Jongno-gu, 2021 Academic Year Early Admission Information Session & Non-face-to-face College Counseling

'Online Admission Briefing' Available from the 14th on Jongno-gu Office Internet Broadcast and YouTube Jongno TV... '1:1 Customized College Counseling' Held Online via Video or Phone from the 12th to 14th

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) will hold a "2021 Academic Year College Entrance Exam Early Admission Online Briefing and Counseling" from August 12 to 14.

Due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures causing changes in academic schedules and disruptions to academy classes and various briefings, the district is providing admission support through a non-face-to-face method to alleviate the anxiety of parents and examinees.

The "Online Briefing for Early Admission" can be freely viewed from August 14 on the Jongno-gu Office internet broadcasting website and YouTube channel "Jongno TV".

The lecture will be given by Kim Chang-mook, chief lecturer at the Korea Council for University Education's College Admission Counseling Center, who will provide detailed analysis of universities in Seoul and the metropolitan area as well as application strategies.

Additionally, the "Non-face-to-face 1:1 Customized Admission Counseling" held from August 12 to 14 will involve 10 teachers from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's University Admission Guidance Support Team.

After making a reservation in advance, counseling will be conducted via online video call or telephone, and the service is completely free of charge.

By providing information on desired universities and departments tailored to each student's aptitude and abilities, the program supports the establishment of effective college entrance strategies.

Each counseling session lasts 40 minutes.

Those who wish to receive customized consulting can apply online through the district office website or by phone to the Education Division.

The target audience is the first 100 examinees and parents in the district. Required materials for counseling include school records, recent mock exam score reports, and award records, and counseling times may be assigned arbitrarily.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, "The prolonged COVID-19 situation must be causing considerable concern for students preparing for college entrance exams. Through this briefing and 1:1 customized counseling, Jongno-gu aims to support and encourage our youth to enter their desired universities and departments despite the difficult circumstances. Since the program is completely free, we hope many interested parents and students will participate."

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