Universities where you can take one subject in the second exam (Chugoku region national and public universities, liberal arts)

In this series, we provide information about university entrance exams and universities.
This time, we will take a look at a special feature on national and public universities in the Chugoku region where you can take the entrance exam with only one subject in the second exam (liberal arts).

Planning for the exam

For high school seniors and students who are retaking entrance exams, choosing a school of their choice is a very important time. The key to success is to prepare a concrete plan at an early stage, with Plan A (first choice school), Plan B (second choice school), and Plan C (third choice school). While universities that allow students to take only one subject in the second exam reduce the burden, the competition is fierce, so thorough preparation is essential.
Every year, there are students who start looking for schools after the Common Test, but this is likely to leave them underprepared. Now is the time to start thinking about your schools and making a careful plan!

For second and first year high school students, please look at the table below and analyze it from various angles. Look at the questions from the second exams of national and public universities and "know" the question format early on. This will change how you use your time. We also recommend that you understand the point allocations for the common test and the second exam early on. If you don't know this situation, it will change what you focus on when studying.

Universities in the Chugoku region that offer one subject for the second exam (humanities)

Here, we will pick out public universities in the Chugoku region that allow liberal arts students to take the second exam in one subject. If you can take the second exam in only one subject, it can be an advantageous option because you can concentrate on a specific subject and compete in your field of expertise. However, the following information is for reference only, so be sure to check it out right before the exam.Check the official university website for the latest informationplease.

List of universities available for admission

*Line C is the borderline where the passing rate is 50%.

Common test score rate C-Line	University name	Undergraduate	Subject	Exam schedule	Secondary Examination Subjects
68.2%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	Social Studies Education	Early	English or Japanese
66.7%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	English education	Early	English
64.0%	Tottori University of Environmental Studies	Faculty of Business	Department of Business Administration	Early B method	English or Mathematics
63.2%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	Elementary School Education/Psychology	Early	English, Japanese or Mathematics
62.4%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	Elementary school education/pedagogy	Early	English, Japanese or Mathematics
61.8%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	Special support education	Early	English
61.8%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	International Education	Early	English
60.7%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	Early childhood education	Early	English
59.3%	Yamaguchi University	Faculty of Education	Home Economics Education	Early	English, Mathematics, Science or Japanese
56.3%	Tottori University of Environmental Studies	Faculty of Business	Department of Business Administration	Early A Method	English or Mathematics
55.7%	Shunan Public University	Faculty of Economics and Business Administration	Department of Economics and Business Administration	Early	English or Mathematics

Subjects required for the exam

At universities where you can take one subject in the second exam like the ones mentioned above, you are mainly required to take subjects such as "English," "Japanese," and "Mathematics." The balance of points between the common test and the second exam varies depending on the university, but since getting a high score in the second exam often determines whether you pass or fail, it is important to focus on specific subjects and prepare accordingly.

Who is it suitable for?

Universities where you can take the exam in one subject are:Students who excel in a particular subjectFor example, for students who are good at English, the English-only second test is a big advantage. It is also an ideal choice for those who want to focus on their best subjects without being distracted by other subjects, and for those who want to study efficiently within a limited time.

What you need besides studying

Even if you are taking the exam for one subject, in order to demonstrate your ability on the day of the exam,Health management,Mental preparationIt is also essential to check in advance how to access the exam venue and the flow of the exam day, and to plan your schedule with ample time. Securing transportation and accommodation is also an important part of preparation, especially if you are taking the exam at a university in a rural area.

At the end

Universities that allow you to take the exam in one subject are a great opportunity to compete in your field of expertise. Make the most of your strengths, gather information early, and take planned measures. In the next issue, we will feature "National and public universities in the Shikoku region that allow you to take the second exam in one subject (science majors)," so please look forward to it.