Conclusion: Students, Once Again, Become the Subjects of an Experiment
College Admissions: Is "Academic Suitability" Now the Key Factor? – A New Paradigm in Admissions Through an Interview with Oh-Hyun Kwon, Honorary Professor at Seoul National University College admissions in South Korea are not just a simple “test.” They are a complex battlefield where students, parents, teachers, and education policies collide. With ever-changing admissions systems, the relentless presence of private education, and the constant question of “What choice will be most advantageous for my child?” parents often feel like they have lost their guiding compass. In the midst of this chaos, Oh-Hyun Kwon, the former head of the Seoul National University admissions office, has proposed a new admissions strategy. His core message is simple: "It’s not just about which subjects a student has taken, but how they have studied them." As soon as I heard this, one question immediately came to mind: "So what exactly should students be doing?" Today, b...