[Choosing a University] Even if you don't know "what you want to do," you can still choose a path you won't regret! What's the secret to making a "satisfying decision" that you should know by age 17? New Book "What to Do About Career Choice" Released.

Gakken Co., Ltd., a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Hiroaki Miyahara), released "What to Do About Career Choice" on March 23, 2026.

■90% of High School Students Don't Learn "How to Decide" Before Choosing a Path

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

"What do you want to study at university?"

"What are you interested in?"

You've probably been asked these kinds of questions frequently when choosing your career path. But how many people can answer them clearly? I don't think there are many.

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

University brochures, explanations of faculties and departments, seminar and lab themes, national qualification pass rates, employment rates, graduate school advancement rates, availability of overseas study programs, difficulty of past exams, availability of designated school recommendation slots, tuition fees, availability and content of scholarship programs, experiences of seniors, evaluations on social media and word-of-mouth...

But before you know it, aren't you drowning in a sea of information?

That's understandable.
Most people have never learned what it truly means to "make a firm decision" or the specific methods for doing so.
In fact, when we surveyed university students, only 1 out of 8 reported having been taught "how to decide" *.

*According to a survey conducted by the authors.

■Acquire "How to Decide," a Lifelong Skill

"How to decide" is also known as "decision-making" in the business world.
Which product to sell, where to spend money. Business people make choices every day for which there is no single right answer.

If you can't make good decisions, you might waste time and money, or miss opportunities.

Knowing "how to decide" when choosing your career path is like getting a life jacket to keep you from drowning in a sea of information. As you wear it and navigate, the compass within you will eventually point you in the right direction.
This is none other than your unique path.

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