Features of career self-determination of regional university applicants in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on career plans high school graduates in 2020 is examined article. At stage graduating from and admission to university, self-determination considered context professional self-determination, an indicator development which a conscious choice future. As result survey diagnostic 127 first-year students Smolensk State University, it was found that who entered university with formed have higher level personal competencies are significant for self-determination. Most them implemented their despite limitations associated pandemics. same time, did not ideas at time experienced more difficulties entering; training program due external factors.