Sogang University will admit 1,044 students in its early admissions process for the 2027 academic year, accounting for 58.2% of the total enrollment. The breakdown of admissions includes 180 for the academic record (regional balance) category, 494 for comprehensive admissions General I, 74 for General II, 85 for comprehensive admissions (opportunity balance), 34 for comprehensive admissions (Sogang values), 6 for comprehensive admissions (specialized high school graduates), and 171 for the essay (general) category. The key features of this year's early admissions include the bifurcation of the comprehensive admissions process and a significant simplification of evaluation criteria, along with strict standards regarding school violence incidents.
One of the most notable changes in the 2027 early admissions process is the separation of the comprehensive admissions General category into 'General I' and 'General II.' General I will recruit 494 students for individual departments, operating under a major reservation system that allows students to enter the major they select upon application.
In contrast, the newly established General II will recruit 74 students across broader categories, including the humanities, social sciences, and knowledge convergence media departments, as well as newly created departments such as the humanities-based liberal arts, SCIENCE-based liberal arts, and AI-based liberal arts, thereby expanding students' autonomy in choosing their majors. To widen the application scope for candidates, overlapping applications between General I and General II are permitted.
The comprehensive admissions process will select students based on 100% documentation, except for the specialized high school graduate category, which will include a staged interview. The evaluation will consider academic ability (50%), growth potential (30%), and community engagement (20%), providing a comprehensive assessment of high school performance. The focus is on selecting students who have demonstrated potential through self-directed exploration of interests and diverse experiences, rather than those tailored to specific majors.
To alleviate the burden on applicants, the evaluation criteria for major admissions have been significantly simplified. The academic record (regional balance) category allows each high school to recommend up to 20 students, selecting based solely on 'academic record 100%' (90% grade calculation + 10% achievement).
The essay (general) category will also select new students based solely on 'essay 100%' without considering other subjects. The essay exam will be held on November 21 for natural science students and November 22 for humanities students.
Both categories have eliminated the requirement for minimum academic standards, allowing students to freely choose subjects from all areas in Korean, mathematics, and inquiry. The minimum academic standards for the academic record (regional balance) category require students to achieve grades within the top three in three of the four areas: Korean, mathematics, English, and inquiry (one subject), with a maximum of four in Korean history. For the essay (general) category, students must meet a combined grade of 7 in three of the four areas (with a maximum of four in Korean history).
Another key aspect of this year's early admissions is the strict penalties for school violence incidents. All final scores for early admissions will include mandatory consideration of school violence incidents. Applicants who receive a first-level sanction will have 100 points deducted from their total score, while those receiving second-level sanctions or higher will be excluded from selection altogether. This measure reflects Sogang University's educational philosophy, which emphasizes consideration, communication, and adherence to rules.
Applications for Sogang University's early admissions will be accepted from 10 a.m. on September 8 to 6 p.m. on September 11. Students can apply across all departments without distinction between humanities and natural sciences, and overlapping applications are allowed within the eligibility criteria. However, applicants may only apply to one department per category, and certain high school types may be ineligible, so candidates should carefully review the detailed guidelines for the 2027 admissions process.
One of the most notable changes in the 2027 early admissions process is the separation of the comprehensive admissions General category into 'General I' and 'General II.' General I will recruit 494 students for individual departments, operating under a major reservation system that allows students to enter the major they select upon application.
In contrast, the newly established General II will recruit 74 students across broader categories, including the humanities, social sciences, and knowledge convergence media departments, as well as newly created departments such as the humanities-based liberal arts, SCIENCE-based liberal arts, and AI-based liberal arts, thereby expanding students' autonomy in choosing their majors. To widen the application scope for candidates, overlapping applications between General I and General II are permitted.
The comprehensive admissions process will select students based on 100% documentation, except for the specialized high school graduate category, which will include a staged interview. The evaluation will consider academic ability (50%), growth potential (30%), and community engagement (20%), providing a comprehensive assessment of high school performance. The focus is on selecting students who have demonstrated potential through self-directed exploration of interests and diverse experiences, rather than those tailored to specific majors.
To alleviate the burden on applicants, the evaluation criteria for major admissions have been significantly simplified. The academic record (regional balance) category allows each high school to recommend up to 20 students, selecting based solely on 'academic record 100%' (90% grade calculation + 10% achievement).
The essay (general) category will also select new students based solely on 'essay 100%' without considering other subjects. The essay exam will be held on November 21 for natural science students and November 22 for humanities students.
Both categories have eliminated the requirement for minimum academic standards, allowing students to freely choose subjects from all areas in Korean, mathematics, and inquiry. The minimum academic standards for the academic record (regional balance) category require students to achieve grades within the top three in three of the four areas: Korean, mathematics, English, and inquiry (one subject), with a maximum of four in Korean history. For the essay (general) category, students must meet a combined grade of 7 in three of the four areas (with a maximum of four in Korean history).
Another key aspect of this year's early admissions is the strict penalties for school violence incidents. All final scores for early admissions will include mandatory consideration of school violence incidents. Applicants who receive a first-level sanction will have 100 points deducted from their total score, while those receiving second-level sanctions or higher will be excluded from selection altogether. This measure reflects Sogang University's educational philosophy, which emphasizes consideration, communication, and adherence to rules.
Applications for Sogang University's early admissions will be accepted from 10 a.m. on September 8 to 6 p.m. on September 11. Students can apply across all departments without distinction between humanities and natural sciences, and overlapping applications are allowed within the eligibility criteria. However, applicants may only apply to one department per category, and certain high school types may be ineligible, so candidates should carefully review the detailed guidelines for the 2027 admissions process.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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