대한민국 Admissions Briefing — May 7, 2026
The Jeonbuk Office of Education is boosting teachers' college guidance capabilities to handle changing admissions, while Etoos has announced both online and offline information sessions for current high school juniors regarding 2028 entry. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education is calling for teacher research groups (deadline May 18) and hosting a best practice contest to revitalize arts education in schools.
대한민국 Admissions Briefing — May 7, 2026
Major Education Policies and Admissions Changes
1. Jeonbuk Office of Education strengthens teacher guidance for evolving admissions
The Jeonbuk Office of Education has announced that it is pushing forward with programs to help teachers effectively manage the changing university admissions landscape and improve their student counseling skills.
2. Etoos announces 2028 admissions info sessions
Admissions specialist Etoos announced on the 6th that it is hosting online and offline sessions focused on 2028 admissions strategies. The 2028 entry, which current high school juniors will face, marks the first implementation of the high school credit system, 5-grade internal assessment system, and integrated CSAT, leading to massive structural changes.
3. Ministry of Education calls for arts education research groups and contest
The Ministry of Education and 17 provincial offices of education are calling for teacher research groups by May 18 and hosting an arts education best practice contest (May–December) to boost school arts initiatives. This follows the national agenda of "vitalizing school culture, arts, and physical education."
Admissions Strategy and Analysis
1. 2028 Admissions: Seoul university regular entry becomes more competitive
According to a report by Kyunghyang Shinmun, the trend where Seoul-based universities favor regular admissions (jeongsi) at a rate three times higher than non-Seoul regions is expected to persist for the 2028 cycle. However, with the high school credit system, regular entry seats at top Seoul universities are expected to decrease while early admissions (susi) expand. Current high school juniors are advised to prioritize a susi-centered strategy.
2. Move to incorporate student records into regular admissions
EBS reports that for the 2028 admissions cycle, a clear trend is emerging to evaluate student records even in regular admissions (jeongsi), which were previously based almost entirely on CSAT scores. The system is being reshaped in a way that favors current high school students.
3. Jinhaksa service for May mock exam results and recommendations
Admissions platform Jinhaksa is currently providing services including May mock exam score input, recommended universities for regular and early admissions, Q&A, and 2026 admissions results. Students can use their May mock exam scores to check their eligibility for universities.
High School Entry and Learning Information
1. 2028 changes impact current middle schoolers and freshmen
The 2028 admissions shift significantly affects the high school selection and academic planning of current middle school 3rd graders and high school 1st graders. With experts like Etoos holding information sessions, parents and students are encouraged to gather information early.
2. Jeonbuk Office of Education programs for teachers
As the Jeonbuk Office of Education is currently running teacher guidance programs, students can expect better opportunities to receive up-to-date counseling from their homeroom and career guidance teachers.
3. Ministry of Education recruiting research groups until May 18
The Ministry of Education is pushing for stronger arts/physical education programs by recruiting research groups until May 18. Students preparing for comprehensive school record screening (student record assessment) should note that school-level arts and sports activities can be documented on their records.
Upcoming Schedule and Summary
Note: As of May 5, 2026, no specific future admissions schedules (such as exact dates for all sessions) have been confirmed. Below are the currently verified schedules.
- By May 18 (Mon): Deadline for Ministry of Education/Provincial office school arts education research groups.
- May–December: Best practice contest for school arts education (jointly hosted by the Ministry of Education and 17 provincial offices).
- Ongoing: Etoos 2028 Admissions Strategy online/offline sessions — please check official Etoos channels for specific dates.
This briefing is based on data released after May 5, 2026. Please double-check all admissions schedules and criteria via official university and Ministry of Education announcements.
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