Paju City Successfully Concludes First 2026 University Admission Fair

High Interest from Students and Parents
Practical Information Provided through Tailored Counseling and Special Lectures

The '2026 University Admission Fair' hosted by Paju City at the Paju Citizens' Hall on August 2 concluded successfully, drawing great interest and participation as 1,500 students and parents filled the venue.

Kim Kyungil, mayor of Paju, is delivering a greeting at the '2026 Academic Year University Admission Fair' held at the Paju Citizens' Hall on the 2nd. Provided by Paju City

The University Admission Fair is an initiative planned by Paju City to provide high-quality college entrance information and practical support for university preparation to local students and parents. This 2026 academic year fair marks the first-ever university admission fair held by Paju City.

At the fair, tailored programs were offered, including university-specific consultation booths, one-on-one admissions consulting, university student major mentoring, and special lectures on college entrance strategies.

Among these, the one-on-one admissions consulting was particularly popular, with all slots fully booked within about 30 minutes of opening for pre-registration, clearly demonstrating the high level of interest and enthusiasm among students and parents. On the day, current guidance counselors provided one-on-one consultations to a total of 90 students, offering personalized advice based on mock exam scores and school records.

At the university-specific consultation booths, 32 universities, mainly from Seoul and the metropolitan area, participated and provided individualized counseling on each university's admissions process and application strategies.

In addition, university student mentors participated to offer practical advice on major introductions and admissions strategies, helping students gain a deeper understanding of their areas of interest and to concretely plan their career paths.

The special lectures on college entrance strategies consisted of three core sessions: a 'Early Admission Strategies Special Lecture' by Kim Jinseok, a leading instructor at EBSi; 'Acceptance Strategies for Medical, Dental, Oriental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Majors' by Shin Jaecheol, a teacher at Kyungmin High School; and 'College Admissions Strategies from an Admissions Officer's Perspective' by Lee Jaewon, chief admissions officer at Dongguk University.

Participants listened attentively to the practical and specific admissions strategies and success tips from experts in each field, and had a meaningful time resolving their questions during the on-site Q&A sessions.

One parent who attended the fair said, "It was a very beneficial opportunity to get all the information about university admissions in one place," adding, "In particular, the free one-on-one admissions consulting provided high-quality counseling, which was a great help."

Kim Kyungil, Mayor of Paju, visited the venue in person to observe the program and stated, "Ensuring fair opportunities for everyone and providing equal access to admissions information should be the responsibility of the public sector, not private education," adding, "I hope this fair will be a great help for university admissions and resolving concerns, and Paju City will continue to do its best for a better future for our students."

Paju City expects that this fair will provide students and parents with opportunities to obtain accurate information and strategies for university admissions, thereby enhancing the region's educational competitiveness and strengthening the public education system's support for college entrance.

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