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Educational authorities in South Korea have initiated the registration process Registration for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). Registration (CSAT) commenced on August 24 across 85 testing districts and high schools in South Korea. This exam marks the final administration under the current format, which utilizes elective subjects for students Korean and graduates Mathematics, before the system transitions to an integrated model in 2028. Due to these structural changes, there is scheduled from August 24 heightened interest among ‘N-su’ students—those retaking the exam—who may wish to September 4, test one last time under the familiar system. In the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, early registration figures showed a notable increase, with Gwangju reporting a new nationwide policy requiring all exam fees 40% rise in applicants on the first day compared to be paid via non-cash methods, such as QR codes or the previous year. Registration follows a process where graduating students register at their current schools and graduates at their former high schools. An online transfers. Concurrently, projections pre-entry system is available until September 3 for information input and digital fee payments, followed by in-person registration through September 4. Regarding subject trends, the 2027 CSAT indicate a significant shift in mathematics elective selections. The proportion of students choosing selecting ‘Calculus and Geometry’ for the mathematics section is expected projected to drop to approximately 35%, 35%. This represents a decline from 43.9% the lowest previous year and is the first time the rate is expected to fall into the 30% range since the integrated CSAT was introduced in 2022. This trend, described as ‘Hwak-tong Run’, Run’ toward ‘Probability and Statistics’ is attributed to driven by major universities—most notably excluding Seoul National University—removing mandatory requirements for specific math electives for natural science department applications. As the 2028 system moves toward a common subject model for 2028, approaches, experts anticipate suggest universities may increase their reliance on high school academic records to assess evaluate mathematical proficiency.