Mynavi Shingaku Research Institute Announces '2026 Survey on High School Students' Career Awareness and Choices'

Mynavi Corporation has announced the results of its '2026 Survey on High School Students' Career Awareness and Choices,' targeting students graduating in 2026. The survey reveals that 'obtaining qualifications' and 'desired curriculum' are the top factors for choosing a school, with over one in four students citing their impression from open campus events as a reason. The peak for career decisions is between July and September of the third year, with an average of 2.9 school applications. Reasons for limiting the number of schools applied to include concerns over application fees and the burden of preparation.