Factors Affecting Scholar Students in Choosing Marinduque State College

MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE
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FACTORS AFFECTING THE SCHOLAR STUDENTS IN SELECTING MARINDUQUE

STATE COLLEGE AS THEIR PREFERRED SCHOOL
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School of Education
Marinduque State College
In partial fulfillment to the requirements
For the Research in Daily Life I
By:
CARL ADRIAN L. LARRAQUEL
ARLLAN B. MUHI
KARISSMA CLARE L. MAGCAMIT
JUNNA MAE M. SARMIENTO
NOVEMBER 2017
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ACKNOWLEGEMENT
The accomplishment of this study was such a challenge to the researchers that
they could not help but think it was made possible because of the assistance, inspiring guidance,
motivation and encouragement to whom the authors owe a debt of gratitude beyond measure
which have greatly given light to the formation of basic ideas herein embodied – all of which
now spread in the pages of this work. The researchers wish to express their deep thanks and
sincere appreciation to the following individuals:
Miss Jennelie N. Jandusay, their thesis adviser for her guidance in order to
accomplished this work.
Miss Ma. Victoria Cajilig and Miss Maria May Jelena Luz, for their comments
and suggestions that helped improved this work.
Their parents, guardian, sisters and brothers for their moral and financial support;
Their friends, classmates, and love ones for their inspiration in part of this work;
Finally, to the Almighty God for the blessings, wisdom and making him one of
their greatest miracles.
The Researchers
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DEDICATION
To our Almighty God………
Family and friends………
To you, this work is wholeheartedly dedicated………
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ABSTRACT
Title: “FACTORS AFFECTING THE SCHOLAR STUDENTS IN SELECTING
MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE AS THEIR PREFERRED SCHOOL” by Carl Adrian
L. Larraquel, Arllan B. Muhi, Karissma Clare L. Magcamit, and Junna Mae M. Sarmiento
Thesis Adviser: Miss Jennelie N. Jandusay
The general objective is to determine the factors affecting the scholar students in
selecting Marinduque State College as their preferred school. It aimed to answer the questions: (1)
What are the underlying factors that affect scholar students in selecting Marinduque State
College as their preferred school; (2) How these factor does affects scholar students in selecting
Marinduque State College as their preferred school?
The study was conducted at the Marinduque State College Boac Campus. The
questionnaire was constructed and supplemented by an informal interview.
Findings show that the factors that affect scholar students in choosing
Marinduque State College as their preferred school are; quality education, college’s location,
availability of course, personal health, safety, campus security, and cost.
To further analyze the problem, it is recommended that:
1. Students
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Knowing the personal preference of scholar students may address the
students to have an idea on how to choose a better school for them.
2. State, Universities and Colleges
This study can contribute for the State, Universities and Colleges in terms
of giving information to them that may help to increase the capability to attract
students in terms of school choices.
3. Future Researchers
This study was recommended to the future researchers in order to fill up
the some missing information of this study.
The study must be generalized because the data in one particular place in
this study may not answer all the researcher want to pursue.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARIES Page
Title Page i
Acknowledgement ii
Dedication iii
Abstract iv
CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction 1
Background of the Study 2
Statement of the Problem 3
Theoretical Framework & Conceptual Framework 3-4
Scope and Limitation 5
Significance of the Study 5-6
Definition of Terms
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES
Related Literature 7-8
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY
Research Design Methodology 9

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Population and Sampling 9
Research Instruments 9
CHAPTER 4 PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND 11-12
ANALYSIS OF DATA
CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings 13
Conclusions 14
Recommendations 15
BIBLIOGRAPHY 16
APPENDICES 17
CURRICULUM VITAE
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INTRODUCTION
Choosing a college is a massive undertaking with lots of different factors to
consider. Many students don't give the process enough time or thoughtful consideration. This can
make the selection process much more stressful and your eventual choice much more
miserable. But if you carefully weigh all of these factors, as well as some of your own, you will
eventually navigate your way through the process. Take it step by step. Start general and, as you
learn more about yourself and your range of options, get more and more specific. In the end,
what started out as hundreds of options will be narrowed down to just a few, and you will find a
great college for you.
Looking for the perfect college can be difficult, but you can simplify the process
by focusing on important goals for your college career. Instead of analyzing each of these
metrics for every college on your list, just pick the most important ones, based on your needs. It
will take some time and effort on your part, but in the end, you’ll know that you picked the best
college for you.
Choosing a school is a large choice and may without problems emerge as
overwhelming. There are many elements and variables that want to be taken into consideration
when making the choice. There are several essential variables to recollect while choosing a
school in college. Individuals regularly say that they think that it’s difficult to decide. Tragically
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we as a whole need to settle on choices constantly, extending from insignificant issues like what
to have for lunch, straight up to groundbreaking choices like where and what to study, and who
to wed. A few people put off settling on choices by perpetually scanning for more data or getting
other individuals to offer their suggestions. Others turn to basic leadership by taking a vote,
putting a stick in a rundown or flipping a coin. Choices should be fit for being actualized,
regardless of whether on an individual or authoritative level. You do, thusly, should be focused
on the choice by and by, and have the capacity to convince others of its benefits.
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Background of the Study
This paper aim at investigating the factors that affects scholar students in
choosing Marinduque State College as their preferred school. The researchers analyze these
factors to determine how and why they choose Marinduque state college as their preferred
school. Almost all State, universities and colleges have scholarships available for students to
apply for. You just need to know what they are, where you can find them, and how you can put
yourself forward for them. There are a number of things you can do to improve your chances of
gaining a scholarship. When applying for scholarships, you should make sure to include all the
documentation requested, and dedicate plenty of time to writing your application. In particular,
it’s important to clearly communicate your motivations for studying and how gaining a
scholarship will support your ambitions. Stay within the deadlines and, most importantly, show
the scholarship providers you have the potential to do great things. Scholarships can help you get
into a selective university. Universities prefer students who are distinguished and have been
recognized for an accomplishment. Winning a scholarship is a big deal! Most colleges are
looking to add students who will be positive contributors to their student body. A merit
scholarship confirms that you are a capable student who would be a great addition to the school.
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Statement of the Problem
This study aimed to present the Factors affecting Scholar students in choosing
Marinduque State College as their preferred school.
Specifically. It seeks to answer the following:
1. What are the underlying factors that affect scholar students in selecting
Marinduque State College as their preferred school?
2. How these factor does affects scholar students in selecting Marinduque State
College as their preferred school?
Conceptual Framework
The focus of this study was undertaken by the following conceptual framework
shown in Figure 1 which has a three part process: the input, process and output.
 Input - This include only the Underlying factor that affects scholar students in selecting
Marinduque State College as their preferred school
 Process - In the research process, this includes interview and analysis of data
 Output -This study would determine the Implications of these factors to scholar students
in selecting Marinduque Sate college as their preferred school

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INPUT Output
 Implications of
 Underlying factor
PROCESS these factors to
that affects scholar
scholar students in
students in
 Interview selecting
selecting
 analysis of data Marinduque Sate
Marinduque State
college as their
College as their
preferred school
preferred school
Theoretical framework
The study is anchored on the theory of Frank Parsons which focuses the idea of
matching careers to talents, skills and personality. Parsons states that occupational decision
making occurs when people have achieved:
1. An accurate understanding of their individual traits (aptitudes, interests, personal
abilities)
2. A knowledge of jobs and the labour market
3. Rational and objective judgement about the relationship between their individual traits,
and the labour market.

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This three-part theory still governs most current practice.
The trait and factor theory operates under the premise that it is possible to measure both
individual talents and the attributes required in particular jobs. It also assumes that people may
be matched to an occupation that's a good fit. Parsons suggests that when individuals are in jobs
best suited to their abilities they perform best and their productivity is highest.
Scope and Limitation
This study focused only on the Factors affecting Scholar students in selecting
Marinduque State College as their preferred school. The respondents are limited only to the
seven (7) scholar students of Marinduque State College
Significance of the Study
The results of the study will be of great help to the following:
To the students, this will provide an overview on how scholar students choose
these as factors that affect upon choosing Marinduque State College as their preferred school
To the State, universities and colleges, this will provide insights on the nature of
the problems, so that solutions will be recommended to initiate new programs that assist students
in achieving their career goals.

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The Future Researchers, this study will serve as a guide for further studies to be
conducted in the future. The study can also open in development of this study. They would be
able to use these data for them to get the ideas and references if they are planning to conduct the
same study.
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
As this chapter presented literature and studies relevant to the study, it was worthy to note those
important points and details on the problems presented have been proper and in concise discussion. In
certain ways, the researchers had stressed some major focus on the relevance of the topic presented for
better judgment and enlightenment; readings included in this study were taken from the results of the
related studies articles, and journals.
Related Literature
Previous to 1970 little research was done at the college choice procedure and elements
that have an impact on the technique.A better exam of the process of college selection becomes necessary
to search for new methods to affect the system. (Chapman, 1981).
Foreign Studies
The study of Aguado C., Laguador J. & Deligero J.C. (2015) shows several factors may
be considered in selecting school and degree program like quality education, the people from the
environment, personal choice, and accessibility of the school from student’s residences.
Additionally, based on the article of Matt Mcfadden (March 2015) there are several
factors that research shows influence college choice for today students. Geography because of financial
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constraints. Financial because of the availability of financial aid heavily influences college selection.
Parents and Peers, as much as kids don’t like to admit that their parents affect their decisions.
According to (Kotler, 1985), universities have seen the provision of higher education to
become a product and have been driven by competition to examine the quality of their services, to
redefine their product and to measure customer satisfaction in ways that are familiar to service marketing
specialists.
Foreign Literature
According to (Aly and Akpovi, 2001; Kanji et al., 1999) universities have realized that
their long-term survival depends on how good their services are and that quality sets one university apart
from the rest.
More specifically, this study’s objective is to establish and test dimensions for measuring
service quality in higher education. It also aims to measure and analyze the factors that determine the
quality, to what extent they meet the students’ expectations and if there are any differences of the
students’ perceptions about the weighting of the importance based on demographic factors. (Tsinidou
M., Gerogiannis V. and Fitsilis P., 2010)
SYNTHESIS RELEVANCE:
The choices that scholar students make regarding the school they want to go to in College
is to suffice their own thirst for knowledge. Likewise, the number of scholars can add to a higher
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competency level of a particular school. In any case, students' satisfaction is measured when the school
meets their expectations.
Chapter III
Research Methodology
Research Design and Methodology
This research study uses Qualitative Research Design. The main characteristic of
qualitative research is that it is mostly appropriate for small samples, while its outcomes are not
measurable and quantifiable. Its basic advantage, which also constitutes its basic difference with
quantitative research, is that it offers a complete description and analysis of a research subject,
without limiting the scope of the research and the nature of participant’s responses (Collis &
Hussey, 2003). However, the effectiveness of qualitative research is heavily based on the skills
and abilities of researchers, while the outcomes may not be perceived as reliable, because they
mostly come from researcher’s personal judgments and interpretations. Because it is more
appropriate for small samples, it is also risky for the results of qualitative research to be
perceived as reflecting the opinions of a wider population (Bell, 2005).
Population and Sample

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The target population for this research will came from Marinduque State College. The
sample of the population of this study stood out seven (7) scholar students from marinduque state
college. A stratified random sampling procedure was used for selecting the participants in this
study. This technique was employed to ensure a fairly equal representation of the variables for
the study.
Research Instrument
For the purposes of this research, in depth interviews were used. In depth
interviews are personal and unstructured interviews, whose aim is to identify participant’s
emotions, feelings, and opinions regarding a particular research subject. The main advantage of
personal interviews is that they involve personal and direct contact between interviewers and
interviewees, as well as eliminate non-response rates, but interviewers need to have developed
the necessary skills to successfully carry an interview (Fisher, 2005, Wilson, 2003). What is
more, unstructured interviews offer flexibility in terms of the flow of the interview, thereby
leaving room for the generation of conclusions that were not initially meant to be derived
regarding a research subject. However, there is the risk that the interview may deviate from the
pre-specified research aims and objectives (Gill & Johnson, 2002).
As far as data collection tools were concerned, the conduction of the research
involved the use of semi-structured questionnaire, which was used as an interview guide for the
researcher. Some certain questions were prepared, so as for the researcher to guide the interview
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towards the satisfaction of research objectives, but additional questions were made encountered
during the interviews.
Validation of the questionnaire
The questionnaire designed for the study was subjected to a validation process for
face and content validity. Face and content validity have been defined by McBurney (1994:123)
as following:
1. Face validity is the idea that a test should appear superficially to test what it is supposed
to test; and
2. Content validity is the notion that a test should sample the range of behaviour represented
by the theoretical concept being tested.

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CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
1. What are the factors that affect scholar students in selecting Marinduque State
College as their preferred school?
Most of the participants states that the factors affecting scholar students in
selecting Marinduque State College as their preferred school are; quality education,
college’s location, availability of courses, personal health, safety, campus security, and
cost.
2. How these factor does affect scholar student in selecting Marinduque State College
as their preferred school?
The participants’ answer that they select Marinduque State College is
because of receiving quality education because of having a qualified professors so that
students can open their eyes into different opportunities after graduation. Also, with this
state college participants can build their brighter future as well as plays a most
important role in the development and progress of the country.

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A college’s location can really matter. If you want to intend to live at home
and commute to college you will want to attend a campus that is located nearby. It take
some time to consider how the college’s location will affect your education. Colleges in
big cities and “party towns” tend to have a lot of distractions that may affect your
academic performance. You should also take into account the crime and living cost
when considering where you want to attend college.
The types of major and degrees available is also a factor that the
participants consider in selecting Marinduque State College. A major is your primary
course of study while attending college because no matter how good the school, it will
not be the right one for you if it does not offer your prefer area of study or desired
degree level.
Personal health, safety and campus security are also a factor that affects
scholar students in selecting Marinduque State College as their preferred school,
because these days it really better to be safe than sorry. While many college campuses
appear safe, appearances can be deceiving. But over the years crime has increased, even
on college campuses. You might think of college as a safe and fun place, and it is. But
crime happens, and crime rates vary widely from school to school. Participant 1 answer
that personal health as a factor is that he have a confidential disease that need to take
into consideration that is why he choose a college that is located nearby when his
family can monitor his own condition.

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Other factors maybe more important to you personally, but in the end, cost
may trump them all, even of having a scholarship grants because not all scholarship
grants that will offer to the students meet all the college expenses. Tuition is only about
half of the overall cost of attending college. Housing, food, transportation, books and
other cost-of-living expenses contribute to a much higher “sticker price.” Remember
Geographic Location? Hopefully you have given some thought not only to where you
would like to go, but where you can afford to go.

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CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
The overriding purpose of this study was to determine the Factors affecting scholar student
in selecting Marnduque State College as their preferred school. The study was conducted to have
a better understandings about the reason of the students who have educational relief grants upon
selecting Marinduque State College as their preferred school. To accomplish that goal it became
necessary to reach some prerequisite goals.
To provide the results, the researchers critically analyzed on how to accomplish this study
with an appropriate data according to the respondents answers. The researchers compiled all the
answers of the respondents, and summarize those to be able to have a greater understanding of
the gathered data.
Each of the colleges students were Ask in the interview according to the data that the
respondents want to know. With the cooperation of the respondents, the researchers gathered the
data that they want to have. Compressing these information and to create a well presented study.
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Once these fundamental steps were achieved, this research was able to go forward. This
chapter reports the conclusions and recommendations that resulted from this study.
Conclusion
After gathering the data, the researchers conclude that the Factors affecting scholar
students in selecting Marinduque State College as their preferred school are the following:
Quality Education, college’s location, availability of courses, personal health, safety, campus
security and cost. These criteria’s were the reasons behind choosing Marinduque State College as
a scholar student. And according to the findings, quality education was the most common
personal preference in selecting Marinduque State College as a scholar. Followed by college’s
location, availability of courses that targets the main purpose of studying college, personal health
that concerns the physical sensitivity of a student, safeness of the students, campus security, and
the cost.
According to the findings, having educational relief grant have good benefits in terms of
financial matters. Having scholarship can lessen the tuition fee of a certain student. It could also
serves as an additional allowance to a student for some important needs.
Having educational relief grant or scholarship can access a good quality education. In
reason that educational relief grant can motivate a student to study hard and studying hard results
a good quality education.

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Recommendation
The researchers recommend this study to:
1. Future Researchers
This study was recommended to the future researchers in order to fill up
the some missing information of this study.
The study must be generalized because the data in one particular place in
this study may not answer all the researcher want to pursue.
2. Students
Knowing the personal preference of scholar students may address the
students to have an idea on how to choose a better school for them.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
1) Kalkanya Napompech, (2011) What factors Influence High School Stdudents in
Choosing Cram School in Thailand, Administration and Management College, king
Mongkut’s, Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand
2) Hayden Melanie, (2000) Factors that Influence the College Choice Process for African
American Students, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Faculty of the Virginia
Polythecnic Institute and State University
3) Dr. Pascual Nancy, (1960) Factors Affecting High School Students’ Career Preference: A
Basis for Career Planning Program, Director, Office of Student Development Services,
University of Rizal System, 1960 Philippines
4) Burgess S., Greaves E, Vignoles E. and Wilson D., (2014) What Parents Want: School
Preferences and School Choice, Royal Economic Society
5) Ji Yun Kim, (2011) An Analysis of the Effects of State Financial Aid Policy on the
Timing of Postsecondary Enrollment: A Focus on an Income and Race Differences,
University of Michigan
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MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE

FACTORS AFFECTING THE SCHOLAR STUDENTS IN SELECTING MARINDUQUE

Marinduque State College

Tanza, Boac, Marinduque

In partial fulfillment to the requirements

For the Research in Daily Life I

CARL ADRIAN L. LARRAQUEL

KARISSMA CLARE L. MAGCAMIT

JUNNA MAE M. SARMIENTO

sincere appreciation to the following individuals:

accomplished this work.

and suggestions that helped improved this work.

their greatest miracles.

To our Almighty God………

Family and friends………

To you, this work is wholeheartedly dedicated………

Title: “FACTORS AFFECTING THE SCHOLAR STUDENTS IN SELECTING

MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE AS THEIR PREFERRED SCHOOL” by Carl Adrian

Thesis Adviser: Miss Jennelie N. Jandusay

Marinduque State College as their preferred school?

questionnaire was constructed and supplemented by an informal interview.

availability of course, personal health, safety, campus security, and cost.

To further analyze the problem, it is recommended that:

Knowing the personal preference of scholar students may address the

students to have an idea on how to choose a better school for them.

2. State, Universities and Colleges

students in terms of school choices.

This study was recommended to the future researchers in order to fill up

the some missing information of this study.

CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Background of the Study 2

Statement of the Problem 3

Theoretical Framework & Conceptual Framework 3-4

Scope and Limitation 5

Significance of the Study 5-6

CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES

Related Literature 7-8

Research Design Methodology 9

Population and Sampling 9

CHAPTER 4 PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND 11-12

CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

Choosing a college is a massive undertaking with lots of different factors to

great college for you.

college for you.

Choosing a school is a large choice and may without problems emerge as

Background of the Study

Statement of the Problem

Marinduque State College as their preferred school.

Specifically. It seeks to answer the following:

Marinduque State College as their preferred school?

College as their preferred school?

Marinduque State College as their preferred school

in selecting Marinduque Sate college as their preferred school

making occurs when people have achieved:

1. An accurate understanding of their individual traits (aptitudes, interests, personal

2. A knowledge of jobs and the labour market

and the labour market.

This three-part theory still governs most current practice.

Scope and Limitation

seven (7) scholar students of Marinduque State College

Significance of the Study

The results of the study will be of great help to the following:

in achieving their career goals.