In preparation for the 2027 college admissions, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education is launching a large-scale public education support network to alleviate anxiety among students and parents and reduce reliance on private education.
The Office's Educational Research and Information Center announced on June 21 that it will begin implementing a "Tailored Academic Guidance Integrated Support Project" starting in July, aimed at students, parents, and teachers.
This support initiative is designed to enhance understanding of the diverse and complex college admissions processes and to assist in developing practical support strategies based on detailed data. The Educational Research and Information Center plans to establish an integrated support system that includes: information sessions for college admissions, production and distribution of guidance videos and materials, and the operation of a one-on-one special academic counseling center, thereby increasing the credibility and public nature of public education guidance.
Diving Deep into Each University: Tailored Group Lectures for Admissions
The first major event of the integrated support project will be the "Understanding and Preparing for the 2027 College Admissions Information Session" in collaboration with SEN. This session will take place on July 11 at 1:30 PM at the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's Education Training Center in Umyeon.
This year’s session will feature a new format that moves beyond traditional one-way information delivery. Students and parents will be grouped into five categories (A to E) based on their preferred universities, allowing for more in-depth information on admissions for those institutions through "Tailored Group Lectures."
The program will be divided into two main sessions. The first session will cover the overall flow of college admissions and strategies for each type of admission process. The second session will allow participants to move to classrooms based on their selected university groups, where they will delve into detailed admissions data analysis and tailored support strategies.
The session will feature veteran teachers from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's College Admissions Support Team, who will provide credible and firsthand information. Students and parents wishing to attend can register on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 AM on June 23 through a QR code provided in a common notice sent to all high schools, with a total of 1,000 spots available.
This year’s session will feature a new format that moves beyond traditional one-way information delivery. Students and parents will be grouped into five categories (A to E) based on their preferred universities, allowing for more in-depth information on admissions for those institutions through "Tailored Group Lectures."
The program will be divided into two main sessions. The first session will cover the overall flow of college admissions and strategies for each type of admission process. The second session will allow participants to move to classrooms based on their selected university groups, where they will delve into detailed admissions data analysis and tailored support strategies.
The session will feature veteran teachers from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's College Admissions Support Team, who will provide credible and firsthand information. Students and parents wishing to attend can register on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 AM on June 23 through a QR code provided in a common notice sent to all high schools, with a total of 1,000 spots available.
Overcoming Spatial Constraints: Distribution of 12 Videos and 4 Admission Guides
To assist those unable to attend the offline session or who require additional detailed information, high-quality academic guidance content will be made available online.
A total of 12 types of "College Admissions Guidance Videos" will be produced to enhance the counseling capabilities of senior year teachers and provide practical solutions for academic guidance. These videos will be meticulously tailored to reflect the latest college admission trends and the needs of schools.
Specifically, the videos will include seven strategies for different fields such as medicine, nursing, and specialized programs, along with two tailored strategies for admissions types like opportunity balance and specialized high school admissions, and two strategies for specific universities and community colleges. Additionally, one video will cover the use of the SEN college admissions counseling program for teachers, creating a comprehensive set of practical content.
These videos will be released sequentially starting July 10 on the Seoul Career and Academic Information Center's website and the YouTube channel "Seoul Education Teacher TV."
Furthermore, four types of "College Admissions Guidance Materials" will be published, systematically compiling extensive data and tailored strategies for college admissions. These materials will include a general guide for teachers and two detailed booklets analyzing four-year universities, community colleges, and specialized high school admissions, along with a booklet designed for parents to understand and prepare for college admissions.
Printed copies of the teacher's materials will be distributed directly to all high schools in Seoul. Additionally, students and parents will have easy access to the materials online in e-book and PDF formats starting July 15 on the Seoul Career and Academic Information Center's website.
A total of 12 types of "College Admissions Guidance Videos" will be produced to enhance the counseling capabilities of senior year teachers and provide practical solutions for academic guidance. These videos will be meticulously tailored to reflect the latest college admission trends and the needs of schools.
Specifically, the videos will include seven strategies for different fields such as medicine, nursing, and specialized programs, along with two tailored strategies for admissions types like opportunity balance and specialized high school admissions, and two strategies for specific universities and community colleges. Additionally, one video will cover the use of the SEN college admissions counseling program for teachers, creating a comprehensive set of practical content.
These videos will be released sequentially starting July 10 on the Seoul Career and Academic Information Center's website and the YouTube channel "Seoul Education Teacher TV."
Furthermore, four types of "College Admissions Guidance Materials" will be published, systematically compiling extensive data and tailored strategies for college admissions. These materials will include a general guide for teachers and two detailed booklets analyzing four-year universities, community colleges, and specialized high school admissions, along with a booklet designed for parents to understand and prepare for college admissions.
Printed copies of the teacher's materials will be distributed directly to all high schools in Seoul. Additionally, students and parents will have easy access to the materials online in e-book and PDF formats starting July 15 on the Seoul Career and Academic Information Center's website.
Finding Your Winning Strategy: Launch of the 1:1 Special Academic Counseling Center
To provide personalized support for students who have established their basic strategies through the information session and materials, a close-contact face-to-face counseling center will be launched. The Educational Research and Information Center will operate a "1:1 Special Academic Counseling Center" from July 29 to August 1 at the Jamsil Student Sports Center.
Experienced teachers from the College Admissions Support Team will serve as one-on-one counselors. They will provide in-depth analysis of each student's academic records and personal performance indicators for a total of 2,040 high school students (current students and graduates) and their parents.
Counseling applications will be accepted online on a first-come, first-served basis starting July 13 through a dedicated website. To ensure inclusivity, counseling for applicants from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, including low-income families, multicultural families, and special education needs, will begin at 10 AM that day (100 spots). General admissions (1,940 spots) will open at 2 PM on the same day.
The 2027 college admissions will be the last conducted under the current 2015 revised curriculum, leading to heightened anxiety and a demand for detailed strategies among students and parents. The comprehensive online and offline information network and personalized one-on-one counseling offered by the Educational Research and Information Center are expected to serve as a reliable guide for students navigating the complex admissions landscape.
Jeong Geun-sik, the Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, stated, "Through reliable public education guidance, we will significantly reduce the unnecessary burden of private education on parents. We will continuously strengthen our comprehensive public education support system, from information sessions to tailored videos, materials, and the 1:1 special counseling center, ensuring that all students in Seoul can prepare for college admissions and plan their futures with confidence."
Experienced teachers from the College Admissions Support Team will serve as one-on-one counselors. They will provide in-depth analysis of each student's academic records and personal performance indicators for a total of 2,040 high school students (current students and graduates) and their parents.
Counseling applications will be accepted online on a first-come, first-served basis starting July 13 through a dedicated website. To ensure inclusivity, counseling for applicants from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, including low-income families, multicultural families, and special education needs, will begin at 10 AM that day (100 spots). General admissions (1,940 spots) will open at 2 PM on the same day.
The 2027 college admissions will be the last conducted under the current 2015 revised curriculum, leading to heightened anxiety and a demand for detailed strategies among students and parents. The comprehensive online and offline information network and personalized one-on-one counseling offered by the Educational Research and Information Center are expected to serve as a reliable guide for students navigating the complex admissions landscape.
Jeong Geun-sik, the Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, stated, "Through reliable public education guidance, we will significantly reduce the unnecessary burden of private education on parents. We will continuously strengthen our comprehensive public education support system, from information sessions to tailored videos, materials, and the 1:1 special counseling center, ensuring that all students in Seoul can prepare for college admissions and plan their futures with confidence."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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