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The main objectives of this research are to assess the research capability of the first batch of Senior High School graduates and identify the strengths and areas for improvement of the curriculum being offered in the Laboratory High School to best prepare them to higher level researches. The study used methodological triangulation of the samples’ self-assessment, experts’ and researcher’s assessment on the research paper output to compare if similar results are found so that validity is established. Descriptive method was used in the analysis of the research wherein the mean from variables were utilized to compare and identify the strengths and areas for improvement of the curriculum. A questionnaire was devised and used to measure the students’ capability in writing a research paper. The samples of this research were 149 students who were available during the conduct of the study. They were among the 170 graduates of Senior High School from the academic year 2017-2018. It was very evident from the three sets of assessment made that choosing appropriate sample of the study is a strong capability while presenting reviews of related literature (8-10 pages) is an area the requires improvement. A one-way ANOVA supported and strengthened the validity and reliability of the assessments made on the research capability of the respondents. A follow-up study on the performance of the students in their undergraduate research is recommended to further strengthen the result and use of the present study.