As a parent, it can be difficult to guide your child in making a decision about their future. One of the most critical phases of your child's life comes before college: What senior high school track should they choose?
Their decision will heavily impact their college plans, career path and overall life direction after graduating.
To help families make an informed decision before a child enters senior high school, Mapúa University, the country's premier engineering and technological school, lists some tips and relevant factors to consider:
Know what their interests are. Understand your child's interests and strengths, especially their passions in life, and factor this into your decision. Talk to your child about their career aspirations and what they want to study in college, then choose an SHS track in line with the program they want to pursue.
Mapúa Senior High School offers cutting-edge tracks that prepare students for college: Academic Track (HUMMS, ABM, STEM and GAS) and Arts and Design Track.
Consider the job market. Look for in-demand careers and other jobs projected to grow in the future when choosing an SHS track and eventually the college degree for your child.
Mapúa ensures that students are built for the digital and 21st-century workforce by offering topnotch programs in Data Science, Energy Engineering, Game Development, Digital Film and Digital Journalism. If your child is interested in any of these in-demand courses, find out the related track or strand that will help prepare them.
Research. Inquire about the courses available, the quality of student life, and see if the school can provide the best tools available to build your child's skills so they can be prepared for their college journey. Ensure your child is getting the best education possible on their chosen track by looking at the school's facilities, curriculum and legacy.
With more than 98 years of academic excellence, Mapúa houses locally and internationally recognized undergraduate programs that produce well-rounded professionals who can launch their careers anywhere in the world.
The university has always pioneered advanced and digital-driven education, equipping students with enhanced learning for face-to-face, synchronous online and asynchronous online lessons.