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[입시KU:티비] 수시모집요강 읽어주는 건대 1편: 주요변경사항(2027학년도)

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Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas / concepts covered

  • Purpose of the video series: Konkuk University admissions officers (with guests) review the 2027 admissions recruitment guidelines in order, highlighting key points and major changes. The main rationale is that the official guidelines contain the most accurate information.

  • Why Konkuk is popular (school overview highlights):

    • Strong evaluation results and student preference, including being named among the top 5 preferred universities.
    • Flexible/innovative academic guidance and opportunities to broaden study through:
      • advanced majors
      • multi-majors
      • linked majors
      • convergence majors
    • Representative academic systems:
      • “Dream”: a student-led, project-based system where students complete their own projects over a semester for academic credit (not lecture-centered).
      • Self-designed major: students build new curricula by combining 2 or more subjects aligned to career paths.
      • Ability to create custom majors, examples mentioned:
        • Computer Music Engineering
        • Marketing Data Science

    • Startup and global exchange support:

      • Startup achievements (ranking highlights noted across recent years).
      • Exchange agreements: 545 universities/institutions in 67 countries, with 400+ students dispatched yearly.

      • Representative program: Konkuk University CES Dispatch Team (scholarships to attend Las Vegas CES and learn global trends).

      • Other global talent pathways, e.g. New Frontier Overseas Exploration Program.

        • Campus location/benefits: Convenient via public transport and surrounded by culturally rich areas. Campus features mentioned include Ilgamho Lake.

Methodology / step-by-step instructions (explicit guidance in the video)

What applicants should focus on first (a page-by-page “how to read the guidelines” approach)

  • Start with the “Table of Contents” → Chapter 1 summary + major changes

    • Reason: This year’s details on admission methods, recruitment quotas, and academic structure reorganization are summarized here.

  • Check the early admissions overview (around page 11)

    • For 2027 early admissions, the video explains that 63% of the total quota (1,189 students) is selected via comprehensive student record evaluation.
    • Additional early admissions breakdown mentioned:
      • 345 selected based on academic subjects
      • 328 selected based on essay writing
      • 38 selected based on practical performance

  • Use the eligibility tables (pages 12–13) For each selection type, review:

    • eligibility requirements
    • exclusive elements
    • weighting ratios
    • Emphasis: these are presented clearly in a single table.

  • Pay special attention to academic structure changes (around page 13 onward)

    • Identify merged/separated/renamed/new departments (details summarized below).

  • Verify historical admissions data carefully

    • If department/unit names changed, the recruitment unit name in the current year may not match old data.
    • When checking past results: confirm the previous year’s name that corresponds to the current recruitment unit.

  • Check changed selection processes (pages around 14–15)

    • Applicants should confirm what changed from the previous year (details summarized below).

  • Check recruitment quota by unit and by selection type

    • Overall recruitment quota by recruitment unit: pages 16–18
    • Recruitment quota by selection type: pages 19–21
    • Logic: first determine which admission track selects your applicant category/group, then confirm the quota size.

  • Understand special symbols indicating selection restrictions (page 21 notes)

    • Some recruitment units include a cross-like symbol indicating majors not available for selection at the time.
      • Example: Natural Sciences major selection occurs after completing two semesters.
    • For the School of Liberal Arts, applicants must check whether the department they want is subject to selection restrictions.

  • Check the full admissions schedule (page 23 + calendar pages 8–9) Include:

    • application window
    • document submission period
    • exam schedules
    • successful candidate announcements
    • document registration schedule
    • tuition payment schedule
    • Emphasis: schedules vary by selection type and stage.

  • Confirm key payment-related eligibility requirements

    • For the K self-recommendation track and applicants who passed Stage 1 of the special education track:
      • you must pay the Stage 2 special interview fee to be eligible for the interview.
    • Specific deadline mentioned:
      • Pay Stage 2 fee by 2:00 PM on Monday, Nov 23 (immediately after Stage 1 results) to participate in the interview.

  • Understand “document registration” vs. tuition payment

    • After acceptance, successful applicants may complete document registration (online submission after announcement) rather than paying immediately.
    • Even after document registration, you must still complete tuition payment within the payment period to complete rolling admission registration.
    • Referenced as guidance on page 25.

  • Before submitting, read “Important Notes for Applicants” + refund criteria

    • Important Notes for Applicants: pages 74–75
    • Exclusive refund criteria: pages 76–77

  • Read welfare/life guides too

    • Pages 78–83 cover school life, scholarships, dormitories, and welfare benefits.
    • Message: don’t stop at admissions procedures—read the school-life section as well.

Major changes to academic structure (as stated)

  • College mergers / reorganization

    • College of Life Sciences + Institute of Convergence Science and Technology → merged into College of Convergence Life Sciences

    • Systems Biotechnologist and Convergence Biotechnologist → merged into School of Biotechnology

    • School of Animal Resources, Food Science and Distribution → split into:

      • Department of Animal Resources Science
      • School of Food Convergence
        • School of Environmental Conservation, Forestry, and Landscape Architecture → merged into School of Environmental Ecological Sciences

    • Department of Life Sciences merged into Department of Life Sciences (stated as part of the reorganization; exact nuance not further clarified in subtitles)

    • Corresponding liberal majors reorganized into the School of Liberal Majors within the College of Convergence Life Sciences

  • Department renames

    • Department of Video → Department of Video Design
    • Department of Media Acting → Department of Film Arts

  • AI-related new/renamed engineering structure

    • Former Computer Engineering → split into:
      • Department of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering
    • The Artificial Intelligence department is described as a new cutting-edge field this year; students interested in AI should take note.

Major changes to admissions/selection processes (as stated)

  • Outstanding Acting Talent Selection

    • Stage 1:
      • selects 20× the number of applicants
      • based on 100% quantitative evaluation of academic subjects from the student record
    • Stage 2:
      • reflects 100% practical skills test
      • practical exams are in-person
      • practical requirements changed to:
        • free performance within 3 minutes
        • special skill realization within 1 minute
      • demonstrating special skills is optional

  • New “Director” selection track

    • Stage 1:
      • selects 10× available spots
      • based on 100% document evaluation of school life record
    • Stage 2:
      • based on 100% practical test
      • practical execution proceeds with a story structure

  • Athletic scholarship admission weighting change

    • Compared to last year:
      • last year: practical test accounted for 30% of Stage 2
      • this year: interview accounts for 30% instead of the practical test

  • Eligibility requirement checks emphasized

    • Applicants for:
      • Nonghocheon Student track under Comprehensive Student Record Planning & Balance
      • Sports Journalist track based on practical skills performance
    • Must verify eligibility requirements.

Recruitment quota/track-checking logic (how to interpret the tables)

  1. Determine which admission track selects your target applicant group for the specific recruitment unit.
  2. Then confirm the quota scale (number of recruits).

Example given:

  • Department of Korean Language and Literature selects via multiple tracks:
    • K Regional Balance Track
    • K Recommendation Track
    • Planning Balance Track
    • K Essay Excellence Track
  • School of Liberal Arts selects via fewer tracks:
    • K Regional Balance Track
    • K Essay Excellence Track

Speakers / sources featured

  • Kim Han-jin — Admissions officer at Konkuk University (host/narrator)
  • Park Jonghyo (박종효) — Dean of Admissions, Konkuk University
  • Ji Seon-yeong (지선영) — Admissions officer, Konkuk University

  • Source document referenced throughout: Konkuk University 2027 admissions recruitment guidelines, including:

    • specific pages and sections
    • internal sections such as:
      • “Important Notes for Applicants”
      • refund criteria
      • school-life/welfare sections

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