Gwangju University Conducts 2021 Academic Year Early Admission Interviews 'Non-Face-to-Face'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyukjong) will conduct the 2021 academic year early admission interviews non-face-to-face.

Gwangju University announced on the 26th that to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and to reduce the burden on examinees preparing for college entrance, the early admission interview scheduled for October 30 will be conducted non-face-to-face.

The non-face-to-face interview can be accessed from both computer PCs (web) and smartphones (mobile applications) safely without location restrictions. Examinees answer interview questions and submit them online.

To enhance convenience for examinees, the interview system is equipped with automatic recording and registration functions.

Gwangju University plans to disclose in advance a total of 10 expected questions across 5 categories and instructions on how to take the interview through its website.

Gwangju University will recruit a total of 1,652 students in the 2021 academic year early admission, under the general student track reflecting the school record and interview scores.

Up to three overlapping applications are allowed, and examinees should check the reflection ratio of each selection element and choose the track advantageous to them. Proper use of overlapping applications can increase the acceptance rate.

Applications will be accepted from September 23 to 28 through the Gwangju University website.

The scholarship system includes over 50 types such as the Hosimmaewon Special Scholarship for early admission (CSAT) scores, language excellence scholarships, culture, sports and arts special scholarships, scholarships for students with disabilities, welfare scholarships, foreign student scholarships, multicultural family scholarships, ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) scholarships, and scholarships for first-time admitted freshmen.

Based on 2019 information disclosure, the average scholarship amount per enrolled student is 4 million KRW, ranking 3rd in the Honam region and 1st in the Gwangju area among private universities with over 5,000 students.

Outstanding scholarship students also receive benefits such as overseas training and academic encouragement scholarships in addition to tuition support.

Kim Sangyeop, Director of Admissions at Gwangju University, said, “We made this decision prioritizing the safety of high school seniors facing difficulties due to COVID-19,” and added, “We will do our best to guide examinees so that there are no difficulties in taking the non-face-to-face interview.”

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