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[Real Reality]

KICE notified all 642,583 test-takers of the individual scores Tuesday.
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200312/200312020009.html

Guess what will be in the news this week and next week.

[Real Reality]

Good idea? Good use of time?

Many high school seniors openly admitted that they would put off entering college for another year to get a higher score next time.

"I was shocked to see my score drop 10 points compared to my predicted score," a senior at Sinmyung Girls' High School in Incheon said. "This leaves me unqualified for my chosen university so I want to spend another year preparing."
http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2003/12/03/200312030043.asp

[weatherman]

I here you man, but I feel this might not be that bad of thing. Most kids are too immature for univeristy life anyways, and so much depends on where they head off to party. If mean if they don't party with the right socio-economic group, then their life has be lowered a notch or two. All in all it is good for the acadamies, and the teachers who work at these acadamies. It is apart of the system, and this part isn't that bad. Having a second chance isn't all that bad.

[katydid]

[Tiberious aka Sparkles]

[Mr. Pink]

I heard one of my old students (he is 3rd year now) got in the top 200 in Korea...too bad even if he goes to SNU he won't get the real education he really really wants

[Real Reality]

The government�s decision to accept multiple answers for a question in this year�s college entrance exam is causing controversy. But things are different from back in 1965. The 1965 case was only related to some students� passage or failure of the test, so there was no disadvantage to other students. But this year, with the re-grading of test results, students� rankings can be different.

Then and now, Korea is still a republic of entrance exams.
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200312/200312010030.html

[shawner88]

I have a simple solution to half of Koreas problems: do away with the CSAT all together. Make entrance to the University based on high school grades and extracurricular activities and an interview test such as an essay or maybe a multiple choice test based on the Univerisity program they are trying to enroll in, not general tests. This would create a better public school system and due away with the endless stress these students go through. I know this sounds too simple, anyone have any ideads to enrich this plan?

[Real Reality]

shawner88,

Grades, not exam, studied as key to college entrance
A similar admission system was carried out by a previous government in Korea before 1980.
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/200303/08/200303080320380239900090409041.html

For the 2005 ordinary University admission for Seoul National University, Scholastic Aptitude Test scores will take up a higher proportion than now, and the proportion of school records will be decreased. For the Regional Balance admission, high school seniors who received principal's recommendation will be selected by the following criteria: 80% high school performance, 10% documentary evidence, including recommendation, letter of self-introduction, and 10% interview. Therefore, school records may have great influence on students' University admission.
http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?bicode=040000&biid=2003090967298

The CSAT is offered only once a year. Why? Tradition? Cost?

The SAT is offered seven times a year. ($28.50)
The ACT is offered six times a year. ($26.00 in U.S. / $42.00 outside U.S.)
The TOEFL is offered six times a year.
----- TOEFL computer based test: Appointments are available throughout the year, but you must call at least three days before your first-choice appointment date. Centers fill quickly, so it is best to schedule your appointment early. You can only test once per calendar month. The busiest months are October, November, December, April, and May.
The TOEFL costs US$130.

[Mr. Pink]

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