Ederlene C. Faelnar et al., IJSRR 2019, 8(4), 404-423 IJSRR, 8(4) Oct. – Dec., 2019 Page 404 Research article Available online www.ijsrr.org ISSN: 2279–0543 International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews Strand Choice and Profile of the Senior High School Students of Southwestern University Phinma Ederlene C. Faelnar 1 *, Salve C. Cal 2 , Gwelyne M. Albaracin 3 , Judelyn U. Aniober 4 , Celeste R. Amatril 5 , Ainerey C. Estorpe 6 and Lucila C. Habac 7 1 Southwestern University PHINMA, College of Arts and Sciences, Cebu city, Cebu ecfaelnar@swu.edu.ph, +639392386474 2 Dept. of Education, Vito Elementary School, Vito Minglanilla, Cebu, Salvz082985@gmail.com 3 Dept. of Education, Consolacion National High School, Garing Consolacion, Cebu, gwelyne.albaracin001@deped.gov.ph 4 Dept.of Education, Tayud Elementary School, Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu pejoles@gmail.com 5 Dept. of Education, Tugbongan National High School, Upper Cambiohan, Casili, Consolocion, Cebu, celestecellan123@gmail.com, +63917714117 6 Dept. of Education, Tejero Elementary School, ainereyestorpe@gmail.com, +639322708932 7 Eastern Samar State University, Borongan, Easter Samar, lucila.habac@yahoo.com +639475830359 http://doi.org/10.37794/IJSRR.2019.8430 ABSTRACT This study sought to determine the difference between strand choice and profile of the grade 12 senior high school student of Southwestern University PHINMA for the academic year 2017-2018. The researchers used a stratified sampling method for getting the appropriate number of n=100 respondents for this study. They used correlation design The questionnaire determined the profile variables sex, average household monthly net income, highest educational attainment of the head of the family, and the occupational field of the head of the family of the respondents. Pearson’s r was used to determine the correlation of the variables. The p-value is 0.121 with signifies negligible negative correlation, Base on all the available data gathered from this study, it can be concluded that strands and profile of the grade 12 senior high school students have a direct association. All profiles were significant in choosing a student's strand that decided that the hypothesis must be rejected. There are varied and several factors that affects the student in selecting of an individual student. For the improvement of future studies, the researchers are highly recommending to study other factors such behavioral factors. These can be look into since selecting strand or track is essential in the alignment of their future career choice in college education. *Corresponding author Ederlene C. Faelnar Assistant Professor I, Southwestern University PHINMA, College of Arts and Sciences, Cebu city, Cebu. Email - ecfaelnar@swu.edu.ph, +639392386474