[2027 Early Admission] Samyook University Significantly Expands Essay Track... Pharmacy Department Also Introduces 'Short-Answer Essay'

Early Admission Accounts for Nearly 80% of Total Enrollment
204 More Students Than Last Year

Samyook University will recruit 1,029 students for early admission for the 2027 academic year. This marks an increase of 204 students, or 24.73%, compared to the 825 students selected last year. As a result, the proportion of early admissions now accounts for nearly 80% of the total enrollment quota.

The most notable change in this year's early admissions is the expansion of the 'Excellence in Essay Admission Track.' Excluding the Department of Theology and the arts and physical education fields, 277 students will be selected through this track, an increase of 123 students (79.87%) from last year. This is the largest intake among all admission tracks. In addition, the Department of Pharmacy will introduce the essay admission track for the first time this year, recruiting 5 students.

The Excellence in Essay Admission Track selects successful candidates solely based on the essay test score, with no consideration of high school records. For general departments, the minimum requirement for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) is set as achieving grade 3 or better in one subject among Korean, English, Math, or Inquiry (one subject), thereby significantly reducing the burden on applicants. The requirement can be met with just one subject from the Inquiry section. However, for the Department of Pharmacy, applicants must achieve a combined grade of 5 or better in three subjects among Korean, English, Math (Calculus or Geometry), or Science Inquiry (one subject).

It is also noteworthy that the essay test is structured in a 'short-answer essay' format. For general departments, applicants must answer a total of 13 questions in Korean and Math within 80 minutes. This is a reduction from last year's 15 questions and will alleviate time pressure. The Department of Pharmacy, which has its own separate exam, will have 8 math questions, with the exam also lasting 80 minutes.

The Seum Talent Admission Track (Comprehensive Track) will recruit 231 students. In the first stage, 400% of the quota will be selected solely based on document review. In the second stage, the decision will be made by combining 60% of the first stage score with 40% from the interview. The stage two interview is based exclusively on the student's school records and document review, with individual questions asked—no prompts will be presented. The interview is limited to 8 minutes. The CSAT minimum requirement for the Seum Talent Admission Track applies only to the Department of Pharmacy (combined grade of 5 or better in three subjects).

Gyuil Lee, Dean of Admissions at Sahmyook University

The Principal's Recommendation Track, which is based on school grades, will recruit 131 students. This track selects candidates based 100% on school academic records, reflecting the grades from the first semester of the first year through the first semester of the third year, without weighting by grade.

The Department of Pharmacy will recruit a total of 26 students through early admission this year, an increase of 10 compared to last year (16 students).

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