noun
career preference survey; post-graduation plans survey
Used in Japanese schools to survey students' intended paths after graduation, such as entering higher education or seeking employment.
高校3年生は進路希望調査を提出しなければならない。
Third-year high school students must submit a career preference survey.
進路希望調査の結果、大学進学希望者が多かった。
According to the results of the post-graduation plans survey, many students wished to go to university.
Compound of 進路 (career path), 希望 (hope/wish), and 調査 (survey/investigation).