"College Entrance Test to Undergo Changes." Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article illustrates the change taking place in college entrance test, explaining that more parts would be included afterwards. This is happening because colleges think new form of exam would better assess students' aptitude and knowledge of areas.
Dorgan, Michael. "Chinese Students Face Three Days of Grueling College-entrance Exams." Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015..
This article shows the Chinese tradition that people try to change their lives through taking exams. It also reflects how college entrance exams have especially high pressure on China by illustrating and citing their traditions.
"FOR SOUTH KOREAN YOUTH, AN EDUCATION CROSSROADS." States News Service. N.p.,Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article explains the overall method of college entrance admission in Korea and how it is changing. The information technologies department noted that Korean colleges are now focusing on some practical skills, which the IT field or the mechanics field really require.
"Foreign Schools Flooded with Koreans." Korea Times (Seoul, Korea). N.p., 6 Sept. 2000. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article introduces a recent trend in foreign school, which is that Korean pupils consist a huge proportion.
Gordon, Marcy. "College Entrance Test Scores Rise Among Minorities." Chicago Sun-Times. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article suggests that the ACT scores for college entrance of the minorities are currently getting higher.
"Investigators Confirm Korean-American in Illegal College Admissions." Korea Times (Seoul, Korea). N.p.,Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This articles gives an example of illegal college admissions. It was once confirmed that a Korean American was linked with the director of Korea Kent Foreign School, in arranging illegal admissions.
"North Korean College Entrance Exams to Be Computerized." States News Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article introduces the modification of college entrance process in North Korea. It says that computerized grading system for major universities in North Korea will be extended to local colleges and continue the trend.
"Survey: Most Korean Youths Optimistic of Their Future." Korea Times (Seoul, Korea). N.p., 11 Oct. 2000. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article shows that Korean students, though they are not that happy with their current lives, tend to be very optimistic of their future development. It adds that Korean teenagers are outstanding in computer and Internet usages.
"Two South Korean Students Jump to Death over College Entrance Exam." AP Worldstream. N.p.,Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article contains a miserable news that two students in Korea decided to give their lives up after their college entrance exam. It shows how much pressure Korean students feel about the exam and how competitive it is.
"Which College Entrance Requirements Are Not Fair or Not Necessary?" The Washington Post. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article presents recent trend of students complaining about extreme demand of colleges for acceptance, including the Scholastic Aptitude Test minimum scores, recommendations and interviews.
This article illustrates the change taking place in college entrance test, explaining that more parts would be included afterwards. This is happening because colleges think new form of exam would better assess students' aptitude and knowledge of areas.
Dorgan, Michael. "Chinese Students Face Three Days of Grueling College-entrance Exams." Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015..
This article shows the Chinese tradition that people try to change their lives through taking exams. It also reflects how college entrance exams have especially high pressure on China by illustrating and citing their traditions.
"FOR SOUTH KOREAN YOUTH, AN EDUCATION CROSSROADS." States News Service. N.p.,Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article explains the overall method of college entrance admission in Korea and how it is changing. The information technologies department noted that Korean colleges are now focusing on some practical skills, which the IT field or the mechanics field really require.
"Foreign Schools Flooded with Koreans." Korea Times (Seoul, Korea). N.p., 6 Sept. 2000. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article introduces a recent trend in foreign school, which is that Korean pupils consist a huge proportion.
Gordon, Marcy. "College Entrance Test Scores Rise Among Minorities." Chicago Sun-Times. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article suggests that the ACT scores for college entrance of the minorities are currently getting higher.
"Investigators Confirm Korean-American in Illegal College Admissions." Korea Times (Seoul, Korea). N.p.,Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This articles gives an example of illegal college admissions. It was once confirmed that a Korean American was linked with the director of Korea Kent Foreign School, in arranging illegal admissions.
"North Korean College Entrance Exams to Be Computerized." States News Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article introduces the modification of college entrance process in North Korea. It says that computerized grading system for major universities in North Korea will be extended to local colleges and continue the trend.
"Survey: Most Korean Youths Optimistic of Their Future." Korea Times (Seoul, Korea). N.p., 11 Oct. 2000. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article shows that Korean students, though they are not that happy with their current lives, tend to be very optimistic of their future development. It adds that Korean teenagers are outstanding in computer and Internet usages.
"Two South Korean Students Jump to Death over College Entrance Exam." AP Worldstream. N.p.,Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article contains a miserable news that two students in Korea decided to give their lives up after their college entrance exam. It shows how much pressure Korean students feel about the exam and how competitive it is.
"Which College Entrance Requirements Are Not Fair or Not Necessary?" The Washington Post. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
This article presents recent trend of students complaining about extreme demand of colleges for acceptance, including the Scholastic Aptitude Test minimum scores, recommendations and interviews.