Amid growing confusion among students and parents due to recent legal changes restricting the commercial use of student records, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education is establishing a robust college admission support system centered on public education. The initiative aims to alleviate anxiety for students and parents by providing reliable college admission information and personalized one-on-one counseling without the need for expensive private consulting.
The Education Research Information Center, under the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, announced on July 27 that it will implement a 'tailored college admission support program' for students, parents, and teachers in preparation for the 2027 college admissions cycle. This program is designed to minimize information gaps and confusion arising from the restrictions on the commercial use of student records imposed by amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
To help students navigate the complex college admission process, the center will offer a variety of services, including personalized one-on-one counseling, systematic support from top experts, and optimized college admission information through the Seoul Career and College Information Center and the 'SEN College Compass.'
A standout feature of the program is the '365-day comprehensive one-on-one counseling.' The Education Research Information Center will operate ongoing counseling, intensive counseling weeks, and a special college admission counseling center. This year, to enhance convenience for users, evening and virtual counseling options have been significantly expanded. Students and parents in Seoul can apply for personalized counseling through the Seoul Career and College Information Center's website.
Intensive counseling sessions will also be held in preparation for the crucial college admissions period. From July 29 to August 1, a '1:1 Special College Admission Counseling Center' will be open at the Jamsil Student Sports Center, expanding from 1,500 participants last year to 2,040 this year for in-depth face-to-face counseling. Pre-registration for this event has already closed.
Following this, an 'Intensive Counseling Week' will take place from August 21 to September 4, offering one-on-one virtual counseling for 600 students and parents in Seoul. Teachers from the College Admission Support Group and the Seoul Career and College Academic Planning Support Group will provide tailored support strategies across various fields, including medicine, specialized programs, and arts and physical education. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting August 7 through the college admission counseling reservation website.
The core strength of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's college counseling lies in its team of experienced teachers, who have accumulated over 20 years of expertise. The College Admission Support Group (114 members) and the Seoul Career and College Academic Planning Support Group (100 members) are directly involved in a virtuous cycle system that encompasses 'data development, information sessions, data analysis, and college counseling.' Last year, the satisfaction rate for the special counseling center they led was 98.4%, and the satisfaction rate for information sessions reached 97.9%, demonstrating a quality that surpasses expensive private consulting.
The 'SEN College Teacher Program,' based on credible data, is utilized by 286 out of 318 high schools in Seoul and 934 schools nationwide, reflecting high trust in the field. Students and parents can intuitively check potential colleges for admission based on their grades through the 'SEN College Compass' website and app.
Seoul Education Superintendent Jeong Geun-sik stated, "The purpose of prohibiting the commercial use of student records is to protect students' educational activities and ensure that college preparation is centered on public education. We will continue to expand reliable college support services based on the expertise of current teachers, enabling students and parents to prepare for college admissions without anxiety."
The Education Research Information Center, under the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, announced on July 27 that it will implement a 'tailored college admission support program' for students, parents, and teachers in preparation for the 2027 college admissions cycle. This program is designed to minimize information gaps and confusion arising from the restrictions on the commercial use of student records imposed by amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
To help students navigate the complex college admission process, the center will offer a variety of services, including personalized one-on-one counseling, systematic support from top experts, and optimized college admission information through the Seoul Career and College Information Center and the 'SEN College Compass.'
A standout feature of the program is the '365-day comprehensive one-on-one counseling.' The Education Research Information Center will operate ongoing counseling, intensive counseling weeks, and a special college admission counseling center. This year, to enhance convenience for users, evening and virtual counseling options have been significantly expanded. Students and parents in Seoul can apply for personalized counseling through the Seoul Career and College Information Center's website.
Intensive counseling sessions will also be held in preparation for the crucial college admissions period. From July 29 to August 1, a '1:1 Special College Admission Counseling Center' will be open at the Jamsil Student Sports Center, expanding from 1,500 participants last year to 2,040 this year for in-depth face-to-face counseling. Pre-registration for this event has already closed.
Following this, an 'Intensive Counseling Week' will take place from August 21 to September 4, offering one-on-one virtual counseling for 600 students and parents in Seoul. Teachers from the College Admission Support Group and the Seoul Career and College Academic Planning Support Group will provide tailored support strategies across various fields, including medicine, specialized programs, and arts and physical education. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting August 7 through the college admission counseling reservation website.
The core strength of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's college counseling lies in its team of experienced teachers, who have accumulated over 20 years of expertise. The College Admission Support Group (114 members) and the Seoul Career and College Academic Planning Support Group (100 members) are directly involved in a virtuous cycle system that encompasses 'data development, information sessions, data analysis, and college counseling.' Last year, the satisfaction rate for the special counseling center they led was 98.4%, and the satisfaction rate for information sessions reached 97.9%, demonstrating a quality that surpasses expensive private consulting.
The 'SEN College Teacher Program,' based on credible data, is utilized by 286 out of 318 high schools in Seoul and 934 schools nationwide, reflecting high trust in the field. Students and parents can intuitively check potential colleges for admission based on their grades through the 'SEN College Compass' website and app.
Seoul Education Superintendent Jeong Geun-sik stated, "The purpose of prohibiting the commercial use of student records is to protect students' educational activities and ensure that college preparation is centered on public education. We will continue to expand reliable college support services based on the expertise of current teachers, enabling students and parents to prepare for college admissions without anxiety."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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