The Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) is taking steps to provide accurate college admissions information to students and parents while alleviating the burden of private education costs. The KCUE announced it will host the '2027 College Admissions Fair' from July 23 to 25 at COEX Hall A in Samseong-dong, Seoul, featuring participation from 150 major universities nationwide and offering personalized one-on-one consultations based on each university's admissions results.
The fair is being organized in response to the increasing demand for information from students, parents, and high school teachers, following the recent announcement of reforms to the 2028 college admissions system and the ongoing rise in the proportion of early admissions.
Participating institutions include major universities in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area, such as Seoul National University, Korea University, and Sungkyunkwan University, as well as regional public universities. Notably, universities established under special laws, including Taeyang University, Korea Traditional Culture University, and Korea Energy Engineering University, will also be present.
A key feature of the fair will be the one-on-one personalized consultations at designated booths, where admissions-related professors, admissions officers, and staff from each university will provide tailored support strategies based on the previous year's admissions results. Additionally, informational materials regarding admissions guidelines will be distributed for free.
The KCUE will also operate a separate 'one-on-one college admissions counseling center' staffed by experienced counselors from the KCUE. This center will be located in the conference room on the third floor of COEX and will be available for free to anyone who makes a reservation in advance during the fair.
Furthermore, various promotional booths will be set up to allow students to search for admissions information from their desired universities. These include a 'Comprehensive Admissions Information Center' for searching admissions criteria and results from universities nationwide, an 'Admissions Information Portal' featuring AI-based chatbots and common application procedures, a 'University Information Center,' and a booth providing information for student-athletes from the Korea University Sports Council, among others, to assist in college preparation.
For students who are unable to receive counseling during the fair, the KCUE plans to continue offering phone consultations through its admissions counseling center and online consultations via the admissions information portal 'Where to Go' after the event.
The fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with last entry at 4:30 p.m.), and admission is priced at 2,000 won. More details, including registration for entry, can be found on the college admissions fair website.
Lee Gi-jeong, president of the KCUE and president of Hanyang University, stated, "As a large-scale fair with participation from 150 universities nationwide, I hope it serves as a valuable opportunity for students to communicate directly with universities and find the path that best suits their aptitudes and career goals. We will strive to provide fair and reliable admissions information to ease the burden of college preparation while helping participating universities connect with outstanding students who align with their ideals."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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