Sessions set for Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 at Gwangjin-gu's college counseling office, with 10 spots per session and 20 total
Program covers high school selection under the credit system and year-by-year university entrance strategies
Gwangjin-gu will run a small-group college-prep mentoring program for parents of students about to enter high school, with sessions scheduled for Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 at the district's college counseling office.
The program is designed to help parents understand the changing university admissions landscape and map out an academic path suited to their child's career interests and academic level.
A similar small-group mentoring session held in the first half of this year drew a 100 percent satisfaction rating from participants, prompting the district to continue the program in the second half with topics reflecting parents' most pressing concerns.
The two sessions will cover "Strategies for choosing the right high school in the era of the high school credit system" and "Universities look at competencies: a year-by-year university application plan." Each session walks parents through the criteria for selecting a high school and how to prepare for university admissions at each grade level, while giving them space to share questions and receive advice tailored to their child's situation.
Ten spots are available per session, for a total of 20. Registration opens Monday on a first-come, first-served basis through the Gwangjin-gu district office website. For further details, parents may contact the district's education support division.
Gwangjin-gu District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said the period leading up to high school entry is a critical time for families to think concretely about their child's direction. "I hope this program gives parents a clearer understanding of the admissions system and practical help in building a college-prep plan that fits their child," Kim said.
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