Application No.

Personal Statement

(For International Applicant)

￭ Applicant Information

Name / Birth Date
High School
Address of High School
Department/Major / Seoul Campus

I certify that all information submitted in this form is my own work, factually true, and honestly presented, and thus understand that I may be subject to a range of possible disciplinary actions, including admission revocation, should the information I have certified be false.

Signature: Date:

<Important Notes>
1.  Applicants should include truthful and accurate information in this form. If the information is found to be false, plagiarized, or written by someone other than the applicant, he or she will be disqualified regardless of evaluation result.
2.  We recommend a typed copy when completing this form. However, in case of handwriting, please write clearly in the square style with a black pen(pencils not allowed).
3.  Please use this official personal statement form. (The form can be downloaded and printed from Yonsei University’s Office of Admissions website.)
4.  Sections 1,2 and 3 are to be completed by all applicants, and section 4 is to be completed by those who think that it pertains to them.
5.  The sections of this form must be answered according to the given prompts and should not exceed the given length (2 pages).
6.  Please staple or securely bind the pages in the upper left corner to make sure no pages are lost.
7.  The personal statement is considered strictly confidential and will not be subject to public viewing or release. It will be used only for admission review and personal counseling after entering Yonsei University.
1. Plans and Motivation for Application
a. Please explain your specific reason(s) for applying to Yonsei University and what efforts you have been making in order to be admitted.
b. Please explain your plans for the future after being admitted to Yonsei University.
2. Group Extracurricular Activities
a. Please list any group extracurricular activities (with or without school organization) during your middle/high school, and after high school graduation.
b. Please explain your role in these activities and what influence your participation had on you and your surroundings.
3. Understanding of and Adjustment to Korean Culture and Society
a. Please list some elements of Korean people, culture or society that you consider to be positive.
b. Please explain what will be the greatest obstacle that you expect to encounter while attending university in Korea and what you plan to do to overcome it.
4. Others (For applicants who think it pertains to them)
a. Please specify any information, other than what was described in the preceding sections, that you think is important in order for the university to understand the applicant.
b. Please explain your experiences (work, academic achievement etc.) after high school graduation in detail.

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