Major changes are coming to the selection process at South Korea’s “SKY” universities ? Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. According to a May 10 report from Jongro Academy, more students will be accepted without meeting minimum scores on the national CSAT, also known as the Suneung.
For the 2028 academic year, the percentage of early admission spots not subject to minimum CSAT requirements will rise to 57.8%. That marks a sharp increase from the 40.1% selected in the 2027 academic year. Seoul National University plans to remove CSAT minimums from all 2,313 early admission positions, while Korea University will more than double its non-minimum acceptance numbers to 50.7%.
The changes suggest that strong test scores alone may no longer guarantee acceptance into Korea’s top universities. In regular admissions, school records will now be reflected in 62.3% of available spots. Universities are increasingly reviewing grades, class participation, leadership activities, and overall school performance.
As competition continues to grow, students may need to balance excellent academics with active involvement in school life to improve their chances of getting into Korea’s top universities.
J.K. Park Senior Reporter junior/1780538843/1613367801
1. Which three local schools are called the SKY universities?
2. What percentage of early spots will skip minimum test rules?
3. How many early admission positions will Seoul National University change?
4. Who provided the report about university admission rules on May 10?
1. Should top universities accept students without using CSAT scores?
2. How can active class participation help your future career?
3. Do school records reflect a student's true ability better?
4. What extracurricular activities would you choose for university applications?
Major changes are coming to the selection process at South Korea’s “SKY” universities ? Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. According to a May 10 report from Jongro Academy, more students will be accepted without meeting minimum scores on the national CSAT, also known as the Suneung.
