"The basic school system in Japan is composed of elementary school (lasting six years), middle school (three years), high school (three years), and university (four years)."
so it depends which 3rd year students you are referring to. but most likely 3rd year hs students looking into their college of choice.
thanku so much for clearing it up so basically I am a 2nd year high school girl
Just like here (where I am) in America. Just instead of calling it 12th grade it's "third year"
are the 3rd year students in mangas basically college students bcz they r often said that r they looking for this and that university??? can someone explain me japanese whole education system