Student Record Submission Deadline Delayed by Two Weeks, Thorough Check of College Admission Process

2021 Academic Year College Admission Schedule

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Although the nationwide unified academic assessment in March was also taken at home, the 2021 college entrance schedule is approaching. Examinees can preview the 2021 college entrance screening through the admission websites of their desired universities. Universities posted major details related to the admission screening in April last year. While there are no significant changes in the screening process, since the student record submission deadline has been postponed by two weeks, the main schedule is expected to be delayed by two weeks from the announced dates.

Seoul National University announced the detailed admission schedule, including specific screening dates, on the 21st. The early admission application period is from September 23 to 25. Due to the reorganization of academic departments, some department names in the College of Engineering and College of Fine Arts will be changed.

Yonsei University is increasing the number of regular admission spots. The total number of regular admissions is 1,284, which is 13% more than the previous year. On the other hand, the number of early admission essay screening spots is 384, a 36.7% decrease compared to last year, and the early admission special talent categories for language and science talents have been abolished. Only the international special talent screening (125 spots) will be conducted. To expand high school diversity, the number of student record comprehensive screening spots will be doubled compared to last year, selecting 523 students this year. There is no minimum CSAT (College Scholastic Ability Test) score requirement for any early admission screening. Similarly, at Sogang University, the minimum CSAT score requirement has been abolished, and the number of screening methods within the quota is minimized to two for early admission and one for regular admission.

Korea University has integrated school recommendations into the student record (curriculum) screening, selecting 1,158 students, with a uniform selection ratio of 60% student record (curriculum), 20% documents, and 20% interviews. The early admission academic excellence type has a minimum CSAT grade requirement. However, the equal opportunity screening completely abolishes the minimum CSAT score requirement. Teacher recommendation letters are no longer required for all screening types, and there is no restriction on graduation year. Sungkyunkwan University will establish a new integrated humanities and natural sciences department called the 'Global Convergence Department.'

Oh Jong-woon, Evaluation Director at Jongro Academy Haneul Education, said, "Although some universities are expanding regular admissions, early admissions centered on student record comprehensive screening still hold a significant portion this year," adding, "Applicants should check each university's screening process and prepare for admissions promptly."

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