Mapo-gu, Providing College Admission Counseling for 2021 Early Admission Preparation

August 8, 9 AM to 5 PM '2021 College Admission Early Decision Online Special Counseling'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the academic schedule has been changed, including the postponement of the school opening, and social distancing measures have hindered academy classes and various briefing sessions, making it difficult to access information on career paths and college admissions. This has deepened the concerns of examinees and their parents.

In response, Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) will operate a "2021 College Admission Early Decision Preparation 1:1 Online Special Counseling" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 8 for examinees and parents anxious about changes in the college admission schedule.

Since 2018, the district has been conducting 1:1 counseling to prepare for college admissions, receiving enthusiastic responses from examinees and parents. Reflecting this public response, two counseling sessions will be held this year in accordance with the schedules of early and regular admissions. However, due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation limiting in-person briefing sessions with large groups, the counseling will be conducted online via the ZOOM platform. Those wishing to receive counseling can apply in advance from the 20th on the Mapo Career and Job Experience Support Center website, with registration closing on a first-come, first-served basis.

Twelve teachers from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education’s College Admission Guidance Support Team will participate in this counseling, providing 1:1 special counseling tailored to each student's aptitude and capabilities.

Participating students will collect information about their desired universities and departments through a personalized 40-minute counseling session and learn how to independently design their career paths. Counseling covers fields ranging from humanities and natural sciences to arts and physical education.

Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun of Mapo-gu said, “With early application submissions scheduled for September and the increasingly complex college admission process compounded by COVID-19, many examinees and parents find it difficult to access quality career and admission information. I hope that the 1:1 online customized counseling prepared by the district will help students pursue admissions that match their career aspirations and abilities and contribute, even slightly, to reducing private education expenses.”

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