.5 General Average (Previous Year)
2. Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students in terms of;
2.1 Personal Abilities
2.2 Family
2.3 Peers
2.4 Interest
2.5 Marketing
3. Which factor can influence most students’ choice of College Course of Senior High School of St. Francis National High School?

V. Significance of the Study

 The significance of the study is to have an insight about the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High
School Students in St. Francis National High School. Specifically:

To the students: Becoming aware of the situation and knowing what to do about the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course by
the students. The research will tackle the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students and what they
can do to avoid being put in a similar situation. It will also create a much more enjoyable environment for everyone, without fear or pressure.
To the Parents: Producing research that entails the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students,
parents can take precautionary measures like encouraging and giving some advice on how to choose college course for their children.
To the School: The community can benefit off of this research because of information that details the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for
College Course of Senior High School Students. Although there have been other researchers who have tackled the concept of the Factors
Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students, no data has been recorded about the school of St. Francis
National High School. It is similar to idea of different country means different methods.
To the Researchers: The importance of this investigation to the researchers is very substantial. The investigation will focus digitally, the
researchers will examine and analyze any information regarding the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of Senior High
School Students to compile together a comprehensive study.
To the Future Researchers: May this investigation serve as an additional reference towards the cases of the Factors Influencing Student's
Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students within the school campus of St. Francis National High School. It aims to give
comprehensive research data to further expand the knowledge of those seeking an answer or solution related to the Factors Influencing Student's
Choice for College Course of Senior High School Students. The researchers hope that the investigation will be able to provide alternative
insights in terms of how the information will be concluded.

V. Scopes and Delimitations

This study will involve the school of St. Francis National High School, specifically the students of the senior high school department.
The students across different grade levels from grade 11 to grade 12 students are covered as respondents on this study. The profiling information
of the respondents covers the age where it ranges from adolescents, and also sex was included to determine the disparity of the Factors
Influencing Student's Choice for College Course between different genders.
This study aims to deepen the students knowledge on the research about the Factors Influencing Student's Choice for College Course of
Senior High School Students in St. Francis National High School.
Having random respondents will ensure that the data gathered will be non-bias and shall be from an objective standpoint which in turn
will be validated. It also allows for other possible information that is related towards the subject in research to be included in the study to cover a
vast area for understanding.

VI. Definition of Terms

Conceptual Definition
Peer is one that is of equal standing with another : equal; especially
Choice an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Influence the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Process perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it.
Consist to have something as a main and necessary part or quality: The beauty of air travel consists in its speed and ease
Ability possession of the means or skill to do something.
Study the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books.
Interest money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
Course is a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject.
Encouraging giving someone support or confidence; supportive.

Theoretical Definition
Peer look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Choice an act or instance of choosing selection.
Influence the capacity or power of person's or thing to be a compelling effects on the action behavior opinions etc. Of others.
Process a systematic series of action directed to some end.
Consist to be made up or composed ( usually followed by of).
Ability power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, financially etc.
Study application of the wind to acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation or reflection;
Interest the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something:
Course is a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject.
Encouraging to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.

VII. Notes on Chapter 1

Give students choice, where appropriate. Retrieved from https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/teach/classroomclimate/strategies/

choice.html

What Is a College Course? Retrieved from https://learn.org/articles/What_is_a_College_Course.html

What Are The Factors To Consider in Choosing A College Course? by Rudy John H. Atinaja. Retrieved from
https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Choosing-a-College-Course-F3SXPN936YYS

4 factors influencing a student's decision when choosing a college. Retrieved from

https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/4-top-factors-influencing-students-decision-when-choosing-a-college-2294335-
2022-11-07