Characteristics and Precautions of Student Record Book Curriculum Selection Test
A favorable selection for high school students, the most popular selection (comprehensive selection for student record books in the middle-upper range. Curriculum selection for student record books in the middle-lower range), a selection in which grades vary depending on the method of reflecting student record books, and a selection in which the satisfaction of the minimum academic ability standard for the College Scholastic Ability Test is important (in the case of the middle-upper range), there is little difference in grades between popular and unpopular departments of each university, and there are many duplicate passers and additional passers, so the filling rate is high.
Considerations when selecting a university for the student record book curriculum selection test
Based on the 3-year grade cut-off line for 2021-2023, the minimum of 2023 admission decisions and competition rates, select at least one upward and two stable places to determine whether to take the test. When selecting upward and stable, it should be noted that the cut-off line for popular departments goes up compared to the previous year, while that for unpopular departments goes down. If the previous year's grade cut-off line is lower than expected, the competition rate goes up and the grade cut-off line also rises again. It is essential to check the recent trend of competition rates. Even if the College Scholastic Ability Test has the lowest standard, it is possible to pass even at a lower level. The minimum compliance rate for the College Scholastic Ability Test at Korea University was an average of 43%, and for humanities majors, it was only 37% due to the influence of the integrated College Scholastic Ability Test. Sogang University was 60%, Kyung Hee University, which had a relatively low minimum for the College Scholastic Ability Test, was 75%, and Korea University was about 60%.
In the case of universities that have introduced qualitative evaluations (Konkuk University, Kyungpook National University, Kyung Hee University, Korea University, Dongguk University, Pusan National University, Sungkyunkwan University), the completion of elective subjects has a significant impact on the outcome. You should evaluate and take the test based on the minimum completion requirements for the student record book comprehensive selection. For universities that have introduced interview evaluations (Gachon University Regional Balance, Myongji University Student Record Book Curriculum Selection Test Interview, Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University), it is thought that the number of successful applicants will change as much as the interview reflection ratio, so check the possibility. The standard for grade cut-off lines that universities disclose is 50% and 70%. If you can predict the grade cut-off line of the last student by estimating the difference between 50% and 70% and between 70% and 100%, you can estimate the grade cut-off line of the last student. Taking this into account, let's estimate the upward test. Even if the school-age population decreases, the competition rate in Seoul and the metropolitan area has increased, and the competition rate in local private universities has generally decreased.
As the phenomenon of concentration in the metropolitan area is clearly present, we should estimate the upward and stable standards based on the 2023 grade cut-off line and choose a university. If you think that university reputation is more important than university department, you should choose a department with a low-grade cut-off line for your transcript and increase your chances of admission. In that case, you should inquire with the university you are applying to whether you can transfer to the department. Generally, except for the health care system, it is possible to change departments. According to the enforcement decree, department changes will be freely allowed from the 2024 academic year, but you should still check with the university. Society wants convergence talent. After university, let's look for departments that require a minor because we think that a minor is essential depending on the department. If you are still unsure after selecting a university, contact the university's admissions office. Unexpected results may come out.
29 Major Department Student Record Book Curriculum Competition Rate Trends
Among the 29 major departments, 12 departments including Chinese, bio, semiconductor, big data, finance, English, mathematics, Japanese, artificial intelligence, Korean, new materials, and psychology have shown a significant increase in competition rates in the student record book curriculum competition and are likely to continue to rise in 2024. Although the competition rate can rise and fall depending on the university, it is likely to rise in the case of the overall admission process. On the other hand, 17 departments, including architecture/construction, mechanical engineering/automobile/shipbuilding, nursing, chemical engineering, economics, life science, software, administration/police, information and communication, management, media/newspaper/advertising, accounting/taxation, medicine/Oriental medicine/Chinese medicine/veterinary medicine, electronics, electrical engineering, computer, and pharmacy, have slightly decreased compared to 2022.
The main reason is that the introduction of the student record book curriculum competition by the top-tier universities in 2022 had an impact, so the competition rate is expected to remain the same based on the 2023 academic year. Departments that have declined in 2023 compared to 2022 have had the effect of attracting local students to Seoul overall. It seems that the intention of revitalizing local universities has actually led local students to move to Seoul in reverse. Since the student record book curriculum competition is advantageous for general high schools and more advantageous for local schools, this phenomenon is expected to continue in 2024. In addition to the recently emerging advanced departments such as bio, big data, and artificial intelligence, it was surprising that Chinese, English, and Japanese departments also showed a three-year consecutive increase, which suggests that both male and female students had a tendency to take the exam in the capital area. Many departments have doubled their competition rates from 2021 to 2023 in the student record book curriculum competition, including big data, mathematics, and artificial intelligence.
However, it can be confirmed that the competition rate of the nursing and software departments has risen in 2023 compared to 2022, but has returned to the same level as the 2021 competition rate. The common point of these two departments is that they can engage in economic activities regardless of university level based on qualifications or skills, regardless of region. After confirming that the competition rate of the software department has returned to the original level, it was expected that the same change in competition rate would occur in the nursing department, and it was confirmed that the same change in competition rate could be seen. Based on this, it is expected that this year will be similar to or lower than last year. Departments that have continued to increase in competition rates for three consecutive years are likely to continue to increase this year. Especially considering that university competition rates respond to social trends to some extent, the fields of bio, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors, which are government nurturing projects as advanced industries, are likely to rise this year as well.
