Mock interviews and personalized consulting for 36 high school seniors and repeat exam takers on Oct. 18, led by EBS college admissions instructors and former admissions officers
Seoul's Jung-gu will hold a mock interview and consulting session for the 2027 college entrance cycle on Oct. 18, targeting high school seniors and students retaking the college entrance exam.
The session will be held at the Jung-gu Education Support Center in two groups of 18, for a total of 36 participants. The morning session runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the afternoon session from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The program begins with an orientation on interview preparation, followed by a first-round mock interview consultation and then second and third rounds of full practice interviews.
Participants will receive consulting tailored to their target universities, departments and admissions tracks, based on documents they bring on the day — including their school record, grade transcripts, mock exam scores and personal statements.
After reviewing likely interview questions together, students will take part in one-on-one mock interviews and receive individual feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their answers. Practical tips on attire and interview etiquette will also be shared.
The consulting will be led by admissions specialists including EBS college admissions instructors and consultants, as well as former university admissions officers. The sessions are designed to replicate the atmosphere of an actual college interview, helping students reduce anxiety and sharpen their practical instincts.
The program is the final stage of "Ipsi Master," a stepped series that provides students and parents with admissions information, counseling and hands-on preparation at each phase of the application cycle. It was designed to help students preparing for upcoming interviews practice in a format matched to their chosen university and admissions track.
Students wishing to participate can apply through the Jung-gu Education Support Center website.
Jung-gu District Mayor Kim Gil-sung said college admissions processes change and grow more complex every year, making it difficult for students and parents to prepare on their own. "I hope this program — which covers everything from school record analysis to interview content and procedures to personalized feedback — gives exam takers real, practical help in their college preparation," he said.
Jung-gu has been expanding its local education foundation through step-by-step college preparation support for students and education programs for parents. In the 2024 Seoul Survey on Urban Policy Indicators, the district ranked second among Seoul's 25 autonomous districts in education satisfaction and first in satisfaction with the educational environment.
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