June Mock Exam for 2027 College Entrance Test Shows Easier Difficulty Compared to Last Year

The June mock exam for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test was conducted nationwide on June 4. Education experts noted that while the Korean and math sections were somewhat easier compared to last year's exam, which was deemed exceptionally difficult, the questions aimed at differentiating top students remained challenging.
 
The Korean section was formatted similarly to last year's exam, with questions that were either comparable or slightly easier. The reading materials included a variety of topics such as information asymmetry and surface tension of liquids. In the literature section, many works were linked to EBS materials, enhancing the perceived connection. However, students who struggled to grasp the logical flow of the passages likely faced difficulties in answering.
 
The math section also mirrored last year's exam in difficulty, with the common subjects addressing core concepts in a balanced manner. The elective subjects (probability and statistics, calculus, geometry) included questions that assessed overall learning completeness from basic concepts to applications. High-difficulty questions aimed at differentiation were found in the Math II sections on derivatives and sequences, following last year's trend.
 
In the English section, assessments indicated a level similar to last year's first-grade pass rate (3.11%). The length of the passages and the presence of unfamiliar vocabulary likely contributed to a heightened perceived difficulty for students. Notably, attractive distractors were included in question types like fill-in-the-blank inference to ensure differentiation among top students.
 
Experts advised that the results of this mock exam should be used as a tool for college admission strategies. Lim Sung-ho, head of Jongno Academy, stated, "Despite the English section being similar or slightly easier than last year's very difficult exam, it likely felt quite challenging for students. While there were no high-difficulty killer questions, sufficient differentiation was achieved through the process of finding the correct answers among the options."
 
Kim Byeong-jin, head of Etoos Education Assessment Research Institute, commented, "The Korean and math sections were generally not difficult. However, students likely faced challenges with the length of the English passages and vocabulary." He added, "It is not advisable to hastily determine early application thresholds based solely on the June mock exam results. This exam should serve as a guide for students to reflect on their learning situation and address any shortcomings rather than just checking scores."
 
Meanwhile, the grading results of this June mock exam are scheduled to be communicated to students on July 1. Students should use the notified scores and analysis of incorrect answers to reorganize their final study roadmap for the remaining five months.