Academic Experience and Career Choice

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Chapter 1
PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Background of the Study
Academic experience and career choice are crucial aspects of senior
high school students' lives as they shape their future trajectories (Zaini et
al.,2021). Academic experience refers to the education and learning that
students receive during their high school years. This includes classroom
instruction, extracurricular activities, and any other opportunities for skill
development and personal growth (Llego,2022). Career choice, on the other
hand, refers to the process of identifying and selecting a profession or
occupation that aligns with one's interests, skills, and goals. The career of a
student is often influenced by their academic experience. The knowledge and
skills acquired during their studies can be applied in a wide range of
professions, from engineering and medicine to finance and law. Many
students choose to specialize in specific fields, which can lead to a career
path in that area (Nyamwange,2016).
Every nation of the world aspires toward quality of life and social
status. Career selection is one of many important choices students will make
in determining their future. This decision will be imparted to them throughout
their lives. A major turning point in adolescents’ lives involves the career
choice that they make while in senior high school (Ouano, et al., 2019).
Learners in South Africa depend their career decision making on the category
of school attended, parent level of education and parental income. The study
further reported that schools in affluent community present learners with more
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career opportunities and options that are relevant to demands in the job
market while schools in disadvantaged communities associated career
decisions to the traditional careers, such as, nursing and teaching
(Ajayi,2022).
In the Philippines, deciding on the career path of a student is a familial
decision as parents are part of the process of which track to take and which
school to enroll in. Parents are crucial in the decision-making process of every
Filipino student, as the former mostly pay for the tuition fees and other related
expenses of the latter. As a result, many Filipino students take the path
preferred by their parents rather than develop their own career choice. In
addition, a study conducted by Almario (2021) among senior high school
students in Central Luzon revealed that social factor has significant influence
over the students’ career choice which includes considering the influence of
teacher in career choice as one of the indicators.
In Davao City, Regional Career Advocacy Congress was held. The
activity was carried out in conjunction with the Regional Office of TESDA, the
Department of Science and Technology XI (DOST XI), the Professional
Regulation Commission XI (PRC XI), the Department of Education XI (DepEd
XI), and the Commission on Higher Education 10 (CHED XI). It was intended
to present innovative employment and career guidance for college and high
school students, as well as for job searchers in the twenty-first century. This
initiative was requested to solve the mismatch between employment and skills
and to address the widening competency gap between the graduates and
labor force of the Philippines and foreign students who graduated from
universities overseas (Suyao, 2013). Meanwhile, a study conducted by

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Limjuco (2018) stated that students and parents preferred public urban type of
institutions for senior high school which implies that students and parents of
Region XI trust the capability of state colleges and universities or national high
schools as provider of quality basic education (Limjuco, 2018).
There has been a significant amount of research on the factors that
influence students' career choices. However, there are still gaps in the
literature when it comes to understanding the relationship of academic
experience on career decision-making processes of senior high school
students. One possible gap in the literature is the lack of research on the role
of extracurricular activities in shaping senior high school student's academic
and career aspirations. While there have been studies on the impact of
extracurricular activities on student's academic performance and college
readiness, there may be less research on how these activities specifically
influence students' perceptions of different career fields and the decisions
they make about their future education and training. Another gap in the
literature may be the lack of research on the effects of different types of high
school programs, such as vocational or technical programs, on students'
career choices. While there is some research on the positive impact of
vocational education on students' employment outcomes, there may be less
research on how these programs specifically influence students' decisions
about which fields to pursue after high school. Additionally, most studies done
on academic experience and career choice are done in developed countries,
with less of the study done on developing countries, where the context and
culture might be different. There may be a gap in understanding how different
cultural and societal factors influence the academic experiences and career
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choices of senior high school students in these contexts. It is also to be noted
that there is less research that specifically examines the senior high school
level, compared to the higher levels of education, given that most of the
students are still at the age of finding their interests and figuring out their
career path.
Overall, further research in these areas could help to provide a more
complete understanding of the factors that shape senior high school student's
academic experiences and career choices.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the relationship between academic
experience and the career choice of senior high school students in
Bongabong National High School. Specifically, it seeks to answer the
following sub-questions:
of Bongabong National High School
1. What is the extent of academic experience among senior high school
students?
2. What is the level of career choice among senior high school students of
Bongabong National High School in terms of:
1.1. Educational Teaching,
1.2. Allied Health Professions.
1.3. Business,
1.4. Military and Law Enforcement,
1.5. Computers and Technology?

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3. Is there a significant difference in the extent of academic experience among
senior high school students of Bongabong National High School when
analyze according to gender and grade level?
4. Is there a significant difference in the level of career choice among senior
high school students of Bongabong National High School when analyze
according to gender and grade level?
5. Is there a significant relationship between academic experience and career
choice among senior high school students of Bongabong National High
School?
Null Hypothesis
1. There is no significant difference on the extent of academic experience
among senior high school students of Bongabong National High School when
analyzed according to gender and grade level.
2. There is no significant difference on the level of career choice among
senior high school students of Bongabong National High School When
analyzed according to gender and grade level.
3. There is no significant relationship between academic experience and
career choice among senior high school students of Bongabong National High
School.
Review of Related Literature
The ideas for the academic experience and career choice presented in
this chapter are connected. We correctly cited the authors and their ideas.
Information about our study is obtained from books, journals, online articles,
and other sources.
Academic Experience
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Due to the use of online learning during the pandemic, intends to
examine how this affected lecturers' teaching and assessments as well as the
learning experiences of students in order to evaluate their impact. considering
the online learning environment will also have an impact on their physical and
emotional well-being. In order to develop the necessary procedures for
implementing online education tailored to the university community, our study
examines both positive and negative experiences. The impact on physical and
mental health needs to be investigated in order to find ways to address any
positive or negative effects that can be brought about by online education
(Idris et al. BMC Med Educ 2021). Academic engagement in blended learning
environments: Student experiences and strategies" by Panos Vlachopoulos
and Andri Ioannou is a study that was published in the International Journal of
Educational Technology in Higher Education (2016). The study aimed to
explore students' academic engagement in blended learning environments
and identify the strategies they used to remain engaged in their studies. The
study found that students' academic engagement in blended learning
environments was influenced by a variety of factors, including their prior
knowledge and experience with technology, the design of the blended
learning environment, the quality of the online resources provided, and the
level of interaction with peers and instructors.
Career Choice
A study conducted by Diones and Samson (2016) investigated the
factors that influence the career choices of senior high school students in the
Philippines. The study surveyed 400 students from various senior high
schools in the region and found that there were several factors that
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significantly influence career choices, including parental influence, personal
interest and aptitude, peer influence, availability of job opportunities, and
financial security. The authors also noted that gender, academic performance,
and exposure to job opportunities and career talks also played a role in career
decision-making. Overall, the study highlights the importance of considering a
range of factors that may influence career choice, particularly in the context of
the Philippines where students face a range of challenges in pursuing their
chosen career paths. Journal of Career Development (2017) found that
students who have a clear understanding of their career goals are more likely
to be successful in their chosen field. The study also found that students who
have a strong sense of identity and self-efficacy are more likely to make
informed career choices.
The idea of selecting one lifelong occupation and drafting a long-term
career plan is passé. We know that we will all make several changes in jobs,
as well as in occupations, in our lifetimes. We also know that we will never
finish our education, but rather will need to continually upgrade skills and
acquire new ones. It also seems evident that jobs of the future will be
described by the list of skills needed to perform them and the level of each
skill needed. Thus, in the future, we may talk about transferring a set of skills
from one occupation to another, and the titles of those occupations may
appear to be quite different from each other, though the skill set needed to
perform them is common (Kuder, 2019).
Educational Teaching Career
The teaching profession is a desirable employment option for many
potential students, and the number of first-year students is steadily increasing.

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The first-year students are aware that when they started their studies in
teaching, they decided to pursue a career as a teacher (at least with the aim
of passing the state examination). The motivations behind enrolling in a
teacher training program were looked at in a variety of ways. According to
most of the research, having contact with kids and teenagers, having a career
that interests you, and making a difference in the community are what drive
people to become teachers.
Many people believe that teaching can be a rewarding and fulfilling
career choice for those who have a passion for education and working with
young people. The benefits of teaching, such as job security, flexibility, and
the opportunity for career growth, make it an attractive option for many
students. However, it is important to note that the teaching profession also
comes with its own unique challenges and demands, and it is important to
carefully consider these factors when deciding whether or not to pursue a
career in teaching (Darling-Hammond et al. 2016)
Allied Health Professions
Allied health professions are designed to attract students who show
interest in the profession and tend to practice it with a lifelong learning
continuum. Therefore, student recruitment and screening include an
assessment of suitability for the profession. Upon acceptance to professional
training programs, discipline-specific skills are focused on and imparted to the
students. Often, the training lacks developing interprofessional, team-focused,
research competence, and work-ready professionals needed for the current
healthcare work setting to offer evidence-based care; besides these gaps and
inadequacies in synergy, it is well known that student-to-professional

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transition is challenging. The key skill recognized by healthcare workers from
diverse professions and cultures is providing evidence-based care(Dr. G.V.
Asokan, September 2012.)
Because of their greater specialization, some allied health professions
are required to follow national training and education criteria as well as their
professional scope of practice. They frequently have to substantiate their
qualifications through degrees, certificates, validated credentials, and ongoing
education. Some allied health professions teach employees for their jobs
through on-the-job training, which doesn't require any special training or
certifications which would then exclude them from consideration as an allied
health profession. Due to the chances for career growth within particular
disciplines, many allied health positions are regarded as career ladder
employment.
There are numerous skills that can be used in allied health professions.
Basic life support, medical terminology, acronyms, and spelling, fundamentals
of medical law and ethics, comprehension of human relations, interpersonal
communication skills, counseling skills, computer literacy, the capacity to
record healthcare information, interviewing skills, and competency in word
processing, database management, and electronic dictation may be included,
depending on the profession. (Wotheina,2020)
Business
Business is a vast and constantly evolving field with a wide range of
career options. Entrepreneurship: This field involves starting and growing
businesses. Entrepreneurs are responsible for identifying business

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opportunities, developing innovative products and services, and building
successful companies.
Finance: This field involves managing money and investments. Finance
professionals work in areas such as investment banking, corporate finance,
and financial planning marketing this field involves promoting and selling
products and services. Marketing professionals work in areas such as
advertising, branding, market research, and sales management this field
involves leading and directing people and resources within an organization.
Management professionals work in areas such as operations management,
human resources management, and project management (Griffin and Ebert,
2018). Outstanding opportunities for doing good exist in business. ethical
corporate behavior and by creating and distributing useful goods and
services, businesspeople can enhance their community. Business must be
done in an ethical and socially responsible manner, which is a major focus of
this text in a responsible way (Koffel,2019).
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
This study is anchored on the Students Engagement Theory which was
proposed by Astin (1984) and later expanded by Kuh (2003). This theory
suggests that student engagement is a key factor in academic success, and
that engagement can be fostered through a variety of factors including faculty-
student interactions, peer interactions, and student involvement in
extracurricular activities. According to this theory, engagement is defined as
the degree to which students are involved in their academic experience, both
in and outside of the classroom. This involvement can take many forms,
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and participation in extracurricular activities. The Student Engagement Theory
has been supported by numerous studies, which have found that students
who are more engaged tend to have higher grades, greater persistence in
college, and a greater sense of personal and academic growth.
This study correlates with Student Engagement Theory as academic
experiences of students affect students’ engagement in which studies show
that the more a student is engaged the greater the chance to persist in
college. Hence, academic experience primarily affects the future career
options of students.
Furthermore, John Holland’s Theory of Career Choice assumes that
the career choice of a person is based on the expression of their personality
and interaction in the environment. They searched for the environment that
would fit them and use their skills and abilities and express their attitudes and
values. Holland’s theory emphasizes the choice of career is like the
personality of a person and that the environment is more likely to be happy
and successful and satisfied.
Holland’s theory clearly supports the connection between academic
experience and career choice among students since it stated that a career
choice of a person is primarily based on his or her interaction with the
environment that would fit them and use skills and abilities and express their
attitudes and value. Hence, a school is considered an environment of the
students where they can use their use skills and abilities that contributes to
their academic experience.
Career Choice
Educational Teaching
Allied Health Professionals
Academic Experience Business
Military and Law Enforcement
Computers and Technology
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Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of the Study
Figure 1 shows the variables of the study. Academic experience is the
independent variable of the study. Meanwhile, career choice is the dependent
variable with its indicators: educational teaching, allied health professions,
business military and law enforcement and computers and technology. These
two variables directly correlate with each other.
Significance of the Study
The study has significance in several areas. The result of this study will
be beneficial to the following:
Students. The outcome of this study will help them get new discernment
about the factors that will affect their decision in choosing their preferred
course in college. They would be more aware of their interest and more
certain of what they want in the future.
Parents. This study will give them information on how their son or daughter
makes their decision in choosing their preferred course in college.
Teacher. Through this study, they will be able to help the students by giving
advice and suggestions in choosing their preferred course in college.
School Administration. It will give them an eye-opener on what factors are
the most influential in students' decision-making.

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Researcher. It will help the researcher analyze how the factors affect the
students in their decision-making.
Future Researcher. The study will serve as reference material for the
researchers.
Definition of Terms
For a better understanding of the study, the following major terms are
herein defined in both theoretical and operational ways.
Academic Experience. It refers to the educational and intellectual
development a person gains while pursuing their studies (Groves and Welsh,
2015). In this study, academic experience refers to the senior high students’
wide range of activities such as attending classes, conducting research,
writing papers, participating in group projects, and collaborating with other
students or faculty members. It can also involve extracurricular activities such
as clubs, sports teams, and community service projects that are related to
academic pursuits.
Career Choice. It is the process of determining a field of learning that
requires certain knowledge and skills, acquired through a specific educational
program which results in a certificate or degree attesting to your
accomplishment (Powers, 2013). In this study, career choice refers to the
senior high students’ selected occupation or profession to pursue, based on
their individual interests, abilities, skills, values, and goals.
Allied Health Professional. It may be defined as those health professions
that are distinct from medicine, dentistry, and nursing. All are integral to the
safe, patient-centered, and effective provision of healthcare (Journal of Allied
Health, 2016). In this study, allied health professions refer to work such as
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giving first aid to people, working as a nurse in a hospital, and the like. Which
senior high students may choose as one of their career options.
Business Careers. Business professionals conduct a wide variety of job
activities to boost sales and revenues, improve cash flows, and increase an
organization's profitability. Given their valuable expertise, these individuals are
usually in high demand (Writer, 2023). In this study, business careers refer to
work related to recording and management of financial records, management
of all business operations, including resources and people and the like.
Computer and Technology. It refers to the broad range of electronic and
digital tools, devices, systems, and processes that are designed to automate,
enhance and simplify task in various domains such as business, science,
education, entertainment and personal communication. These include, but is
not limited to hardware such as computers, laptops, smartphones, tables,
gaming consoles and wearable devices, as well as software such as
applications, programs, operating systems. In this study, computers and
technology refers to career options such as computer technicians or computer
user support specialist.
Educational Teaching. It refers to the profession that is concerned with
teaching and learning in a school and school like environment (Meyer et al.
2023). In this study, it refers to one of the careers senior high school students
may choose which involves teaching or providing instruction.
Military and law Enforcement. It refers to the organizational entities and
activities involved in the use of force, weapons, and technology to maintain
public safety, enforce law, and defense against external threats. This includes
but is not limited to the armed forces, national guard, police, and other law
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enforcement agencies, as well as the use of technologies such as unmanned
aircraft systems and predictive analytics in these contexts (Hooton,2016).
Chapter 2
METHODS
This chapter deals with the study's research methodology. It includes
data gathering procedure, research design, research respondents, research
instrument, and statistical treatment tools.
Research Design
This study employed a quantitative type of research and utilized the
descriptive correlational method since it examined the relationship between
academic experience and career choice of senior high school students in
Bongabong National High School. Descriptive research is a study technique
that can ascertain the context of a present phenomenon. The aim of
descriptive research is to identify and categorize the phenomena (Nassaji,
2015). Correlational research is a statistical method for identifying the
likelihood that two or more variables or two sets of data will vary in a
predictable way (Barksh 2011). In addition. Descriptive correlational research
is a design appropriate to use and determine the degree to which a
relationship exist between two or more variables.
Moreover, data collection for the study used a validated research
instrument. The researcher conducted an analysis of the data to respond to

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the study’s several research questions. With the use of statistical analysis
techniques, it becomes possible to identify the relationship that exist between
academic experience and students’ career choice.
Research Respondents
The population studied were senior high school students currently
enrolled in Bongabong National High School for the second semester of the
school year 2022-2023. The researchers focused on them since they are
important in this study as to the extent of their academic experience and its
relationship to their career choice. This study utilized Slovin’s formula in
determining the sample population in which there were 73 female students
and 75 male students who were randomly selected as the sample population
out of 238 total population.
The number of respondents for each part was determined using
stratified random sampling. Simple random, stratified, random, and
proportionate stratification are examples of random sampling approaches. As
a result, the researcher used a variety of stratified random sampling
techniques before selecting samples randomly (Hatmawan and Riyanto
2016).
Furthermore, the study was conducted in Bongabong National High
School located in Purok 2 Brgy. Bongabong, Pantukan, Davao De Oro where
the respondents are currently enrolled. Table one (1) below shows the
distribution of the respondents in each section and year level.
Table 1
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Distribution of Respondents
Population Total Sample Total
Year Level Male Female Male % Female %
Grade 11 Empathy 12 20 32 7 37% 13 63% 20
Grade 11 Elegance 4 26 30 3 13% 16 87% 19
Grade 11 Eminence 56 11 67 35 84% 7 16% 42
Grade 12 Fortitude 14 35 49 9 29% 22 71% 31
Grade 12 33 0 35 21 100% 0 0 21
Forbearance
Grade 12 Felicity 0 23 26 0 0 15 100% 15
TOTAL 119 115 234 75 73 148
Research Instrument
An adapted questionnaire will be used to collect the data in this study.
It was distributed to the respondents after it will be verified by the experts
before it will be utilized by the researchers. There were two sets of
questionnaires, one for the independent variable and one for the dependent
variable.
The questionnaire for academic experience as an independent variable
was adapted from a qualitative study conducted by Grove and Welsh (2010).
On the other hand, the questionnaire for career choice was adapted from the
career guidance questionnaire (Stead, 2023). The first set of questionnaires
used to determine the extent of academic experience among senior high
students. It consists of twenty-four (24) questions. Meanwhile, the second set
of questionnaires was used to determine the level of career choice. Five
indicators of the study stand as specific dependent variables which include:
educational teaching, allied health professions, business, military and law
enforcement and computers technology. Each indicator contains five (5)
questions.
Statistical Treatment
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The data would be analyzed and interpreted using the following
appropriate statistical treatment tools.
Average Weighted Mean
This was employed to determine the extent of academic experience
and level of career choice among senior high school students in Bongabong
National High School. According to Ganti (2019), average weighted mean is a
calculation that considers the verifying degrees of importance of the numbers
in a data set.
Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) or Product Moment
The statistical test was used to measure the relationship between the
variables in this study. It tries to determine the relationship between the level
of academic experience and career choice among senior high school student
at Bongabong National High School. The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) is
the most common way of measuring a linear correlation. It is a number
between –1 and 1 that measures the strength and direction of the relationship
between two variables (Turney, 2022). Pearson's product-moment correlation
coefficient (sometimes known as PPMCC or PCC,) is a measure of the linear
relationship between two variables that have been measured on interval or
ratio scales. It can only be used to analyze the relationship between two
normally distributed variables.
T-test
It determines the significant difference between the independent
variable and dependent variable in terms of gender and level. According to
Kenton (2020), a t-test is a form of inferential statistic that is used to ascertain

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whether there is a significant difference between the means of two groups that
may be related in certain ways.
Data Gathering Procedure
In collecting data for this study, the researcher asked permission to
conduct the study by writing a formal letter to the principal of Bongabong
National High School and addressing it through the class advisers of the
student respondents. After the approval for the conduct of the study, the
researcher proceeded with the distribution of questionnaires to the
respondents per section of the senior high school department. After that,
respondents were given enough time to answer the questions before they
were retrieved. After the study was conducted, questionnaires were checked
for completeness, tallied trough Microsoft Excel and analyzed with the help of
a satisfaction and the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science)
software program. In answering the questionnaire on the extent of academic
experience, a Likert-type rating scale will be used, with a scale of 5 for always,
4 for often, 3 for sometimes, 2 for rarely; and 1 for never.
The following parameter limits, with their corresponding descriptions,
were applied to the extent of academic experience.

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PARAMETER LIMIT DESCRIPTIVE INTERPRETATION

LIMIT
4.50-5.00 Always This means that the academic

experience among senior high
students is experienced all the
time.
3.50-4.49 Often This means that the academic
students is experienced
oftentimes.
2.50-3.49 Sometimes This means that the academic
students is experienced
occasionally.
1.50-2.49 Rarely This means that the academic
students is seldom
experienced.
1.0-1.49 Never This means that the academic
students is not experienced at
all.
In answering the questionnaire on the level of career choice, a Likert-
type rating scale was used, with a scale of 5 for strongly agree, 4 for agree, 3
for uncertain, 2 for disagree; and 1 for strongly disagree.
The following parameter limits, with its corresponding descriptions, was
applied for the level of career choice.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTIVE INTERPRETATION

LIMIT LIMIT
4.50-5.00 Strongly Agree This means that the career is

highly chosen among senior
high school students
3.50-4.49 Agree This means that the career is
moderately chosen among
senior high school students
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2.50-3.49 Uncertain This means that the career is

unsure chosen among senior
high school students
1.50-2.49 Disagree This means that the career is
highly not chosen among
1.0-1.49 Strongly Disagree This means that the career is

moderately not chosen among
Chapter 3
RESULTS
In this chapter, the researchers discuss the findings and results from
the data gathered. The researchers also tested the null hypothesis formulated
in the study.
Extent of Academic Experience among Senior High School Students of

Bongabong National High School
Table 2 shows the extent of academic experience among senior high
school students. Among the (24) items, the fourteenth item” I show respect to
my teachers.” got the highest average weighted mean of 4.52 with a
descriptive equivalent mean of always. On the other hand, the twenty-one
item, “The learning experiences I am involved in are challenging yet

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achievable.” got the lowest average weighted mean of 3.19 with a descriptive
equivalent of sometimes.
The extent of students’ academic experience among senior high school
got an overall average weighted mean of 3.80 with a descriptive equivalent of
often which means that the academic experience among senior high students
is observed oftentimes.
Table 2
Extent of Academic Experience Among Senior High School Students in

ITEM AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN DESCRIPTION
1. I have positive school and learning 4.16 ALWAYS

experience
2. I do have opportunities in class to learn 3.91 OFTEN
the way that is best for me.
3. I feel confidence to ask questions in class. 3.22 SOMETIMES
4. I participate in the decision-making 3.51 OFTEN
process within the classroom.
5. I have clear understanding of my role as 3.81 OFTEN
learner.
6. I participate in the decision-making 3.45 SOMETIMES
process within the classroom.
7. I feel I am control of my learning in class 3.49 SOMETIMES
8. I have opportunities to contribute to 3.51 OFTEN
classroom management.
9. My personal interest have been 3.37 SOMETIMES
incorporated into the curriculum.
10. I feel my views and opinions about my 3.32 SOMETIMES
learning have been considered.
11. The learning experience I am involved in 3.51 OFTEN
are varied.
12. I feel my teachers respect me as an 4.15 OFTEN
individual
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13. I feel the learning experience I encounter 3.81 OFTEN

at school are relevant to real life.
14. I show respect to my teachers. 4.52 ALWAYS
15. I believe the skills and knowledge I have 4.14 OFTEN
developed at school will be helpful to me
outside of school.
16. I am encouraged by teachers to express 3.81 OFTEN
my thoughts about schoolwork.
17. I believe my teachers want me to succeed 4.34 OFTEN
as a learner.
18. My school has a positive atmosphere 3.81 OFTEN
19. I do have positive relationships to my 3.81 OFTEN
teachers.
20. Positive relationships with teachers and 4.00 OFTEN
administrative staff are important to my
learning experience.
21. The learning experiences I am involved in 3.19 SOMETIMES
are challenging yet achievable.
22. I am able to complete task at my own 3.81 OFTEN
pace.
23. I have a clear understanding of what I 4.01 OFTEN
need to achieve in order to succeed in
senior high school
24. My expectations of YR 11 and TEE are 3.61 ALWAYS
positive.
GRAND MEAN 3.80 OFTEN
Level of Career Choice among Senior High School Students’ of

Bongabong National High School in Terms of Education Teaching
Table 3 shows the level of career choice among senior high school
students in terms of education teaching. Among the (5) items, the” Studying
how life works the nature of plants and animals, gravity, chemical bonds,
space, motion, and light.” got the highest average weighted mean of 3.81 with
a descriptive equivalent mean of agree. On the other hand, the fourth item
“Guiding and counseling individuals and groups.” Got the lowest average
weighted mean of 3.08 with a descriptive equivalent mean of uncertain.
The level of career choice among senior high school students got an
overall average weighted mean of 3.76 with a descriptive equivalent of agree
which means that the career is moderately chosen among senior high school
students.
Table 3
Level of Career Choice among Senior High School Students in
Bongabong National High School in Terms of Education Teaching
ITEM AVERAGE WEIGHTED DESCRIPTION
MEAN
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EDUCATION TEACHING
1. Guiding and counseling 3.08 UNCERTAIN
individuals and groups
2. Teaching children and 3.28 UNCERTAIN
young people
3. Planning and 3.72 AGREE
organizing the day-to-
day activities of other
people’s work
4. Reading books on 3.53 AGREE
people and events of
the past
5. Studying how life works 3.81 AGREE
the nature of plants and
animals, gravity,
chemical bonds, space,
motion and light
GRANDMEAN 3.76 AGREE

Bongabong National High School in Terms of Allied Health Profession
Table 4 shows the level of career choice among senior high school
students in terms of allied health profession. Among the (5) items, the” Giving
first aid to people.” got the highest average weighted mean of 3.73 with a
descriptive equivalent of uncertain. On the other hand, the fourth item
“Working as a nurse in a hospital.” got the lowest average weighted mean of
3.19 with a descriptive equivalent mean of uncertain.
The level of students’ career choice among senior high school students
in terms of allied health profession got an overall average weighted mean of
3.36 with a descriptive equivalent of uncertain which means that the career is
unsure to be chosen among senior high school students.
Table 4
Level of Career Choice among Senior High School Students in
Bongabong National High School in Terms of Allied Health Profession
MEAN
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ALLIEDHEALTH PROFESSION
1. Working as a nurse in a 3.19 UNCERTAIN
hospital
2. Studying the causes 3.41 UNCERTAIN
and diseases
3. Giving first aid to people 3.73 AGREE
4. Risking your life to 3.71 AGREE
protect the lives and
property of others
5. Assisting physically 3.70 AGREE
disabled people to
function independently
GRANDMEAN 3.36 UNCERTAIN

Bongabong National High School Business in Terms of Business
Table 5 shows the level of students of their career choice among senior
high school students in terms of business. Among the (5) items, the
“Budgeting, costing and estimating for a business.” got the highest average
weighted mean of 3.84 with a descriptive equivalent mean of agree. On the
other hand, the fourth item “Providing cleaning services for big companies.”
got the lowest average weighted mean of 3.41 with a descriptive equivalent
mean of uncertain.
The level of students’ career choice among senior high school students
got an overall average weighted mean of 3.78 with a descriptive equivalent of
agree which means that the career is moderately chosen among senior high
school students.
Table 5
Career Choice among Senior High School Students in Bongabong
National High School in Terms of Business
MEAN
BUSINESS
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1. Ensuring that a 3.83 AGREE

business meets their
budgets and achieves
their targets
2. Managing projects 3.83 AGREE
3. Budgeting, costing and 3.84 AGREE
estimating for a
business
4. Managing other 3.43 UNCERTAIN
people’s money
5. Providing cleaning 3.41 UNCERTAIN
services for big
companies

Bongabong National High School in Terms of Military and Law
Enforcement
high school students in terms of military and law enforcement. Among the (5)
items, the “Working in the army or police force.” Got the highest average
weighted mean of 3.62 with a descriptive equivalent mean of agree. On the
other hand, the fourth item “Risking your life to protect the lives and property
of others” Got the lowest average weighted mean of 3.05 with a descriptive
equivalent mean of uncertain.
The level of students’ career choice among senior high school in terms
of military and law enforcement got an overall average weighted mean of 3.70
with a descriptive equivalent of agree which means that the career is
moderately chosen among senior high school students.
Table 6
National High School in Terms of Military and Law Enforcement
MEAN
MILITARY AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT
1. Ensuring that people 3.41 UNCERTAIN
who have broken the
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law are punished

2. Working in the army or 3.62 AGREE
police force
3. Maintaining law and 3.50 AGREE
order
4. Risking your life to 3.05 UNCERTAIN
protect the lives and
property of others
5. Investigating a crime 3.59 AGREE
scene

Bongabong National High School in Terms of Computer Technology
high school students in terms of computer technology. Among the five (5)
items, the writing computer programs.” Got the highest average weighted
mean of 3.53 with a descriptive equivalent mean of agree. On the other hand,
the fourth item “. Manufacturing and maintaining electrical electronic
equipment” got the lowest average weighted mean of 3.08 with a descriptive
equivalent mean of uncertain.
The level of students’ career choice among senior high school in terms
of computer technology got an overall average weighted mean of 3.48 with a
descriptive equivalent of uncertain which means that the career is unsure to
be chosen among senior high school students.
Table 7
National High School in Terms of Computer Technology
MEAN
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
1. Writing computer 3.53 AGREE
programs
2. Manufacturing and 3.08 UNCERTAIN
maintaining
electrical/electronic
equipment
3. Designing and installing 3.47 UNCERTAIN
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computer equipment
4. Researching the latest 3.42 UNCERTAIN
computer technology and
programs
5. Analyst computer 3.40 UNCERTAIN
systems
GRAND MEAN 3.48 UNCERTAIN
Table 8 shows the summary of the level of career choice among Senior
High School. Among the five (5) indicators of career choice. Business got the
highest average weighted mean of 3.78 with a descriptive equivalent mean of
agree. On the other hand, allied health got the lowest average weighted mean
of 3.36 with a descriptive equivalent mean of uncertain.
The level of career choice among senior high school students got a
grand mean of 3.66 which means that the career is highly chosen among
senior high school students of Bongabong National High School.
Table 8
Summary On the Level of Career Choice Among Senior High
School Students of Bongabong National High School
Items Mean Description
1.Education Teaching 3.46 AGREE
2.Allied Health Profession 3.36 UNCERTAIN
3.Bussines 3.78 AGREE
4. Military and law enforcement 3.70 AGREE
5. Computer Technology 3.48 UNCERTAIN
Grand Mean 3.66 AGREE
Difference in The Extent of Academic Experience Among Senior High

School Students of Bongabong National High School When Analyzed
According to Grade Level
Table 8 presents the significant difference in the extent of academic
experience among senior high school students of Bongabong National High
School when analyzed according to grade level. Since the p-value of.800 is
greater than the alpha value of.05. This means that the null hypothesis is
accepted and there is no significant difference on the extent of academic

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School when analyzed according to grade level.
Table 8
Significant Difference in the Extent of Academic Experience Among
Senior High School Students of Bongabong National High School When
Analyzed According to Grade Level
Grade level Mean Significant @ a=.05 Decision on Decision on
Ho Difference
t-value p-value
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Grade 11 3.7701 .827 .800 Accepted Not Significant
Grade 12 3.8443
Difference in the Extent of Academic Experience among Senior High

According to Gender
Table 9 shows the significant difference in the extent of academic
School when analyzed according to gender. The p-value of .318 is greater
than the alpha value of 0.05 means that the extent of career choice among
senior high school students has no significant difference when analyzed
according to gender.
Table 9
Significant Difference in the Extent of Academic Experience among
Analyzed According to Gender
Gender Mean Significant @ a=.05 Decision on Decision on
Ho Difference
t-value p-value
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Male 3.45 -1.62 .318 Accepted Not Significant
Female 3.85
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Difference in The Level of Career Choice among Senior High School

Students of Bongabong National High School When Analyzed According
to Grade Level
Table 10 shows the significant difference in the level of career choice
among senior high school students of Bongabong National High School when
analyzed according to grade level. There is no significant difference on the
level of career choice in terms of education teaching since the p-value of .694
is greater than the alpha value of .05. Moreover, there is no significant
difference on the level of career choice in terms of allied health profession
when analyzed according to grade level since the p-value of .860 is greater
than the alpha level of .05. Additionally, there is no significant difference on
the level of career choice in terms of business when analyzed according to
grade level since the p-value of .778 is greater than the alpha level of .05.
Also, there is no significant difference on the level of career choice in terms of
military and law enforcement when analyzed according to grade level since
the p-value of .915 is greater than the alpha level of .05. Further, there is no
significant difference in the level of career choice in terms of computer
technology when analyzed according to grade level since the p-value of .572
is greater than the alpha value of.05.
The overall career choice has a p-value of .430 which is greater than
the alpha value of .0.05. This means that the null hypothesis is accepted thus,
there is no significant difference on the level of career choice among senior
high school students of Bongabong National High School when analyzed
according to grade level.
Table 10
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Significant Difference in The Level of Career Choice among Senior High

According to Grade Level
Grade level Mean Significant @ a=.05 Decision on Decision on
t-value p-value Ho Difference
CAREER CHOICE
EDUCATION TEACHING
Grade 11 3.7143 -.885 .694 Accepted Not
Grade 12 3.8140 Significant
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION
Grade 11 3.6791 .740 .860 Accepted Not
BUSINESS
Grade 11 3.6945 .355 .778 Accepted Not
MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Grade 11 3.6923 -.232 .915 Accepted Not
Significant
Grade 12 3.7228
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Grade 11 3.5538 1.095 .572 Accepted Not
OVERALL
Grade 11 3.66 3.70 4.30 Accepted Not
Difference in the Level of Career Choice among Senior High School

Students of Bongabong National High School When Analyzed According
to Gender
Table 11 shows the significant in the level of career choice among
senior high school students of Bongabong National High School when
analyze according to gender. The p-value of .125 is greater than the alpha
value of 0.05 which means that the level of career choice among senior high
school students has no significant difference when analyzed according to
gender.
Table 11
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Significant Difference in the Level of Career Choice among Senior High

According to Gender
Gender Mean Significant @ a=.05 Decision on Decision on
Ho Difference
t-value p-value
CAREER CHOICE
EDUCATION TEACHING
Male 3.71 -.949 .715 Accepted Not
Female 3.81 Significant
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION
BUSINESS
Male 3.69 .168 .189 Accepted Not
MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Male 3.52 1.274 .001 Rejected Significant
Female 3..38
OVERALL
Relationship Between Academic Experience and Career Choice among

Senior High School Students of Bongabong National High School
Table 12 shows the significant relationship between academic
experience and career choice among senior high school students of
Bongabong National High School. It shows that the p-value of .000 is less
than the alpha value of .05 significance of level. This means that academic
experience has a significant relationship with career choice among senior high
school students. Academic experience and career choice has a positive
moderately strong correlation since the r value is .521.

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Table 12

Senior High School Students of Bongabong National High School
Variables r-value Significant @ a=.05 Decision Decision on
t-value p-value on Ho Difference
Academic
Experience
.521 .148 .000 Rejected Significant
Career
Choice
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Chapter 4
DISCUSSION
Regarding the connections between academic experience and career choice,
this study aimed at investigating the twenty-four research questions and five
indicators. The results presented in the previous section are discussed below in
relation to the study topics and its indicators findings from earlier studies.
Extent of Academic Experience among Senior High School Students of

Among the twenty-fourth (24) question statements of academic
experience, the fourteenth item got the highest average weighted mean. This
implies that academic experience such as showing respect to the teachers.”
of senior high school students is observed all the time.
There is little evidence about the influence of personal and course-
related characteristics on satisfaction with the academic experience (Silva and
Braga, 2018) found that students in the initial years of an under-graduate
Pharmacy program show greater academic satisfaction than students from
more advanced years, with no effect of sex. Santos and colleagues (2013)
reported that psychology students were more satisfied with the course than
dental students, while dental students were more satisfied with the institution,
indicating that the program and its specifications also affect academic
satisfaction. Understanding how personal and course-related characteristics
influence academic satisfaction can allow educational institutions to carry out
effective discussions and reflections about the development of strategies to
improve the educational process (both cognitive and affective aspects) to

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make it increasingly more meaningful to students (Santos et al., 2019;
Schleich et al., 2006).
The question statement with the lowest average weighted mean is the
learning experience that involve challenging and achievement of senior high
school students. This implies that academic experience such as having a
clear understanding of what they need to achieve to succeed in senior high
school is experienced sometimes by the senior high school students.
A learning experience that involves challenging and achievable tasks
for senior high school students can be a project-based assignment focused on
real-world problem-solving. This type of experience can provide students with
an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical and
meaningful way. By engaging in a project-based learning experience focused
on real-world problem-solving, senior high school students can enhance their
critical thinking, research, communication, and collaboration skills. This type
of experience allows them to see the practical application of their knowledge
and empowers them to make a positive impact in their communities. (Sarathy,
2018)

Among the five indicators of career choice, business is the top career
chosen by the senior high students since it has the highest average weighted
mean. This implies that the career in line with business such as managing
projects and ensuring that business meets their budgets and achieves their
targets was moderately chosen by senior high school students.

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High school students pursuing a career in business can choose to
become investment analysts. These professionals analyze financial data,
market trends, and company performance to make informed investment
recommendations. They assist clients in making strategic investment
decisions, conduct research, and provide financial analysis reports. They also
monitor economic conditions, assess risk levels, and stay updated with
industry news to ensure accurate investment advice. Investment analysts
often work for financial institutions, investment firms, or private equity
companies, helping clients grow their portfolios and achieve their financial
goals. (Joanna Gajda 2016)
The career choice with the lowest average weighted mean is allied
health profession. This implies that senior high school students are unsure to
choose career such giving first aid and other related health.
There have been more studies on practice location preference for
doctors than for other health professionals. These studies concluded that
doctors typically choose to work in rural areas for lifestyle reasons. Health
science students reported that they are influenced to choose rural practice by
a combination of factors, including personal and professional needs and
social context, with these factors also noted for a focus group of nutrition and
dietetic students and recent graduates. (Deborah Schofield, 2009)

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Significant Difference in The Extent of Academic Experience Among

Analyzed According to Grade Level
Based on the findings of the study, there is no significant difference in
the academic experience of senior high school students of Bongabong
National High School when analyzed according to grade level. It implies that
academic experience among grade 11 and 12 students of Bongabong
National High School does not significantly differ.
In high school, freshmen often undergo a transition period, adapting to
a new environment and a broader range of subjects. They typically
experience a more generalized curriculum, exploring various disciplines to
build a foundation of knowledge. Sophomores and juniors, on the other hand,
start to delve deeper into specific subjects, choosing elective courses and
focusing on areas of interest or potential career paths. Finally, seniors tend to
experience a culmination of their academic journey, taking advanced courses
and potentially engaging in research projects or internships as they prepare
for higher education or the workforce (Mirabueno, 2020)
Significant Difference in the Extent of Academic Experience among

Analyzed According to Gender
Based on the findings of the study, there is no significant difference in
academic experience of senior high school students of Bongabong national
high school when analyzed according to gender. This implies that academic
experience does not differ significantly among male and female senior high
students of Bongabong National High School.

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In regard to study time, a significant gender difference in favor of
female students emerged from the analysis, which is consistent with patterns
reported in prior research previously found that female undergraduates
attribute their academic success or failures to more internal and controllable
factors, such as effort, whilst male undergraduates make more attributions to
uncontrollable external factors, such as luck. Therefore, it may be that
females, through the belief that the outcome of a particular task is attributable
to the amount of study effort, are more likely to apply more time and work to
succeed or avoid failure in future academic task (Pirmohamed, 2017).
Significant Difference in The Level of Career Choice among Senior High

According to Gender Grade Level
Based on the findings of the study, careers such as teaching, allied
health profession, business, and military and law enforcement, and computers
technology have no significant difference among senior high school students
of Bongabong national high school when analyzed according to grade level.
This implies that career choice does not significantly differ among grade 11
and 12 students of Bongabong National High School.
When it comes to choosing a career path, high school students have a
range of options to consider based on their interests, skills, and aspirations.
Some common career choices among different levels of high school students
are freshman/sophomore level, junior level, senior level. It's crucial for high
school students to explore their passions, seek guidance from school
counselors or career advisors, and engage in various experiences to make
informed decisions about their future careers (Adinkrah, 2020).

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Significant Difference in the Level of Career Choice among Senior High

According to Gender
Based on the findings of the study, careers such as teaching, allied
health profession, business, and military and law enforcement, have no
significant difference among senior high school students of Bongabong
national high school when analyzed according to gender. However, career
choice in terms of computers technology has significant difference among
senior high students when analyzed according to gender. In total, career
choice has no significant difference among the students. This implies that
career choice does not significantly differ among male and female senior high
students of Bongabong National High School.
It is widely acknowledged that men and women differ markedly in their
choice of field of study in higher (tertiary) education. Men are more likely to
choose engineering, science, or math fields, whereas women more often opt
for humanities, education, and arts (Jacob,2020).

Senior High School Students of Bongabong National High School.
Based on the findings of the study, academic experience and career
choice have a significant relationship. This implies that academic experience
is directly correlated with career choice. Further, the two variables are
positively correlated which means that when senior high school students have
a good academic experience, students will likely have a certain career choice.
Having positive experiences and role models working in specific
careers may influence the set of careers we consider as options for ourselves.
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One aspect of Social Cognitive Career Theory addresses the fact that we are
likely to consider continuing a particular task if we have had a positive
experience doing it. In this way, we focus on areas in which we have had
proven success and achieved positive self-esteem. Moreover, all our career
choices take place within the context of society and the economy. Several
career theories, such as Social Cognitive Career Theory and Social Learning,
address this context in addition to other factors. Events that take place in our
lives may affect the choices available to us and even dictate our choices to a
certain degree (Edubirdie,2022).

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Chapter 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
This part of the study presents the summary of the investigation and gives
conclusion and recommendation that was based on the findings of the study.
Summary
1. The extent of academic experience among senior high school students
of Bongabong National High school of academic experience got an
overall average weighted mean of 3.80 with a descriptive equivalent of
“Often”.
2. The level of career choice among senior high school students of
Bongabong National High school in terms of education teaching got an
overall average weighted mean of 3.76 with a descriptive equivalent of
“Agree”.
Bongabong National High school in terms of allied health profession got
an overall average weighted mean of 3.36 with a descriptive equivalent
of “uncertain”.
Bongabong National High school in terms of business got an overall
average weighted mean of 3.78 with a descriptive equivalent of “Agree”.

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Bongabong National High school in terms of military and law
enforcement got an overall average weighted mean of 3.70 with a
descriptive equivalent of “Agree”.
Bongabong National High school in terms of computer
technology got an overall average weighted mean of 3.48 with a
descriptive equivalent of “Uncertain”.
7. There is no significant difference on the extent academic experience
among Senior High School students of Bongabong National High
School when analyzed according to grade level. It shows the p-value
of .800 is greater than the alpha value of .05 extent of significance.
Senior High School students of Bongabong National High School when
analyzed according to grade level. It shows the p-value of 4.30 is
greater than the alpha value of .05 level of significance.
School when analyzed according to gender. It shows the p-value of .318
is greater than the alpha value of .05 extent of significance.
Senior High School students of Bongabong National High School when
analyzed according to gender. It shows the p-value of .125 is greater
than the alpha value of .05 level of significance.

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11. There is relationship between academic experience and career choice
among senior high school students of Bongabong National High School.
It shows that the p-value of .000 is less than the alpha value of .05
significance of level. This means that academic experience has a
significant relationship with career choice among senior high school
students.
Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn by
the researchers:
1. The extent of academic experience among Senior High School
students of Bongabong National High School is experienced
oftentimes.
2. The level of career choice among Senior High School of Bongabong
National High School students is highly chosen.
School when analyzed according to gender, and grade level.
Senior High School students of Bongabong National High School in
terms of education teaching, allied health profession, business, military
and law enforcement and computer technology when analyzed
according to gender, and grade level.

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5. There is a significant relationship between academic experience and
career choice among Senior High School students of Bongabong
National High School.
Recommendation
Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were
formulated by the researchers that focuses the top five (5) lowest average
weighted mean by both variables academic experience and career choice.
1. Teachers will provide career-related projects and assignments
incorporate it in the subjects.
2. Conduct personal development programs that focus on essential
skills like communication, problem-solving, teamwork and
leadership. These skills are transferrable across multiple careers
and can help students in their decision-making process by enabling
them to be better understand their strengths.
3. The career guidance can provide career counseling sessions to
students to be able to assist them in identifying potential career
paths, developing career plans and understanding educational
requirements and job prospects associated with different careers.

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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX B
LETTER OF REQUEST
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APPENDIX C
RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE
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PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Background of the Study

Academic experience and career choice are crucial aspects of senior

al.,2021). Academic experience refers to the education and learning that

instruction, extracurricular activities, and any other opportunities for skill

development and personal growth (Llego,2022). Career choice, on the other

hand, refers to the process of identifying and selecting a profession or

student is often influenced by their academic experience. The knowledge and

skills acquired during their studies can be applied in a wide range of

professions, from engineering and medicine to finance and law. Many

students choose to specialize in specific fields, which can lead to a career

path in that area (Nyamwange,2016).

in determining their future. This decision will be imparted to them throughout

market while schools in disadvantaged communities associated career

decisions to the traditional careers, such as, nursing and teaching

In the Philippines, deciding on the career path of a student is a familial

addition, a study conducted by Almario (2021) among senior high school

teacher in career choice as one of the indicators.

In Davao City, Regional Career Advocacy Congress was held. The

Department of Science and Technology XI (DOST XI), the Professional

Regulation Commission XI (PRC XI), the Department of Education XI (DepEd

universities overseas (Suyao, 2013). Meanwhile, a study conducted by

schools as provider of quality basic education (Limjuco, 2018).

There has been a significant amount of research on the factors that

literature when it comes to understanding the relationship of academic

experience on career decision-making processes of senior high school

of extracurricular activities in shaping senior high school student's academic

extracurricular activities on student's academic performance and college

readiness, there may be less research on how these activities specifically

influence students' perceptions of different career fields and the decisions

school programs, such as vocational or technical programs, on students'

career choices. While there is some research on the positive impact of

vocational education on students' employment outcomes, there may be less

research on how these programs specifically influence students' decisions

on academic experience and career choice are done in developed countries,

culture might be different. There may be a gap in understanding how different

choices of senior high school students in these contexts. It is also to be noted

Overall, further research in these areas could help to provide a more

academic experiences and career choices.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the relationship between academic

experience and the career choice of senior high school students in

Bongabong National High School. Specifically, it seeks to answer the

of Bongabong National High School

1. What is the extent of academic experience among senior high school

Bongabong National High School in terms of:

1.1. Educational Teaching,

1.2. Allied Health Professions.

1.4. Military and Law Enforcement,

1.5. Computers and Technology?

3. Is there a significant difference in the extent of academic experience among

senior high school students of Bongabong National High School when

analyze according to gender and grade level?

4. Is there a significant difference in the level of career choice among senior

high school students of Bongabong National High School when analyze

according to gender and grade level?

5. Is there a significant relationship between academic experience and career

choice among senior high school students of Bongabong National High

1. There is no significant difference on the extent of academic experience

analyzed according to gender and grade level.

2. There is no significant difference on the level of career choice among

senior high school students of Bongabong National High School When

analyzed according to gender and grade level.