The College Scholastic Ability Test One Week Away... Admissions Industry Advises "Check Test Site Routes, Maintain Confidence"

Checking exam site location, prohibited items, etc.
Difficult to predict difficulty but "Core Summary"
"Maintain confidence through final review"

With the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) scheduled for the 14th just 6 days away, the admissions industry has provided essential guidelines for examinees to check before the exam. They especially urged students to lightly review only the materials they have already organized to maintain confidence.

On the 8th, the admissions industry emphasized preparing for the test day through a preliminary check. Kim Byung-jin, Director of the Etoos Education Evaluation Research Institute, said, "It is important not only to review the regulations regarding permitted items and prepare what to bring to the test site in advance, but also to simulate the CSAT exam schedule in your mind to visualize the situation on the day and approach the exam accordingly." He advised, "By mentally rehearsing the procedures for each subject in the 4th session, where mistakes are common, and the submission of electronic devices, students should not forget that the most important goal is to achieve a score close to their true ability."

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Daesung Academy stated, "Examinees must attend the preliminary gathering held the day before the CSAT to receive their admission ticket and confirm the location of the test site." They added, "Even if the test site is a familiar place, it is advisable to visit once in advance to check transportation options, travel time, and the surrounding geography as a precaution."

Types of Items Allowed and Prohibited During Exams. Provided by the Ministry of Education.

This year's CSAT will see the largest number of repeat test-takers (graduates or above) ever, influenced by factors such as the increase in medical school quotas. Following the difficult June mock exam, the September mock exam was relatively easier, making it difficult to predict the difficulty level of the actual CSAT.

Nevertheless, the admissions industry stressed the importance of mind control over intensive studying right before the exam. Nam Yoon-gon, Director of the Megastudy Education Admissions Strategy Research Institute, said, "After the preliminary gathering, it is best to return home immediately and lightly review frequently read books to finish studying." He added, "Lightly reading your own summarized notes by subject helps improve memory and boosts confidence." Director Nam emphasized, "One study method to avoid during the final stage before the CSAT is solving new problems," urging students to maintain their confidence until the very end.