Gwangju Office of Education Publishes Guidebook for 2028 College Entrance Exam Inquiry Section

Guidebook for First-Year High School Students on Integrated Social Studies and Integrated Science
Focused Guidance on Changes in Number of Questions and Scoring System

The Gwangju Office of Education announced on the 31st that it has created a guidebook for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) to support first-year high school students, who will be the first to experience the new 2028 university admissions system. Titled "Integrated Social Studies and Integrated Science CSAT Guidebook," this manual provides information and study strategies for the newly revised social studies and science sections.

Starting with the 2028 admissions, the number of questions in both the social studies and science sections will increase to 25 each, and a three-tier scoring system ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 points per question will be introduced. The test duration will also be extended by 10 minutes each, making it 40 minutes per section.

Cover of the Integrated Social Studies and Integrated Science CSAT Gateway Guide. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

The most significant change is that, unlike the current system where students select two subjects from a pool of 17, all students will be required to take both "Integrated Social Studies" and "Integrated Science." The previous option to choose only one area, either social studies or science, will be eliminated.

The Office of Education explained that, due to the substantial and complex changes in the system, the guidebook was created to help both students and teachers establish appropriate study directions. The material was developed with the participation of experienced high school teachers and will be provided online to teachers in charge of first-year students.

The guidebook includes sample question analyses, grade-specific study guides, and in-depth explanatory materials, all designed to help teachers assist students in adapting to the new system.

Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, "During times of systemic change, students are the ones who feel the most anxious," adding, "I hope this guidebook will support both teachers and students so they can systematically prepare for the revised admissions process."

Meanwhile, the National Unified Academic Assessment for first-year high school students, held on the 26th, was conducted under the existing system. However, starting with the assessments scheduled for June 3, September 3, and October 14, the 2028 admissions reforms will be applied.

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