preface

CHAPTER 1.
The third year of middle school determines which university to choose.

01.
Your dreams in middle school determine your college choice.
When you have a dream, studying becomes fun.
Be confident in your dreams
Set ambitious goals toward your dreams.
Set small goals to achieve a sense of accomplishment.
Let's become parents who nurture dreams together.
02.
Your study habits determine your college choice in your third year of middle school.
'Follow for 3 weeks' and 'Practice for one day'
Third Year of Middle School: Reading Fuels Dreams
Make the most of your planner and create a study plan.
Study Master's Note-Organizing Method
03.
The Third Year of Middle School: Focus Determines College Admission
The third year of middle school is the most rebellious and immersive period.
Concentration is also a training exercise
Be faithful to your schoolwork
Get rid of bad habits that interfere with your concentration.
04.
The skills you build over three years of middle school determine your university choice.
Preliminary and in-depth learning are essential.
Pre-learning: A blessing for some, a poison for others
Manage your high school grades with the same skills you developed during your three years of middle school.
The Korean, math, and English skills acquired over three years of middle school determine which university a student will be accepted to.
Q&A: Which grade is most important for college entrance exam preparation?

CHAPTER 2.
How should I choose a high school?

01.
Analysis of Seoul National University and medical school admissions reveals high school choices.
Analyze the status of successful applicants to Seoul National University.
Is it rolling admission or regular admission?
Which high school is good for going into medicine?
Important Considerations When Choosing a High School
Q&A What is the appropriate college entrance exam for medical fields?
02.
What criteria should I use to choose a high school?
Selective vs. Lottery High Schools
Schools with a good atmosphere vs. schools with good grades
Choosing the Right High School for Your Child
Q&A Where can I get the information I need to choose a high school?
03.
Preparation is more important than choosing a high school.
A prepared student is powerful anywhere.
Seoul National University: Pay Attention to the Admissions Preparation Period of Successful Medical Students
The high school credit system is advantageous to prepared students.
Adaptation is more important than choosing a high school.
Q&A What should I do if I fail to get into the high school I want?
Q&A: How much does school violence affect college admissions?

CHAPTER 3.
Aim for special/private high schools

01.
If you prepare for a special/private high school, you will see a prestigious university.
Why should I prepare for a special/private high school?
Preparing for special/private high schools isn't just for special students.
Preparing for specialized/private high schools is essential, but attending specialized/private high schools is optional.
It is important to have the mindset to prepare for special/private high schools.
02.
Specialized/private high schools are four-year high schools.
If you go to a specialized/private high school without preparation, be prepared to repeat the test multiple times.
Don't trust the "SKY" acceptance rates of specialized/private high schools.
When to reconsider attending a specialized/private high school
03.
Special/private high school support strategy
The sooner you prepare, the better.
Admission to special/private high schools is determined by student records management.
Specialized/private high schools want students with a high probability of advancing to prestigious universities.
04.
Admissions methods and characteristics for foreign language high schools/international high schools/private high schools/science high schools/gifted schools/autonomous schools
Selective high school admissions process
Characteristics of Selective High Schools & Preparation
Q&A What is the difference between the science gifted school and science high school admissions process?

CHAPTER 4.
A tailored Korean, math, and English study method for college entrance exams starting in middle school

01.
How to study Korean, the most important subject in the CSAT
02.
The Key to CSAT Discrimination: Math Learning Methods
Q&A Can I still go to college if I give up math?
03.
The Best CSAT Strategy Subject: How to Study English
Q&A What is the minimum English level required to enter a top university?

CHAPTER 5.
Strategies for Successful College Entrance Exams from Regular High Schools

01.
There's a secret to getting into SKY and medical schools, which is possible only through regular high schools.
Seoul National University's regional balance system is a huge benefit to general high schools.
There are prestigious universities that pay attention to students with excellent grades.
Aim for medical school through local talent recruitment
Q&A What is the difference between the regional balance selection process and the regional talent selection process?
02.
In general high schools, the early admission strategy is not optional, but mandatory.
Aim for the rolling admissions based on your school grades.
The most important time to prepare for the entrance exam is during the first year of high school.
Even for early admission, CSAT scores must be supported.
03.
My grades are my best spec
SKY also conducts curriculum evaluations during regular admissions.
The key to managing your grades is selection and focus.
My grades are the starting point
04.
Link your school grades and the CSAT
Kill two birds with one stone: school grades and the CSAT.
The focus is always on the CSAT
You must do well on both the CSAT and your school grades to win.
05.
Knowing the minimum academic requirements for the CSAT makes college admissions easier.
The minimum college entrance exam score requirement has been relaxed, but the number of universities applying has increased.
The minimum college entrance exam score requirement lowers the actual competition rate.
Develop an admissions strategy considering the minimum academic achievement requirements for the CSAT.
06.
Benchmark specialized/private high schools and boarding schools.
Create an immersive environment
Manage your time
Overcome with the system

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Consider students from specialized high schools and repeaters as your competitors.

CHAPTER 6.
The right admissions process for me

01.
Understanding the College Admissions Process & Finding Applications
Understanding the Admissions Process and Selection Methods
Find the archetype that best suits you
Deciding on a college and major
Q&A When should I start looking for admission information?
02.
Going to college through the academic achievement test
Understanding the Student Academic Performance Evaluation
Characteristics of the student extracurricular activities selection process
Preparation direction for the student extracurricular activity selection process
Q&A Can I get into college just with good grades?
Q&A What will happen to the importance of grades when the five-grade system for high school grades is changed starting in 2025?
03.
Going to college through the comprehensive student admissions process
Understanding the Comprehensive Student Admissions Process
Characteristics of the Comprehensive Student Admissions Process
Preparation Direction for the Comprehensive Student Admissions Process
Q&A: What is the relationship between the high school credit system and college entrance exams?
Q&A: What changes have been made to the way students record their creative activities?
04.
Going to college through essay-based admissions
Understanding the essay-based admission process
Characteristics of the essay-based admission process
Preparation Directions for the Essay-Based Examination
05.
Going to college based on the CSAT (regular admission)
Understanding the CSAT-centered (regular) approach
Characteristics of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT-centered) system
Preparation direction centered on the CSAT (regular admission)
Q&A What are the subjects for the CSAT before and after the 2028 school year?
06.
Going to college through the social integration admissions process
Understanding the Social Integration Model
Characteristics of the social integration model
Preparation direction for social integration model

CHAPTER 7.
Ultimately, success depends on putting school type at the center of admissions.

01.
I'm curious about the school type
Why should the comprehensive student evaluation be placed at the center of the college entrance exam?
When should I start preparing for the comprehensive student admissions process?
What grades are needed to get into a mid- to upper-tier university through the comprehensive student admissions process?
How much influence do academic grades have in the comprehensive student admissions process?
Which students are suitable for the comprehensive student admissions process?
Q&A Is it true that some schools record student records exactly as they are written by the students?
Q&A What if my school is too poorly prepared for the academic year?
02.
Take control of your school records
How to upgrade detailed abilities and special skills
Strategies to Make Reading Activities the Best in School
Academic Competency Evaluation Criteria
Career Competency (Major Suitability) Evaluation Method
Community Capacity (Development Potential) Evaluation Criteria
Q&A What proportion of reading activities are included in the school curriculum?
Q&A Can I correct any errors or omissions in my student records?
03.
School type, this is the key
Changing your major (interest) is disadvantageous
There are high schools that are advantageous for comprehensive student admissions.
How to prepare for the comprehensive student admissions process by grade level
Key tips for getting into college through the comprehensive student admissions process
The comprehensive student selection process is a must-choose process.
Q&A What kind of talent does the school aspire to be?
Q&A What role should parents play in college entrance exam preparation?

References
Acknowledgements
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A college entrance exam roadmap established from middle school

It is generally believed that the importance of college entrance exams increases as the college entrance exam approaches.
However, the author, who has been teaching middle and high school students for a long time, says that, based on his experience, the most important period for college entrance exams is the third year of middle school and the first year of high school.
This is because the direction of the entrance exam changes depending on which high school is chosen in the third year of middle school, and the first year of high school is the time when students set their career path and goals and begin to make them come true.
This book goes beyond simply listing high school admissions performance figures. It also offers important considerations when choosing a high school, along with strategies for success that leverage each school's strengths.
In addition, we have organized detailed information on the admission process centered on academic achievement, essay, social integration, and college entrance exams (regular admission) as well as how to succeed in the medical school entrance process that most students aspire to.
In particular, it contains know-how for getting into college through the comprehensive student record selection process, which has become a trend in college admissions, such as the student record writing guidelines, the actual standards of admissions officers that are not revealed on the surface, and preparation methods.