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Four Students Went to Yonsei: A Look at Their Profiles—All Studied IB Chemistry with Me

This student entered Yonsei's HASS division.

IB: 44/45.

No other test scores.

This was a student I was personally very fond of. They struggled but never gave up, and completed homework without complaint.

Their Chemistry grades were low before coming to me, but they earned a 7 in the final. That is very rewarding.

Student & parent messagesEnglish translation
Student

How have you been, teacher? All the university results came out today. After a lot of thought, I decided to go to HASS at Yonsei. Now that admissions are really finished, I thought of you first and wanted to say thank you. Now that it’s all over, I can admit that IB workloads and school friendships weren’t my only problems. I was also dealing with family issues and taking anxiety medication while studying. About two months before the exam, I almost took a leave of absence. Things are getting a little better. Anyway, thank you for helping me so much. Please tell the other teacher too. There aren’t many days left this year, but I hope you finish the year well and have an even better year ahead.

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IB: 43.

I don't know the exact TOEFL score, but it was above 100.

This student always bought me something to drink. In other words, we had in-person lessons.

Many of my students study online, but this student studied with me in person.

They brought coffee to lessons. Thank you so much.

Congratulations on Yonsei! Thank you.

Student & parent messagesEnglish translation
Student

Teacher, it’s been a long time. I got admitted to several schools and thought it over, then decided on Yonsei.

Teacher

Wow! I’m teaching right now, so I can’t write a proper reply, but congratulations! Study hard!

Student

Thank you, teacher.

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Accepted to Yonsei Materials Science and Engineering.

Perfect IB total: 45.

SAT Chemistry.

SAT Maths.

Student & parent messagesEnglish translation
Student

Teacher, I got off the waitlist for Materials Science at Yonsei. Is it the right choice to turn down Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Korea University and POSTECH?

Teacher

I think Yonsei is the better choice.

Student

Haha, yes, I decided on Yonsei. Thank you.

Teacher

You worked so hard!

Student

Please get in touch when you come to Korea.

Teacher

Of course! I’ll contact you when I’m in Korea.

Student

Yes!

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Another student told me the acceptance news by phone.

They had 44/45, and I don't think they had other exam results.

All the students above qualified for the three-year overseas-study admission route. Personally, I think Yonsei is among the best universities available to students on that route. Thank you, everyone.

I hope you settle in well and grow into wonderful people.

My personal conclusion from these cases is that for Yonsei through the three-year overseas-study route,

a score of at least around 43 seemed necessary, and additional exam results appeared helpful.

Thank you.

For reference, all four students above earned 7s in final Chemistry.

The website mentioned in the original post was www.aplecture.com.