What subjects does the CSAT (Suneung) cover?

Korean, Mathematics, English, Korean History, Social or Science electives, Second foreign language or Chinese characters

How is the CSAT (Suneung) scored?

Standards-based grades and percentiles. Universities combine them with school records and other admissions materials.

Is the CSAT (Suneung) the same every year?

Formats change over time. Always confirm the current rules at the official source before planning your study.

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CSAT (Suneung) study guide

Korea's national university entrance exam, known for high-stakes timing and demanding reading and mathematics sections.

Country: South Korea
Language: Korean
Subjects: Korean · Mathematics · English · Korean History · Social or Science electives · Second foreign language or Chinese characters
Format: One-day national exam. Most sections are multiple-choice; English includes a listening section, and some subjects include constructed-response items.
Duration: One full day
Scoring: Standards-based grades and percentiles. Universities combine them with school records and other admissions materials.

How to prepare

Train with timed sets, learn the recurring question types, and review mistakes by topic instead of only checking the score.

Official source

https://www.kice.re.kr/

Always check the official rules before relying on any study guide, including this one.

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Published material for this exam

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