[Choosing a University] You don't need to know 'what you want to do' to make a choice you won't regret! What is the secret to 'making a satisfying decision' that every 17-year-old should know? New book 'How to Choose Your Path' released.

Gakken Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; Tatsuya Nanjo, President), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released 'How to Choose Your Path' on March 23, 2026.

■ Before choosing a path, 90% of high school students are never taught 'how to decide'

'What do you want to be in the future?'

'What do you want to study at university?'

'What are you interested in?'

You are likely asked these questions often when it comes to choosing your future path. However, how many people can answer them clearly? Probably not many.

Family and teachers will likely gather a lot of information to give you hints.

University brochures, faculty and department descriptions, seminar and laboratory themes, national certification pass rates, employment rates, graduate school advancement rates, study abroad programs, difficulty of past entrance exams, availability of designated school recommendations, tuition fees, scholarship information, testimonials from seniors, and reviews on social media...

But have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of information?

That is understandable. Most people have never been taught what it means to 'decide firmly' or the specific methods to do so. In fact, in a survey of university students, only one in eight said they had ever been taught 'how to decide'※.

※ Based on a survey conducted by the authors.

■ Mastering the lifelong skill of 'how to decide'

'How to decide' is also known as 'decision-making' in the business world. Which product to sell, where to invest money—business professionals repeat choices without clear answers every day.

If you cannot make decisions well, you may waste time and money or miss opportunities.

Knowing 'how to decide' regarding your career path is like obtaining a life jacket to keep from drowning in the sea of information. Once you master it, the internal compass within you will begin to point in the direction you should go. This is nothing less than a path that is uniquely yours.

Now, let's draw your own navigation chart through this book!