prolog
: Walking the rough road of college entrance together _ Planning authors: Jiwon Kim, Joohyuk Kim, and Jeongyoon Han
: Let's wave our perfect score papers on the CSAT day! _ Sumanwhi CEO Yoon Min-woong

Intro.
Conceptualization for successful admission
What is rolling admissions? A summary of concepts for successful rolling admissions.
Life Sciences Terminology

Part 1.
Third-year middle school students stand at the starting line of the full-scale college entrance exam race.
Chapter 1.
What has changed in the 22-year curriculum?
High School Credit System: Choosing Subjects That Fit Your Career Path and Aptitude
Why the high school credit system now?
Let's learn about how the high school credit system works.
How will high school credit system subjects be structured?
Graduation requirements also change.
If you know the ground, you'll win every battle. Understand the evaluation method.
: The 5-grade system for internal grades: A solid foundation for true learning and growth.
High school grades change from 9th to 5th grade
Record the absolute evaluation together
Going to a prestigious high school isn't always advantageous.
: Changes to the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) subjects, abolishing elective subjects and introducing common subjects.
Why is the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) different?
What to focus on
The test time and scoring system will also change.

Chapter 2.
Middle school and high school are completely different
: First year of high school, finding myself is the most important thing.
Middle school and high school are different
Don't be afraid, explore calmly.
Focus on finding the right series for you.
*PLUS Do I need to decide on my career path from my first year and include it in my academic record?
: Sophomore in high school, now it's time to choose
Second year of high school, finally getting an elective.
The mental space has been reduced as much as the first-class position has been reduced.
The second year of high school is the middle of high school life.
Even if you are preparing for the special admissions process, mock exams are important.
: Third year of high school, the moment when I finally prove myself
Finally becoming a high school senior in South Korea
Winter break during your second year of high school is the perfect time to explore research topics.
The textbook for all test takers, "College Scholastic Ability Test Special Lecture," is not optional but mandatory.
Third year of high school: the beginning of full-scale exploration.
Final care for college admission

Chapter 3: How to get into the right high school for me
: If you want to grow by working hard and diligently, go to a regular high school
Sincerity is always the most powerful weapon
General high school grades are honestly proportional to effort
Activities that students create independently
Advice for students entering general high schools
*PLUS Is it really difficult to get into a top university from a regular high school?
: If you want to grow through fierce competition, choose an autonomous high school.
The more difficult it is, the more valuable the internal grades are
A variety of rich and diverse on-campus support for private and public high schools
Advice for Students Advancing to Autonomous High Schools
: If you dream of scientific innovation, choose a gifted high school or science high school.
Unique internal grade systems for gifted and science high schools
Intensive curriculum to build professional research experience
Advice for students entering gifted or science high schools
*I heard that some students at PLUS Science High School graduate early?
: If you want to develop global capabilities, choose a foreign language high school or international high school.
Global talent tailored foreign language high school and international high school grades
To become an international leader
Advice for students entering foreign language high schools and international high schools
*PLUS If there are a lot of language or social studies classes in a foreign language high school or international high school, is math less important?
: What's important in choosing a high school is, in the end, me
Get to know yourself through a checklist
Smartly gather the information you need

Part 2.
Three Years of High School: Soar High with a Well-Made Strategy
Chapter 4.
The first pillar for success in early admissions: school grades
: A mindset to build self-confidence so that you don't just repeat your resolutions
Preparing for high school grades
The real mindset for preparing for the internal exam
The first thing to do when you fail a test
: The foundation of preparing for the exam is 'planning'.
Developing a customized strategy for each type of internal exam question
Give it your all for 4 weeks
Once the exam is over, remember this:
*PLUS Guide to Prioritizing Internal Grades
*PLUS practical skills that dramatically increase study efficiency
: He who knows the weight of performance evaluation wins.
Check out the grading criteria to get a perfect score on the performance assessment.
Performance evaluations and strategies are different for each type.

Chapter 5.
The Second Axis for Successful Admission: Your Personal Record
: Let's learn about the life record book.
The Real Meaning of Designing a Life Diary
This is how a life record book is written
: Choose a topic for your life journal that suits you.
Understanding myself comes first
The answer is in the textbook
Reading is always the best guide
Choosing core keywords is the key to selecting an attractive topic.
*PLUS In our school, only the subject name is included in the detailed ability specialization section?
: Now it's time to explore
The beginning of inquiry is analyzing data.
If you want a more vibrant exploration, use experiments.
: The final stage of the life science design, from writing reports, presentations, and self-evaluations.
Report concisely, present clearly
Keep in mind that the self-evaluation form is a guide for writing a resume.
: How do I properly design my life log?
Clearly distinguish between what to discard and what to take.
Focus on filling in the blanks
Plan in-depth exploration based on data, implementation, and experimentation.
Conduct research activities to prove that you are a convergent talent.
The endless chain of inquiry is an indicator of my sincerity.

Chapter 6.
Now it's real
: Strategic application submission is the first step to successful admissions.
Develop a detailed strategy and review it thoroughly.
Choose the direction that suits you best: upward, confident, stable, or downward.
We were given six cards.
We are now accepting applications.
*PLUS Is paid consulting or private tutoring assistance required for application placement?
:Minimum academic achievement standard for the CSAT, essential condition for determining acceptance or rejection
Time-based learning methods to achieve minimum standards
Consistent practice is also essential for mock exams.
A mock exam is, after all, a mock exam.
: Perfect preparation for each interview type
Perfect interview preparation based on your personal history
Perfect preparation for the personality interview (common question interview)
Perfect preparation for a presentation-based interview
*PLUS SKY passing points
: Perfect preparation for the essay test
Essay Type Analysis and Perfect Preparation
Final Check for a Successful Essay

“2026 college entrance rate for regular admissions is 80%,
“If you miss the early admissions process, your chances of getting into college will be narrow!”
Winner of the Korean college entrance exam war
Mentors of Seoul National University's 23rd and 24th class, Su Man-hwi
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With the proportion of regular admissions exceeding 80%, universities are introducing new admissions processes or abolishing existing ones each year, adjusting the proportion of evaluation factors, and continuing their efforts to select the talent they prefer.
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Official book from Korea's top college entrance exam site, Sumanhwi
★Limited edition of the 『Guaranteed Admission to Early Admissions: Case Studies』 included as an appendix★

“You need to know ‘early admission’ more than Korean, English, and Math to get into college!”
In an era where 80% of college admissions are based on early admissions, you now need to study early admissions more than Korean, English, and Math to pass!
Keeping up with the ever-changing college entrance exam trends isn't easy, even for those working in the education industry.
It is by no means easy for college students who do not have enough time to study to understand and prepare for all the changes.
In particular, with the introduction of the 22-year curriculum, major changes are expected, such as the implementation of the high school credit system, the 5-grade internal grade system, and changes to the subjects and times of the college entrance exam, so more thorough preparation is required than before.


In particular, as the proportion of early admissions in recent college entrance exams has reached close to 80%, early admissions have become a necessity rather than an option for students.
The problem is that the standards and reflection ratios required vary from university to university, and even within the same university, depending on the department you are applying to.
Clearly understanding which rolling admission process is right for you and what preparations are needed for it has become an important factor in determining whether you pass or fail the entrance exam.


In this age of information overload, Korea's premier college entrance exam site, "Sumanhwi," has stepped up! Based on the most up-to-date and accurate information, we offer essential information for anyone preparing for the college entrance exam, along with practical tips for passing the regular admissions process that can be applied now. Sumanhwi's official mentors, who were also among the top alumni who were accepted to Seoul National University through the 2024 and 2025 rounds, share their insights.


“Soosi, finish it in just one volume!”
The Bible for Early Admissions from Seoul National University's '23 and '24 Classes' Official Mentors, Su Man-hwi
The reason why Sumanhwi has established itself as the best college entrance exam site in Korea is because members who have joined the cafe ask and answer each other's questions, so it is easy to obtain the most up-to-date information on the ground.
Among these, the "Mentor" system, which supports juniors even after entering college, is a key feature of Sumanhwi's cafe. These mentors, comprised of current and former students from 11 top universities, including SKY, provide detailed guidance on their success stories, study tips, interview preparation, and the latest learning information.


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To successfully prepare for college entrance exams, you need to clearly understand what to focus on at each stage from the third year of middle school to the third year of high school, which will allow for more efficient study.
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