University Entrance Exam News — 2026-06-04

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2027 School Year June Mock Exam Held… Math Section Analysis

• What happened?: The June mock exam for the 2027 school year took place in high schools nationwide on the 4th. Veritas Alpha analyzed that the math section was centered on "the ability to understand and solve problems by applying mathematical concepts and principles learned throughout high school."
• Who is affected?: College entrance exam candidates for the 2027 school year (current 11th graders).
• Why is it important?: The June mock exam is the first of three held annually, serving as a vital indicator for identifying testing trends. The results will be used to predict the direction of the September mock exam and the November CSAT.

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CSAT & Mock Exams

Planning Strategy After the June Mock Exam

• What happened?: For the 2026 school year entrance process, strategic planning immediately following the mock exam is crucial. According to Etoday, students are advised to "check 10 candidate universities and their potential for regular admissions as soon as the exam ends."
• Who is affected?: Candidates for the 2026 school year (current 12th graders).
• Why is it important?: Mock exam scores are the foundational data for setting early admission strategies and regular admission target universities; immediate analysis after grading is essential.

Trends by Admission Type

Early Admission (Susi)

The 2026 school year early admission structure remains largely the same, with some changes per university. Korea University has relaxed its minimum CSAT score requirements, and major universities like Kyung Hee University and Hanyang University have also adjusted their selection criteria. Specifically, students applying via the Student Record Comprehensive Screening should obtain a copy of their student records after 1st-semester grades are released to prepare thoroughly.

Regular Admission (Jeongsi)

The total number of regular admissions for the 2026 school year is confirmed at 69,272, accounting for 19.8%. The focus remains on CSAT-based screening, with universities like Korea University, Incheon National University, Hongik University, and Sookmyung Women’s University abolishing restrictions on elective subjects. Students can apply up to three times across different groups (Ga, Na, Da).

Policy & System Changes

2026 School Year Admission Guidelines Confirmed

• What happened?: The Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) has confirmed and announced the admission guidelines for the 2026 school year. The KCUE has recommended that all universities comply with principles of "normalizing school education, reducing private education expenses, simplifying the admission process, and ensuring fairness."
• Why is it important?: These guidelines serve as the official instruction for universities to set their individual admission plans and establish the basic norms that all institutions must follow.

News by Major University

Korea University Relaxes Minimum CSAT Requirements

• What happened?: Minimum CSAT score requirements for Korea University’s 2026 early admission have been relaxed. The criteria have been lowered to improve accessibility for applicants of the Student Record Comprehensive Screening and other tracks.
• Who is affected?: Students planning to apply for early admission to Korea University.
• Why is it important?: Easing these requirements increases the practical chances of admission for students with strong student record grades.

Kyung Hee & Hanyang University Change Regular Admission Criteria

• What happened?: Kyung Hee University and Hanyang University changed their 2026 regular general admissions from 100% CSAT to 90% CSAT + 10% student record evaluation.
• Who is affected?: Applicants for regular admission to these two universities.
• Why is it important?: By incorporating student records, a shift occurs where CSAT scores alone are no longer the sole determinant of an advantage.

Analysis & Outlook

Integrating Strategies for Mock, Early, and Regular Admissions

With today's June mock exam, the 2027 entrance exam schedule has officially begun, while the 2026 early admission application season for current 12th graders is also approaching. Etoday analysis suggests that the starting point for a regular admission strategy is to immediately review potential universities and identify a pool of 10 candidates after the mock exam.

Trend in University Criteria: Increasing Weight of Student Records

Major universities like Kyung Hee and Hanyang are beginning to include student records in regular admissions. This acts as a new variable for students focused solely on the CSAT, emphasizing the need to carefully check each university's admission plan.

Essential Weekly Schedule

2027 June Mock Exam Grading & Analysis (4th)

• Scores to be released later; immediate analysis required after obtaining score sheets.

2026 Early Admission Application (August)

• Schedules vary by university; checking the notices at each admissions office is mandatory.

2026 Regular Admission Application & Results (December–January)

• The final phase for current 12th graders.

Checklist for Students & Parents

1. 11th Graders (2027 school year): Await score release; check raw scores and percentiles immediately upon receipt.
2. 12th Graders (2026 school year): Check your potential for regular admission at top universities against your estimated score (use portals like Veritas Alpha or Jinhaksa).
3. All Students: Re-verify the 2026 admission plan for your target universities—specifically checking CSAT reflection rates, student record weight, and changes to minimum score requirements.

Issues to Watch

• 2027 September Mock Exam Trends: Consistency with the June exam and trends in increasing new types of questions.
• Scale of 2026 Early Admission Incomplete Registration: The number of early admission rejections directly impacts the final number of spots for regular admission.
• Impact of Increased Quotas for Medical and Pharmacy Schools: The ripple effect of the medical school quota increase starting in 2026 on the overall entrance ecosystem.

Editor's Note: This article is based on university entrance news released in the 24 hours prior to June 4, 2026 (since June 2). For more detailed information, please refer to Veritas Alpha, the Korean University Newspaper, and the official KCUE website.