ABSTRACT
One of the hottest issues in Korean higher education is admissions policy, particularly as it relates to the national entrance examination system. Korea does not have a rigorous screening process for prospective students until the stage when Korean students have to pass the university entrance examination to gain admission to colleges and universities. High school students compete with one another intensely for admission into the prestigious universities, because they believe this is the best path to a successful career. An “entrance examination industry” has emerged to provide students with additional preparation for taking the national tests (Kim, J.-C., 1992, p. 93; Kwyon, 1992, pp. 75-89). Many companies have become prosperous by producing books, test materials, monthly or weekly magazines, computer disks, and audio tapes on these exams. There are also many private academies preparing students for the university entrance examination.
