The Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) has established the 'College Admissions Information Fair' as an essential event for students and parents preparing for college entrance exams. Since its inception in 2010, the fair has surpassed 640,000 cumulative visitors, earning recognition as the largest platform for providing fair and systematic admissions information.
KCUE announced on August 13 that the '2027 College Admissions Information Fair,' held from July 23 to 25 at COEX in Seoul, concluded successfully with participation from 150 universities nationwide.
This year's fair, marking its 17th edition, recorded a total of 644,600 visitors. Excluding the cancellations in 2021 and 2022 due to COVID-19, the average attendance has been about 43,000 per year.
At the fair, a team of college admissions experts from KCUE provided personalized 'one-on-one college counseling' tailored to each student's academic performance and aptitude, receiving positive feedback. This year, there was a notable interest in support strategies and understanding admission thresholds in rapidly evolving fields such as flexible major selection and advanced programs.
The systematic flow of students and parents who received pre-consultation moving to university booths for in-depth discussions with staff was also prominent.
As the fair continues, participating universities are enhancing their strategies. Lee Sung-cheol, head of admissions at Namseoul University, stated, "While the early fairs focused on simply providing information about admissions criteria, they have now transformed into a recruiting format that secures potential candidates in a timely manner, in response to the declining school-age population." He added that detailed one-on-one counseling based on last year's admitted students' score distributions is being conducted in conjunction with the admissions information portal 'Adiga.'
Jang Boo-hwan, head of admissions at Kyungil University, noted that the application and enrollment rates of students who received on-site counseling have been significantly high, contributing to tangible admission outcomes. Jeon Sang-yong, head of admissions at Jeonbuk National University, remarked, "We often see first- and second-year high school students visiting with concerns about their career paths, and we hope this will help them make informed decisions about their futures and universities."
Lee Kyung-hee, secretary-general of KCUE, emphasized, "In light of the increasing proportion of admissions through rolling recruitment and changes in the admissions environment, providing fair and accurate information is more important than ever. KCUE will continue to respect the autonomy and specialization of universities while prioritizing the reduction of students' admissions burdens and serving as a reliable bridge of information between universities and students."
KCUE announced on August 13 that the '2027 College Admissions Information Fair,' held from July 23 to 25 at COEX in Seoul, concluded successfully with participation from 150 universities nationwide.
This year's fair, marking its 17th edition, recorded a total of 644,600 visitors. Excluding the cancellations in 2021 and 2022 due to COVID-19, the average attendance has been about 43,000 per year.
At the fair, a team of college admissions experts from KCUE provided personalized 'one-on-one college counseling' tailored to each student's academic performance and aptitude, receiving positive feedback. This year, there was a notable interest in support strategies and understanding admission thresholds in rapidly evolving fields such as flexible major selection and advanced programs.
The systematic flow of students and parents who received pre-consultation moving to university booths for in-depth discussions with staff was also prominent.
As the fair continues, participating universities are enhancing their strategies. Lee Sung-cheol, head of admissions at Namseoul University, stated, "While the early fairs focused on simply providing information about admissions criteria, they have now transformed into a recruiting format that secures potential candidates in a timely manner, in response to the declining school-age population." He added that detailed one-on-one counseling based on last year's admitted students' score distributions is being conducted in conjunction with the admissions information portal 'Adiga.'
Jang Boo-hwan, head of admissions at Kyungil University, noted that the application and enrollment rates of students who received on-site counseling have been significantly high, contributing to tangible admission outcomes. Jeon Sang-yong, head of admissions at Jeonbuk National University, remarked, "We often see first- and second-year high school students visiting with concerns about their career paths, and we hope this will help them make informed decisions about their futures and universities."
Lee Kyung-hee, secretary-general of KCUE, emphasized, "In light of the increasing proportion of admissions through rolling recruitment and changes in the admissions environment, providing fair and accurate information is more important than ever. KCUE will continue to respect the autonomy and specialization of universities while prioritizing the reduction of students' admissions burdens and serving as a reliable bridge of information between universities and students."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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