This 2021 post looks back at four students who reported admission to Yonsei University after studying IB Chemistry. All four earned a final grade 7 in Chemistry, although their earlier academic paths and application profiles were different.
The first student chose Yonsei's Underwood International College HASS programme with a reported IB result of 44 out of 45 and no other test score listed. The student had initially found Chemistry difficult but continued completing assignments and ultimately earned a final 7.
The second student had a reported IB total of 43 and a TOEFL score above 100, although the exact English score was not recorded. This student attended lessons in person and was remembered for being thoughtful, consistent, and generous.
The third student was admitted to Yonsei Materials Science with a perfect IB total of 45. The original profile also listed SAT Chemistry and SAT Mathematics results, without recording their exact scores.
A fourth student shared the admission news by telephone. The post reported an IB total of 44 out of 45 and no additional examination result for that student.
All four applied through the three-year overseas Korean admissions pathway. The author concluded from these examples that an IB total around 43 or higher appeared competitive for Yonsei at the time and that additional test results might help. This is a historical personal observation from 2021, not a current admissions rule; requirements vary by programme and year, so applicants should consult Yonsei's latest official guidance.