Abstract
This study examines the academic, emotional, and social preparedness of honor graduates from the Parochial School of Catanauan (batches 2023 and 2024) for college. In addition, the study examines their issues, current academic status, support systems, coping strategies, and opinions on launching a program to help incoming college students. Based on the interview, many students are academically and socially prepared for college, but not all of them are emotionally prepared for the demands of college life. Organizing time for household tasks and handling financial difficulties were frequent issues. Students used coping mechanisms, including concentrating on a single task at a time, maintaining motivation, and asking friends and family for help. According to the participants, it would benefit incoming college students if it had an enhancement program that presents future challenges and explains how to address them.
