ROK College Admissions Updates: 대한민국 입시 정보
As of April 29, 2026, there is significant interest in the transition to a 5-grade high school GPA system starting with the 2026 academic year. Seoul National University has revised its 2027 admissions plan, and the application schedule for science high schools is approaching. This briefing covers verified updates.
ROK College Admissions Briefing — April 29, 2026
Major Education Policies and Admission Changes
1. 5-Grade High School GPA System, Starting 2026 Admissions
Starting with the 2026 academic year, the high school GPA evaluation system will shift from the current 9-grade scale to a 5-grade scale. This change significantly alters the percentage of students in each grade bracket, directly impacting academic performance assessments and college application strategies.
2. Seoul National University Revised 2027 Admissions Plan
The Admissions Office at Seoul National University (SNU) has updated its "2027 Academic Year Undergraduate Admission Plan" following the Korean Council for University Education's recommendation regarding practical skill assessments for the College of Fine Arts, the Department of Physical Education in the College of Education, and the College of Music. Candidates and parents must check the latest updates on the SNU Admissions website.
3. Seoul Career and Admissions Center Updates 2027 Admission Guides
The Seoul Career and Admissions Center (Seoul Jinro Jinhak Information Center) currently provides an information portal for 2027 admission plans. Clicking on a university name directs users to that institution's official website. Students are strictly advised to verify detailed application requirements on the official sites of each university.
Admissions Strategy and Analysis
⚠️ This section contains information currently available from search results, as there has been limited new analytical coverage published in the last 24 hours (since April 27, 2026).
1. Jinhaksa Continues Admissions Information Services
Jinhaksa offers various analysis tools for students, including admissions information, acceptance forecasting, college and major details, counseling, recommended elective courses, mentor lectures, and research topics for performance assessments.
2. Seoul Career and Admissions Center Resources
The center provides resources for high school seniors, including strategy guides for comprehensive student record screening, university-specific analysis, specialized tracks for education, health, medical, and arts/athletics, information on special tracks for vocational high schools, and online admission guide videos.
3. EBSi Admission Planning Service
EBSi offers comprehensive services including regular/early admissions, official news, admission magazines, learning strategy columns, 1-on-1 counseling, webinars, and essay feedback, along with access to the 2026 and 2027 university admission plans.
High School Admissions and Learning Updates
1. Science High School 2027 Application Schedule Announced
According to the Veritas Alpha high school admissions calendar, the application timeline for the 2027 school year is as follows: ▲Korea Science Academy (KSA) General Track: 5/6 (Wed) – 5/13 (Wed); ▲Daegu Science High School: 5/18 (Mon) – 5/20 (Wed); ▲Gwangju Science High School: 5/20 (Wed) – 5/22 (Fri).
2. Seoul City Recruiting for "2026 Youth Life Design School" (1st Cohort)
Seoul Metropolitan Government is recruiting participants for the "2026 Youth Life Design School," aimed at helping young people explore career paths during major life transitions. Applications are open from April 27 (Mon) 10:00 to May 18 (Mon) 17:00.
3. CHA University 2027 Admissions Plan
CHA University has released its 2027 admission plan, including special tracks for overseas citizens and foreign nationals. The university notes that these plans are subject to change based on structural adjustments or Korean Council for University Education guidelines.
Upcoming Admissions Schedule
1. KSA General Track Application: 5/6 (Wed) – 13 (Wed)
2. Daegu Science High School Application: 5/18 (Mon) – 20 (Wed)
3. Gwangju Science High School Application: 5/20 (Wed) – 22 (Fri)
4. Seoul Youth Life Design School Deadline: 5/18 (Mon) 17:00
📌 Editor's Note: As of today (2026-04-29), there have been limited new policy announcements from the Ministry of Education or major institutions in the last 24 hours. This briefing reflects verified information; please visit the Ministry of Education (moe.go.kr) or the Korean Council for University Education for further details.
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