preface

Minimum admissions terms

Part 1.
High school life without worrying about college entrance exams

-How should I help my child?
-What are the most concerning things when preparing for college entrance exams?
-They say the 2028 college entrance exam will change significantly, so what should I do first?

Part 2.
Best Practices in Natural Sciences

Jeongmin, a medical school student interested in a specific field of medicine
Junseo, a man with outstanding experimental skills who dreams of becoming a medical scientist.
Seungjae wanted to go to medical school, but was accepted to the dental school.
Dahyun, a polygonal talent who overcame her weakness in math and swept the pharmacy school.
-Chiyoung grew up wondering what skills are needed to become a Korean medicine doctor.
-Jeong-ho, whose career path has narrowed from life science to veterinary medicine
Sejeong, a convergence talent who has succeeded in combining new materials and clothing studies
-Youngbin, who passed the special department related to polar exploration after 3 years of studying
Jimin, a comprehensive talent who combines earth science and geography

Part 3.
Best Practices in Humanities

-Chapter 6: The Transmission of Min-ha, which shows that competence is the most important
- A pearl of teacher qualifications with Japanese language skills that overcomes grade 6 math scores
- I found a suitable department based on my interest in economics and Chinese language skills.
Su-hyeon, a liberal arts student good at math who wants to become a psychology major well-versed in brain science

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Epilogue

Changed college entrance exams,
Let's know correctly and prepare smartly!

■ Prescription for today's college entrance exams from a current private high school teacher and EBS college entrance exam counselor

College entrance exams are still difficult and complicated.
Especially for the parents' generation who went to college through the CSAT or other college entrance exams, terms like "hakjong," "seteuk," "high school credit system," "non-academic subjects," and "saengbu" (life history report) feel unfamiliar and overwhelming when trying to understand today's college entrance exams.
There are so many things I don't know about college entrance exams, such as when to start preparing, how much and how far to go in the prerequisites, whether to go all-in on the regular or early admissions process, and which high school to go to.
Moreover, it seems like the child is wandering around, unable to find a direction for his studies.

This book covers everything from basic college entrance exam terminology to concerns when preparing for college, the core of the 2028 college entrance reform plan, success stories by department, and practical tips.
The author, a current private high school teacher and EBS college entrance exam counselor, repeatedly emphasizes that school type is "an opportunity, not a means" and that "college entrance is not simply a battle for grades, but a process that demonstrates each student's growth and capabilities."
In particular, we will look at the specific cases of 9 students in the natural sciences and 4 students in the humanities, and guide you in developing a study strategy that capitalizes on your own strengths.


■ From the core of the 2028 college entrance reform plan to high school life tips!

Part 1 provides guidance to help parents and students who are new to the college entrance exam get a feel for the process.
This guide addresses vague anxieties surrounding the core elements of the 2028 college entrance system reform—the five-tiered school grade system, the integrated CSAT, and the high school credit system—and provides the first step toward concrete and systematic college entrance preparation.
It offers practical advice on how parents can support their children's college admissions, how to thrive in the high school credit system, and how students can plan for their high school careers.


■ Develop your own school strategy through 13 best-practice school examples

Part 2 analyzes in detail the cases of nine students who were accepted to various natural science departments, including medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, new materials, and earth science.
For example, we help students with different strengths and stories, such as 'Jeongmin, a medical school student interested in a specific field of medicine', 'Junseo, an aspiring medical scientist with outstanding experimental skills', and 'Dahyun, who overcame her weakness in math and was accepted to pharmacy school', to develop a suitable academic strategy through the preparation process.


Part 3 emphasizes the importance of 'competence', the essence of academic ability, through the case studies of four successful applicants in the humanities, including economics, psychology, foreign language, and education.
Through the examples of students with diverse dreams and strengths, such as 'Min-ha, who led the way in the 6th grade in the school year' and 'Jin-ju, who overcame a 6th grade math score and demonstrated her qualities as a teacher,' we demonstrate that humanities students can create their own stories and succeed in the school year.
Beyond simply highlighting high-achieving students, it offers practical insights into strengthening specific competencies, overcoming weaknesses, and fostering a convergent talent development process.


■ For readers

- Parents of middle and high school students who need to develop a college admissions strategy for their children.
- Students concerned about career choice and academic direction
- Career and college advancement teachers who need information based on real-life cases