Expected Score Drop for 'Bulsunung' Major University Admission Cutoffs... Seoul National University Medical School 289~291 Points

Seoul National University Pre-Medical Scores Drop 4 Points to 289-291 Compared to Last Year
Pharmacy Schools: Seoul National University 276-278, Yonsei University 268-273
Top Humanities Major at Seoul National University Business School Admission Cutoff Falls 7-8 Points

On the 19th, at Konkuk University Alumni Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, parents are examining the placement chart based on the mock CSAT scoring results at the 2022 College Entrance Exam Regular Admission Strategy Briefing hosted by Jongno Academy. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The 2022 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) was more difficult than last year, and as a result, the admission cutoff scores for regular university admissions are expected to be lower than last year. For the top natural sciences program, the Medical Science Department at Seoul National University, the raw score cutoff dropped by 4 points compared to last year.

On the 20th, an analysis of the major university admission cutoff scores for the 2022 regular admissions, announced by Jongro Academy, Uway, and Daesung Academy, showed that based on a raw score total of 300 points for Korean, Math, and Inquiry subjects, the Medical Science Department at Seoul National University is expected to have a cutoff score of 289-291 points, which is 4 points lower than last year's expected cutoff score of 293-295 points. According to each admissions institute, Uway suggested 289 points, Daesung Academy 290 points, and Jongro Academy 291 points.

Next highest is the Medical Science Department at Yonsei University, with Uway estimating 288 points, and Jongro Academy and Daesung Academy each estimating 290 points. This represents a decrease of about 3 to 5 points compared to last year. Korea University’s Medical Science Department is predicted at 284 points (Daesung Academy), 286 points (Uway), and 289 points (Jongro Academy), which is about 4 to 6 points lower than last year.

Sungkyunkwan University Medical Science is estimated at 287-289 points, Hanyang University and Kyung Hee University Medical Science at 282-284 points, Chung-Ang University Medical Department at 281-284 points, and Ewha Womans University Medical Science at 280-282 points.

Starting this year, the Pharmacy Department, which has switched to a 6-year program and is recruiting freshmen, is predicted to have cutoff scores of 276-278 points for Seoul National University, 268-273 points for Yonsei University, 266-272 points for Sungkyunkwan University, 266-273 points for Chung-Ang University, 264-271 points for Ewha Womans University, and 264-271 points for Kyung Hee University.

In the humanities field, the top recruitment unit, Seoul National University’s College of Business Administration, is expected to have a cutoff score of 283-286 points, which is about 7 to 8 points lower than last year’s 290-294 points. Seoul National University’s Department of Political Science and International Relations is expected at 281-286 points, and the Department of Korean Language Education at 273-281 points.

Yonsei University’s Business Administration is analyzed at 273-280 points, and Political Science and International Relations at 267-276 points. Korea University’s College of Business Administration is at 273-280 points, and the Department of Economics at 277-280 points. These represent decreases of up to 10 points compared to last year’s estimates.

Yonsei University’s Department of English Language and Literature is at 266-270 points, Korea University’s at 265-267 points, Sungkyunkwan University’s Global Business at 261-265 points, and Sogang University’s Business Administration at 262-263 points. These departments saw cutoff scores drop by 14 to 20 points compared to last year’s estimates.

On the 19th, at Konkuk University Alumni Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, parents are examining the placement chart based on the provisional CSAT scoring results during the 2022 College Entrance Regular Admission Strategy Briefing hosted by Jongno Academy. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

This year’s CSAT changed to an integrated format, making it more difficult for test takers to gauge their relative standing. The Korean and Math sections are scored with standard scores based on the combined scores of common and elective subjects. Standard scores vary depending on the average and standard deviation of the test-taking group, and the difference between raw scores and standard scores varies depending on the elective subjects chosen. Due to the changes in the CSAT system, predictability has decreased, increasing the likelihood of different admission outcomes this year.

Jinhaksa stated, "For provisional score reference tables, rather than focusing on the eligibility scores, they should be used to check preferences for university departments or compare preferences between universities to get a sense of regular admissions. It is advisable to compare the reflection ratios of CSAT sections for desired universities with provisional scores to see which university would give the most favorable evaluation, and to prepare a list of 3 to 4 universities per admission group as options."

Universities create converted scores by applying reflection ratios of CSAT sections, additional points, and other factors to standard scores and other indicators. Considering this year’s application trends and the advantages and disadvantages of university converted scores, it is essential to carefully devise a regular admission application strategy.

Lim Seongho, CEO of Jongro Academy, explained, "Since this year’s CSAT changed to an integrated format, it is important not only to consider the advantages and disadvantages between subjects like Korean and English but also to consider the advantages and disadvantages of elective subjects. When calculating weighted scores, the 'battle with weights' to avoid losing even one point has become the most important."

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