KOREAN UNIVERSITIES

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University Number %

1Seoul National

University427 32.3%

2Yonsei

University133 10.1%

3Korea

University125 9.5%

Senior Civil Servants who graduated from SKY out of 1113

APPEAL OF KOREAN UNIS

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SNU:

26.5%

Korea U:

13.7%

Yonsei U:

9.6%

Hanyang

U: 4.9%

SKKU:

4.4%

APPEAL OF SKY UNIS

TUITION FEES

UNIVERSITY KOREAN WON US $

Yonsei 9,016,700 8,029

Ehwa Women’s 8,528,400 7,594

Hanyang 8,460,600 7,534

SKKU 8,357,200 7,442

Korea 8,234,300 7,332

Sogang 7,946,200 7,076

Seoul National Uni 5,962,200 5,309

Ranking University

36 Seoul National University

41 KAIST

71 POSTECH

90 Korea University

106 Yonsei University

WORLD RANKINGS OF UNIVERSITIES

March Entry

Special Early Admission Regular Admission(Jungsi)

TYPES OF APPLICATION

March

Entry

Special Early

Admission

(Susi)

Regular

Admission

(Jungsi)

Special Early Admissions

(Susi)Regular Admission

(Jungsi)

Application period July. ~ Nov. Dec. ~ Jan.

Evaluation MethodEssay/

Document Review/

Interview Exam

College Scholastic

Ability Test

(Soo-Neoung)

Proportion 70% 30%

The number of applications 6 times 3 times

TYPES OF APPLICATION

3 45

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3

3 -11 YEARS OVERSEAS KOREANS

March

Entry

SEA

2%

(3 ~ 11YRS)

Merit ofexcellentAcademic

Merit of excellence

TalentsSpecial Need Exams

RA

3 45

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3

TYPES OF APPLICATION – WHY 2%?

University Quota University Quota

60/3000

33/1650

75/3750

91/4550

54/2700

58/2900

32/1640

40

70/3500

59/2950

68/3400

96/4800

2% QUOTA In Universities

Holistic Approach

• Transcript

• Standardized Test Score (IB, SAT, ACT)• Language Proficiency Test Score

(TOEFL, IELTS)• Personal Statement• Letter of Recommendation• Supporting Documents ( Extra-

Curricular Activities, Awards …)

Written Exam Based

•Written exam• Kor + Eng: Liberal Arts• Math + Eng: Science

•Written exam + interview

• Transcript, Language proficiency Test,Personal Statement, Letter ofRecommendation, Supporting documents

2 % (3 ~ 11YRS) SPECIAL ADMISSIONS EVALUATION TYPES

Language

TOEFL

Personal

Statement

, LOR &

Activities

Holistic Approach: Documents Screening

Factors

Selecting Method

Liberal Arts Natural Science

Korea Univ Document Screening+ Interview

Document Screening +

Math+Interview

Sogang

UnivD S

Sung kyun

Kwang UnivD S + Entrance Exam

(Korean+English)D S + Entrance Exam (Math)

SNU D S + Interview

Yonsei Univ D S + Interview

Chung-Ang

UnivD S + Interview

Hangyang

UnivD S + Entrance Exam(Korean)

D S + Entrance Exam (Math)

2 % (3 ~ 11YRS) HOLISTIC APPROACH

Academic

history +

potential

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3

2 % (3 ~ 11YRS) SPECIAL ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

DATE Holistic Approach Written Exam Based

JULY 1 ~ 10

• Online

Registration

Completing the

Application Form

• Online Registration

Completing the Application

Form

• Submit Supporting

Documents

Middle of JULY • Entrance Exams

End of JULY ~

Middle of

AUGUST

• Interview• Submit documents & Interview

End of AUGUST • Results Announcement • Results Announcement

December • Additional Announcement • Additional Announcement

12 YEARS OVERSEAS KOREANS + INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

12 YRS+: Students who have completed all 12 years of pre- university education overseas or the equivalent

International Students: Applicants and both their parents should have non-Korean nationality.

KOR

KG Elementary Middle School High School

KG E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 M1 M2 M3 H1 H2 H3

G12 KG G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12

Y13 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13

12YRS+ & INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY

Privilege1. No Quota (University can accept as many as they can)2. September & March Admissions

Ex) A student who graduates in 2018 May, can apply to 6 times for Sept 2018 Entry and 6 times for 2019 March Enty

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3

12YRS+ OVERSEAS KOREAN +INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Documents: Document + Interview

Universities Most of the Top Universities in Korea

Selection Criteria

Applicants submitTranscript, Enrollment, Personal statement, Recommendations,Supporting documents (Standardized Test Scores, Activities, English Language Proficiency Scores) Test of Proficiency in Korean,Comprehensive: Academic achievements and potential & Non-academicaccomplishments.Transcripts, personal statement, scores of standardized tests (e.g.,高考, IB,SAT, etc.), awards, certificates/licenses, and scores of language proficiencytests

MOST importantTranscript (Excellent Academic Performance)

EVALUATION

A Strong student will show:1. High GPA – Transcript2. High scores – SAT, IB, AP3. Language scores (TOEFL: Korea 110/ Yonsei 105)4. Participation in activities(LoR and Personal statement)5. NO time for academy

STRONG STUDENT PROFILE

A less competitive student means1. Lower GPA – Transcript2. Lower or No scores of SAT, IB3. Lower Language scores4. Limited Participation any activities5. Spends a lot of time in an academy after school

LESS COMPETITIVE STUDENT PROFILE

• Transcript, Proof of Enrollment and proof of Graduation; Verified by Korean Embassy (G1 ~ G12)

• Letter of Recommendation (teacher and College counsellor– SNU and Yonsei)

• ISM School Profile • Supporting Documents

– Language Proficiency Test and Standardized Test (IB, SAT, ACT, etc) Students write their ID and Password

– Proof of Activities (Official School Stamped)– Awards (Official School Stamped)

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

• Documents need to be verified by Embassy• Transcript• Proof of Enrollment• Proof of Graduation

• Students have to fill out ISM Blue form to request for documents 3 weeks before deadline

• Counseling assistants are here in the summer!

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS