Revised Edition Prologue
High School Life Timeline

PART Ⅰ High school is a different level from middle school

Chapter 1: Preparing for Admission to General High School
01 Things to Consider When Choosing a General High School
What type of student is my child? | Don't follow your friends to Gangnam |
Information to check on school notices | Checking the school website is also essential! |
Public High School vs.
Private High Schools | Adding Detail to Your High School Selection
02 Choosing between coeducational, boys', and girls' high schools based on academic performance
Coeducational Ratio | Characteristics of Coeducational, General, and Boys' High Schools
03 How to Use NICE Parent Service
A glance at your child's growth process, 'Nice Parent Service' |
Information available on Nice Parent Service
Chapter 1 SUMMARY

Chapter 2: Study Methods for Third-Year Middle School Students Recommended by Current Teachers
01 Studying to do during winter break for 3rd year middle school students
02 How to study Korean for high school
Grammar is the foundation | Prepare for non-literature with a lot of reading |
Understand the trends in literature and works frequently appearing on the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).
03 How to Study English for High School
Vocabulary is the foundation | Repetition is the key to vocabulary |
Master Advanced English Grammar | Increase Your Reading Speed ​​and Volume |
Develop listening skills through repeated practice
04 How to Study Math for High School
Determine the depth and scope of your good deeds | School classes are the most fundamental.
05 How to Study Science for High School
Understand the principles and laws of science |
Physics: Learn the Terms, Understand the Laws and Formulas |
Chemistry: Build your understanding by solving lots of problems |
Life Sciences: Make Notes to Address Weaknesses |
Earth Science: Build a Strong Foundation and Solve Similar Problems
Chapter 2 SUMMARY

Chapter 3 Differences Between Middle School and High School
01 The importance of school grades that cannot be discarded even for a single school year
My Past: Grades I Can't Change | 5 Semesters vs.
6 semesters
02 Incomparable depth of classes
Deep and detailed high school classes | Continuous assessment throughout the year
03 Bloody written exams and performance assessments
What's the most competitive semester of your three years of high school? | The road to getting your transcript |
Efforts to get good grades | Where the difference in written test scores occurs |
I can't miss a single performance evaluation.
04 Grades are more important than school rankings
Are internal grades evaluated relative to others or absolute?
05 College entrance exam reform to include common questions
The College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) is also changing.
Chapter 3 SUMMARY

Chapter 4: Three Years of High School Life at a Glance
01 School guide showing the first year of life
Parent-Teacher Meeting 103: No pressure to attend! | School Guide
02 Curriculum Operation Plan
What subjects are taught and when | Students' choices
03 Special activities for each school that suit me
Award Plan | Special Activities
Chapter 4 SUMMARY

Chapter 5: The Changing High School
01 High School Credit System
What is the High School Credit System? | Changes under the High School Credit System |
Pros and Cons of the High School Credit System
02 Joint Curriculum Classes
Definition of Co-curricular Classes | Co-curricular Classes Are Also Part of the Regular Curriculum |
Advantages of Co-curricular Classes
03 High School Information Blind
The core of the college admissions fairness plan
Chapter 5 SUMMARY

PART Ⅱ: A Complete Guide to the Complex College Admissions Process

Chapter 1 College Scholastic Ability Test
01 Characteristics of the CSAT
Integrated College Scholastic Ability Test for Liberal Arts and Sciences | 2028 College Scholastic Ability Test Reform Plan
02 College Scholastic Ability Test Schedule
Key Dates | The Meaning of the June and September Mock Exams | Procedures Before and After the CSAT
03 College Scholastic Ability Test Subjects and Test Times
Exam Subjects | CSAT Exam Time and Point Distribution | CSAT Exam Day Morning |
Afternoon on the day of the CSAT | The CSAT exam from morning to evening
04 College Scholastic Ability Test Score Report
How to Read Your CSAT Score Report | Percentiles and Standard Scores
05 Things to keep in mind during the CSAT
College Scholastic Ability Test Preparation Materials | Bring an analog watch | Be in class by 8:40 AM at the latest |
Even small mistakes can be fatal on the CSAT.
Chapter 1 SUMMARY

Chapter 2 Admissions
* Types of college entrance exams
01 Comprehensive Student Admissions
All-rounders, gather together | Customized talents welcomed everywhere through comprehensive recruitment |
If you're looking for a thrilling comeback, apply to the Student Affairs Comprehensive Selection!
02 Student Department Curriculum
'100% Student Record' and 'Student Record + Interview' Admissions | The Surefire Path to College Acceptance |
If your CSAT score is good, your chances of passing go up!
03 Essay Selection
If you want to feel the thrill of competition, try the essay-based admissions process. | Does the academic record matter in the essay-based admissions process?
04 Practical/Performance Test
Chapter 2 SUMMARY

Chapter 3 School Principal Recommendation and Special Admissions
01 School Principal Recommendation Process (Regional Balanced Selection Process)
Universities with a limited number of recommendations | Principal's recommendation selection process |
Graduates Can Also Apply for Principal Recommendations | Universities Where It's Easy to Get a Principal Recommendation |
The principal's recommendation is not a certificate of acceptance.
02 Special Selection for Rural and Fishing Villages
Qualifications | Aim for the regular admission
03 Equal Opportunity Typical
Qualifications and Selection Criteria | The Applicant's Share of Advantages and Disadvantages
Chapter 3 SUMMARY

Chapter 4 Regular
01 College Scholastic Ability Test
The Regular Admissions Process | Changes in Regular Admissions | How to Apply for Regular Admissions |
Get as much information as possible | Regular admission checkpoints | Find a favorable combination |
Checking the competition rate is essential | The final stage of the year's college admissions process is supplementary recruitment.
02 Practical
Arts and Physical Education Non-Practical Skills Admission
Chapter 4 SUMMARY

PART Ⅲ Companions for Entrance Exams: School Records and Grades

Chapter 1 School Life Record
01 Structure of the school life record book
Page 2 to 30 | Structure of the School Life Record Book
02 Personal and academic information
Basic personal and academic information
03 Attendance Status
Even today, perfect attendance is a symbol of diligence | Types of Attendance
04 Awards
Only school awards are entered | Challenges to win awards
05 Status of acquisition of qualifications and certifications
Only national technical qualifications and nationally recognized qualifications are entered.
06 Creative experience activity situation
Four Areas of Creative Experiential Activities | Independent Activities | Club Activities | Career Activities | Volunteer Activities
07 Curriculum and Learning Development Status
The curriculum development status is the subject area | Subject-specific detailed abilities and special skills
* How to faithfully write detailed abilities and special skills (taxation special skills) by subject
08 Reading Activity Status
Reading activity input information | Must be linked to your career path
09 Behavioral Characteristics and Comprehensive Opinion
The Importance of Behavioral Characteristics and Overall Opinions | No Evaluation from Third-Grade Homeroom Teachers |
Contents included in behavioral characteristics and comprehensive opinions
10 The Role of School Records in College Admissions
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Assessment | Document Evaluation | The Role of the School Record Book Will Not Be Reduced
11 Things You Need for a Unique School Life Record
More specific than general | Students with diverse interests |
Did I do it? Did the teacher do it? | What is good independent activity? |
What makes a good club activity? | What makes a good volunteer activity? | What makes a good career activity?
Chapter 1 SUMMARY

Chapter 2 Grades
01 Calculation method for internal grade ranking
How to display grades
02 Report Card (Internal/Mock Exam)
How to Read Your Report Card | How to Read Your Mock Exam Report Card
Chapter 2 SUMMARY

PART IV Q&A on High School Life Strategies from Current Teachers

Chapter 1 High School Admission and Preparation Strategies Q&A
Q1 Realistically, to what extent should I do some prior learning?
Q2 Is it more advantageous to go to a lax regular high school and become number one rather than a strict school?
Q3 What should I keep in mind when going to a specialized high school and aiming for college?
Q4 Which schools are more advantageous to high school blinds?
Chapter 1 SUMMARY

Chapter 2: Entrance Exam Preparation Strategies Q&A
Q1 How should I choose elective subjects when implementing the high school credit system?
Q2 What is the difference between the National Academic Achievement Test and the College Scholastic Ability Test Mock Test?
Q3 Can I still go to college even if I'm not good at certain subjects like math or English?
Q4 If I changed my career path in my third year from the one I chose in my first and second years, how should I prepare?
Q5 How should applicants to special schools such as the Korea Military Academy, the National Police Academy, and the Korea National University of Arts prepare?
Q6 My child has been pursuing regular admission since the first year of high school and says he will give up on his grades.
Q7 Even if I played around during my first and second year of high school, if I come to my senses and study hard during my third year of high school, will I still be able to go to college?
Q8 How should I write the 6th page of the application for admission and what criteria should I use?
Q9 What should I prepare right before the CSAT?
Q10 What factors will become more important if teacher recommendations and personal statements are eliminated?
Q11. What should I do if my high school senior insists on retaking the college entrance exam?
Q12 Are there any recommended ways to improve my writing skills?
Chapter 2 SUMMARY

Chapter 3 Q&A on School Record and Grade Comparison Strategies
Q1 How are GED students or alternative school graduates displayed in academic records?
Q2 If I have a lot of unexcused absences (unauthorized absences), will I be at a disadvantage in college admissions?
Q3 What is the difference between a creative club and an autonomous club?
Q4 What types of volunteer work are beneficial for college admissions?
Q5 Is the March mock exam for first-year high school students really important?
Q6 Please tell me how to study during the exam period.
Q7 What is the weight of the performance evaluation?
Q8 If I fail the written exam once, will it be difficult to get into university through the academic admission process?
Q9 If I fail the midterm exam, how can I recover for the final exam?
Q10 There is a huge difference between my internal and mock exam scores. What should I do?
Q11 If multiple people scored 100 points in the same subject, how many people will be assigned a grade 1?
Q12 If you don't get along with your homeroom teacher, do you write negative things about yourself?
Q13 Can I delete content related to school violence?
Q14 If I am subject to disciplinary action by the School Life Education Committee, will it be a major obstacle to my college admissions?
Chapter 3 SUMMARY

References
Editor's Note

High school life requires parental intervention and coaching the most, so you need to know how to cope and present.


'They're already high school students, so they'll figure it out on their own.' Many parents of high school students think this way, but the author, who has over 20 years of experience in college guidance, strongly asserts that high school is actually the time when appropriate parental intervention and coaching are most necessary.

1.
College admissions results differ when parents know the information.

When a child who has entered high school and taken several written exams decides to give up on the early admissions process and go all-in on the regular admissions process, it is a good idea to respect the child's decision.
However, if parents can convince their children that they should not give up on the early admission process until the end, having nine chances for early admission and regular admission combined, rather than three chances for regular admission, can increase the chances of admission to college.
This is why parents of high school students need to know information related to college admissions.
My child doesn't know everything, and he doesn't have the time to take care of this because of his studies.
In "High School Parents' Life Completely Revised Edition," we provide detailed information parents need to know about college admissions.

2.
If parents know the information, they can strategically improve their grades.

Once the first written exam (midterm exam) scores are out, you can request the school to print out the results for each subject to see how many children need to be eliminated to raise the grade.
Parents of high school students who know this can strategically coach their children to prepare for the second written exam (final exam).
A child who studies blindly to improve all subjects and a child who focuses on subjects that they have potential for will have different grades.
High school students may seem like they know how to do everything on their own, but their parents still have to take care of it.
In 『High School Parents' Life Completely Revised Edition』, we provide detailed information parents need to know about their child's grades.

3. Parents' information creates a school record that stands out to admissions officers.

With teacher recommendations and personal statements being abolished, the school record book that replaces them has become more important than ever.
Parents' information is absolutely essential for writing a school record book that is nearly 30 pages long.
This is because we can advise you on how to fill out the creative experience activity area, subject-specific detailed abilities, and special skills to create a school record that will catch the eye of admissions officers.
Don't just leave your child with the school, parents should take care of them.
In "High School Parenting Life Completely Revised Edition," we thoroughly explain how parents can coach their children to create a school record that stands out from others.


4. Unwavering, unbiased information source

Each educational YouTuber has different advice, and the content related to college entrance exams posted on Mom's Cafe also varies.
Since each child's situation is different, it is not easy to apply it arbitrarily.
As a college guidance counselor with over 20 years of experience meeting countless diverse students in high schools, I can provide objective information that is not biased towards any one side.
In "High School Parents' Life Completely Revised Edition," the author, a current teacher, provides objective, insightful information to parents who are starved for information, helping to relieve their frustration.