What are 2026 examinees worried about and aiming for? National Federation of University Co-operative Associations conducts "Examinees Now" survey

The National Federation of University Co-operative Associations (NFUCA, located in Suginami-ku, Tokyo) is conducting a survey titled "Examinees Now" targeting high school students who are aiming to take university entrance exams.

This survey continuously investigates study hours, career path choices, anxieties about exams, expectations for university life, and other topics, and publishes the results every month. This time, the survey data as of the end of May is being released.

The environment surrounding examinees is undergoing significant changes, including alterations to the university entrance examination system, the spread of generative AI, and concerns about the cost of higher education due to rising prices. NFUCA is implementing this project with the aim of visualizing the real voices of examinees and sharing them widely with examinees, their parents, and university personnel.

We are currently collecting the voices of examinees.
We would appreciate your cooperation in the survey via the form on the right.
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For those taking university exams this academic year (interim results as of the end of May) *Partial excerpt

Number of respondents: 29

Number of respondents: 29

Number of responses: 29

Number of responses: 29

Number of responses: 29

Number of responses: 29

Messages for examinees

Yoshiki Sato - University: Iwate University, Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Systems Innovation Engineering, Intelligent and Media Information Course

Find what you want to do

I realized what I really wanted to do and what suited me around the first half of my sophomore year of university. That significantly changed the life plan I had envisioned. I'm not saying "just pick a university casually" (lol). Looking back, I remember thinking about what interested me during my exam studies and high school life. You are probably working hard on your exam studies towards the university you want to go to and the field you want to study, but the exam studies themselves will undoubtedly become material for your learning at university and your life plan. Let's get excited about your future life and run through to the end!

Aoi Morita - University: Nara Women's University, Faculty: Faculty of Letters, Department of Language and Culture, Japanese and Asian Language and Culture Course

Look ahead to university life beyond exam studies

I think there are times when you wish exam studies would "end soon." But when it's over, you'll feel it went by in a flash. That's why I want you to face what's in front of you with the feeling of "I'll just do my best for now." The experience of working hard will surely lead to the confidence of thinking "I overcame it" later on. Also, if you have a clear future dream, please use it as motivation to do your best. On the other hand, I think there are people who haven't decided yet or are wondering "Is this okay?" In such times, please imagine yourself a little further ahead. What kind of university life do you want to have? What kind of place would allow you to be yourself? The feeling of "I want to live this kind of daily life" beyond your studies will surely support you now.

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