Introduction of 'Curriculum Evaluation' in Seoul National University Regular Admissions... Reflecting 'Class Engagement'

Seoul National University Main Gate. Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] Seoul National University announced on the 28th that it will make changes in the 2023 academic year undergraduate admission process, including reforming the 'additional points for course completion' system in the 2022 regular admission general selection.

The main points of this new undergraduate admission process are ▲ introduction of course evaluation reflecting the fidelity of curriculum completion in regular admissions ▲ establishment of a regional balance selection in regular admissions ▲ relaxation of the minimum CSAT score requirement in the regional balance selection for early admissions.

The course evaluation reflects only the 'academic development status in the school life record,' assessing the completion of courses and academic performance necessary for the academic field related to the recruitment unit. This means that in the regular admissions, which select students based on the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) scores, the 'class fidelity' recorded in the students' school life records will be reflected.

This includes the courses completed by the student, their achievement levels, and detailed abilities and special notes recorded in the student record. Seoul National University can evaluate whether the student has completed the courses necessary for university and the grades obtained in those subjects. The course evaluation will be conducted in both the regular regional balance selection and the regular general selection, using an absolute grading system with three levels (A, B, C).

Additionally, the regional balance selection, which was only available in early admissions, will also be operated in regular admissions. The number of recommendations per school will be the same as in early admissions, limited to two students, and graduates can also apply.

The minimum CSAT score requirement for the regional balance selection in early admissions is expected to be lowered. The minimum CSAT score requirement is a system where even if other selection criteria are met, students are finally rejected if their CSAT scores fall below a certain standard. Seoul National University has applied the minimum CSAT score requirement in early regional balance selection as 'within grade 2 in at least 3 out of 4 CSAT subjects.' From the 2023 academic year, Seoul National University will relax this to 'a total grade of 7 or less across 3 CSAT subjects.'

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