2025 College Scholastic Ability Test September Mock Assessment Analysis

The‌ 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test September Mock⁢ Assessment was conducted on September 4th. According to⁤ the entrance exam industry, the Korean,⁢ math, and ​English sections of⁤ this September’s mock ⁣assessment were easier than last June’s ‍mock⁢ assessment⁤ and the ⁢2024 CSAT.

Difficulty Level and Question-Setting⁤ Trend

The overall‌ question-setting trend ⁤in all areas was maintained, but‍ attempts were⁣ made ⁢to ease the burden on test-takers by simplifying the questions ‍compared to the ⁢2024 ⁢CSAT and June’s ​mock assessment.

“The‌ evaluation ⁢board showed its intention⁣ to make it easier than the June mock test or ‌last year’s CSAT,” ​said Lee Man-gi, director of Uwe Educational‍ Evaluation ​Research Institute. “The ⁤difficulty level​ of this year’s CSAT⁤ is ⁤easier than the June mock test and tougher than ⁣the September mock test.”

Changes in Examination Questions and Structure

Although some changes have been​ made to the detailed examination questions for each area, the general structure of eliminating so-called ‘killer questions’ and ensuring fairness has been ⁣maintained. The questions in all areas were easier, but focused ⁢on the ‍concepts that need to be known in the syllabus.

EBS Linkage Rate⁤ and Student Performance

The EBS⁢ linkage⁤ rate is around 50%, which ⁣may make it easier for students who continue learning through linked textbooks. Questions ‍with high discrimination ability⁤ were asked in ‌connected questions, resulting in a relatively low ⁣perceived difficulty⁢ level.

Concerns about CSAT Difficulty Level

Since the⁢ September mock test was ‍easier ‌than last June’s ​mock test, there are concerns about the difficulty ​level ⁤of the ⁤CSAT conducted in November. Experts recommend learning ​at a level close to the June ‍review.

English Department Difficulty Gap

The gap in difficulty is at a very serious level ​in the English department, so candidates cannot be complacent⁣ even if they score ‍well in the⁢ September‌ mock exam. It is​ essential to focus on research topics.

CSAT Cutoff Scores⁢ and Trends

Looking at the Mopyeong Grade 1 cutoff from September last year, the ⁤standard score for‌ the Korean ⁤language section was⁢ 130 points. The standard cut score for ⁢first grade ‌in the Korean language section of the 2024 ‌CSAT is 133 points.

The standard score for ‍the math section was 135 points. The Grade⁣ 1 cutoff for the math section of the 2024 CSAT is⁣ 133 points.

Since‍ the implementation​ of perfect⁣ assessment in ⁤the English department, the historical rate of Grade ‌1 ⁤on the CSAT has varied,⁤ with a rate of 4.71% in 2023.