The Ministry of Education announced on August 11 that registration for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) will begin on August 24 at 85 education support offices and high schools nationwide.
To enhance convenience for test-takers, an online pre-input system will be available. However, candidates must visit the registration site in person for identity verification to complete their registration, requiring careful attention from applicants.
Registration for the CSAT will be conducted through online pre-input and in-person registration. In-person registration will take place daily from August 24 to September 4, excluding weekends, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The online pre-input system, designed to reduce the hassle of the registration process, will be operational from 9 a.m. on August 20 until 6 p.m. on September 3. During this period, candidates can access the system 24/7 to enter their exam information.
Additionally, the payment method for exam fees has been improved this year. Fees can be paid via credit card, virtual accounts, or mobile payments at both the online pre-input system and in-person registration sites. However, cash payments will not be accepted on-site.
It is crucial to note that even after completing the online pre-input, candidates must visit the registration site to undergo identity verification with an ID and receive a 'registration receipt' to finalize their application. Those who find it difficult to use the online system or need to submit supporting documents, including foreigners, should bring the necessary paperwork to the registration site directly.
For current students, registration will be conducted at their respective high schools, while graduates should register at their former high schools. However, if a graduate's current registered address differs from the location of their former high school, they may register at the education support office corresponding to their current address. Those who passed the high school equivalency exam can also register at their local education support office.
Candidates must register in person, and proxy registration is only permitted for individuals with unavoidable circumstances, such as long-term hospitalization, military service, incarceration, or those residing abroad on the registration date, provided they have received approval from the local education superintendent.
When visiting the registration site, candidates must bring an ID for verification along with two recent passport-sized photos (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken within the last six months.
A Ministry of Education official stated, "After the in-person registration deadline, no additional registrations or modifications to applications will be allowed. Candidates must carefully verify all information during the designated registration period to avoid any disadvantages."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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