South Korea Admissions Update: Seoul National University Changes
As of May 16, 2026, Seoul National University has updated its "2027 Undergraduate Admissions Plan" to align with the Korean Council for University Education's practical evaluation guidelines. Meanwhile, the university admissions portal (adiga.kr) has released details regarding the 2026 CSAT June mock exam. Since there have been few new policy changes in the last 24 hours, here is a concise look at the latest verified information.
South Korea Admissions Briefing — 2026-05-16
Major Education Policy and Admissions Changes
1. Seoul National University Revises 2027 Admissions Plan
The Seoul National University Admissions Office has updated its "2027 Undergraduate Admissions Plan" in accordance with the Korean Council for University Education's recommendations regarding practical exam announcements for the College of Fine Arts, the Department of Physical Education in the College of Education, and the College of Music. Details are available on the university's official admissions website.
2. Adiga Posts 2026 CSAT June Mock Exam Plan
The university admissions portal (adiga.kr) has posted the "[Admissions News] Announcement of the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) June Mock Exam Plan." Since this mock exam serves as a critical benchmark for students to assess their standing before the actual CSAT, checking the implementation plan is essential.
3. Seoul Career and College Counseling Center Provides 2027 Admissions Info
The Seoul Career and College Counseling Center (jinhak.or.kr) is offering 2027 admission plan information by university. Users can click on university names to be redirected to their respective official websites to view detailed admissions criteria.
Admissions Strategy and Analysis
As no new admissions strategy analyses have been released since May 14, 2026, the following is a summary of verified information from our research.
1. 2027 Rolling Admissions: Overseas Korean Special Admissions
The admissions portal (adiga.kr) has released content titled "[Admissions TALK] Tips from the TALK Expert_Special Admissions for Overseas Koreans" to support students preparing for this path.
2. EBSi Summarizes 2026 Admissions Plan Key Points
According to EBSi, the 2026 admissions plan focuses on an increase in total and rolling admissions, maintaining the trend of prioritizing student records for rolling admissions and the CSAT for regular admissions. This trend is expected to persist into the 2027 academic year.
3. Jinhaksa Provides 2026 Results and Recommendation Services
Jinhaksa (jinhak.com) offers regular and rolling admissions recommendation services based on 2026 data, which students can use to help structure their application strategies (ideal, stable, or backup choices).
High School Admissions and Learning Resources
There have been no new announcements regarding specialized high school or autonomous private high school admissions in our coverage period. Below are the latest general updates from relevant institutions:
1. Admissions Portal Offers Study Strategies for 10th and 11th Graders
The portal provides content titled "[10th/11th Grade] Chronological Study and Admissions Preparation Strategies" to help students prepare effectively.
2. Guidance for 2026 Rolling Admissions Essay Exams
The portal has also released "[12th Grade] Preparation Methods for 2026 Rolling Admissions Essay Exams" for high school seniors.
3. Kangwon National University 2027 Admissions and 2026 Transfer Updates
Kangwon National University has posted its 2027 admissions plan, alongside information on 2026 transfer applications and the additional recruitment notice for 2026 spring semester graduate school programs.
Upcoming Schedule and Summary
Specific scheduling information for the coming week is limited; however, the following highlights remain relevant:
1. 2026 CSAT June Mock Exam Plan
Students are encouraged to review the official mock exam plan posted on adiga.kr.
2. Seoul National University Revised 2027 Plan
Relevant students and parents should verify the updated "2027 Undergraduate Admissions Plan" via the SNU admissions notice board.
3. Seoul Career and College Counseling Center 2027 Plans
Students and parents are advised to perform early checks on university-specific 2027 plans available through the center’s website.
Editor's Note: As of today (2026-05-16), there is limited new media coverage regarding admissions since May 14, 2026. The above information is based strictly on verified research results. Please check the linked sources for more detailed information.
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