Overview

• An Argentina-focused analysis of PISA 2022 reports that 63% of 15-year-olds fear lacking money to pursue post-secondary plans, compared with 52% across the OECD.
• Family influence is unusually strong, with 47% feeling pushed toward a specific path after school, the highest rate reported in the region and well above the OECD’s 35%.
• Disparities are stark by socioeconomic status, with money concerns at 67% in the lowest quintile versus 55% in the highest and family pressure at 55% versus 38%, respectively.
• Students still see value in school, as 76% say they learned work-relevant skills, 64% gained confidence for decision-making, and 65% feel informed about options, though several Latin American peers score higher on information.
• OECD findings using PISA 2022 indicate social background predicts university expectations more than performance, with low participation in job fairs (about 35%) and workplace visits fueling calls to expand orientation, vocational training and employer engagement.