[Comprehensive Selection/School Recommendation Selection] Grab your chances! 10 ways to decide on your preferred school!

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The theme this time is" [Comprehensive Selection/School Recommendation Selection] Grab your spot! 10 ways to decide on your preferred school!.

For high school students who are thinking about taking the comprehensive selection exam or school recommendation selection exam, we will tell you the necessary preparation methods to pass. If you are wondering "What are the comprehensive selection exam and school recommendation selection exam?", please read the article below.

10 ways to decide on your school of choice

1."The method that many high school students practice is to think backwards from their future goals!"

The first is to work backwards from your future goals.
This is the easiest way to think about it, and is practiced by many high school students. It's easy to understand if you need a qualification, but if you don't need a qualification, you need to think about what kind of work you want to do.

2. "The way to find out how to study at university is to look into the content and curriculum of the faculty or department!"

The second method is to decide based on the contents of the faculty and departments of the university. It is easy to understand if you look at the homepage of the university you are interested in or the name of a university you know. It is important to compare.

For example, let's take the Faculty of Economics. University A states that seminars begin in the first year. University B states that seminars begin in the third year. If you want to start learning a specialized field early on, it may be a good idea to apply to University A.

Also, if you want to learn overall first and then specialize, University B may be a better choice. By comparing, you can get an idea of ​​how to study at the university, so we recommend that you take a good look at the curriculum on the website before making a decision. 

3."There's a reason why universities are popular. Find out how well-known they are and why!"

The third method is to decide based on the reputation or brand of the university. This is also an important factor if you are thinking about your future and need the reputation or brand of the university.

There are also reasons why people flock to certain schools, such as high name recognition or brand power. Finding out the reasons for their popularity can help you decide which school to apply to.

4."Learn the difficulty of the entrance exam! Try solving one year's worth of past exam questions from the university you want to attend!"

The fourth method is based on the difficulty of the entrance exam.
For example, try solving past university exam questions and see if you can solve them in the remaining time. It is very difficult to judge this point. It is easy to underestimate. Students often say things like "I still have time, so it's okay" or "It's okay if it's this level of difficulty." However, in reality, they are often in a hurry because they don't have enough time. Even if you communicate accurately, this point depends on whether or not you are willing to listen.

It is best to consult with an expert for this decision. We recommend that you create and confirm a roadmap to determine which steps you need to take in the remaining time and period.

5. "Tuition and financial burdens are different depending on whether you live alone or go to school!"

The fifth option is to decide based on tuition fees and financial burden. You can find out more about this on the website or in materials.

First, let's check how much tuition fees will cost throughout the year. Please note that the amount may differ between the first and second years. Another important condition is whether it is okay to live alone or whether it is within commuting distance from your home.

If you are planning to live alone near the university, check the average rent. Living expenses will be added to the rent. The average cost of living is estimated at about 10 yen. This amounts to about 120 million yen per year. Taking this into account, you will need to discuss with your parents whether you can live alone or whether it would be better for you to commute from home.

6."If you plan to commute from home, be sure to check the location and access to the campus!"

 The sixth method is to decide based on the location of the campus. This is probably something that people who commute from home will be concerned about. The convenience of commuting from home to the university, the distance, and the means of transportation are also important points. There may be various issues, such as inconvenient transfers or dark streets at night when returning from university. If you have time, go and check it out in person.

7. "Participate in an open campus to help you rank your preferred schools!"

The seventh method is to participate in an open campus event. This is actually one of the factors that students use to decide which school to apply to. It is important to actually experience the atmosphere of the students and the school.

If there is a clear gap between the university life you envisioned and the reality, it is important to reconsider. After all, by experiencing it for yourself, you will be able to distinguish between universities that you want to aim for and universities that seem a little different, so please go and visit them.

8."Employment records are important! The majority of students don't know about their faculty/department's employment records until job hunting season?!"

The eighth method is to determine the employment record. This is a blind spot. It is necessary to find out what kind of companies students can get a job at by attending this university and department.

For example, let's say you want to get into a famous company that everyone knows. When you look at the website or documents and look at the employment record, you will be surprised to find that there is a gap between the university name and the place of employment. If you only look at the university's information, there are few places that state "xx people". If you actually go to the company's recruitment page, it will say "xx university, xx people hired". Even if you can get into that university, faculty, or department, it does not necessarily mean that you can join the company directly, and you should be aware of the harsh reality that you cannot join unless you are within the quota of a few people.

I think there are still many students who don't research this until job hunting season, even after they become university students. I have told all my past graduates to research this. Please take this opportunity to find out more.
 

9. "Professors and research environment that are important to science majors!"

The ninth method is to decide based on the professors and research environment. This is a method that is important for science majors. Why not start by deciding which professor you want to take classes from in order to do the research you want to do? If the professor actually has a page, it may be difficult to understand, but be sure to take a look.

Also, if you have the opportunity to hear a professor speak at an open campus event, try to attend. The same goes for the research environment. There are some things you cannot understand from documents alone, so it is important to actually go and check out what kind of environment you will be studying in.

10."Save time! Use an expert to review your entrance exam subjects!"

The tenth is the entrance exam subject. Actually, please check the exam method carefully. When you first start looking into it, there are many things you don't understand. It is better to use an expert for this too.
The number of subjects and the content of the subjects may change depending on the examination method. It is common for private liberal arts schools that students who are studying for the exam without knowing anything often realize it when they look at the entrance exam guidelines just before. Specifically, Japanese. Usually, if there is no information, students study three types of Japanese: modern Japanese, classical Japanese, and Chinese.

For example, private liberal arts universities may state that they only offer modern Japanese or only modern and classical Japanese. It is recommended that you research the exam format early so that you can make the right choices.

Summary

University entrance exams are also known as "information wars." In particular, in order to pass the exam while you are still in high school, you need a 36-month strategy (excluding junior and senior high schools). This is true for the currently popular comprehensive and school recommendation selections, as well as general entrance exams, and you can start studying for the exams in earnest depending on when you can confirm your school of choice.

However, if you make a decision without thinking, your target numbers may not be met, your study schedule may not be aligned, and your study schedule may not be the same. Deciding on a time frame to decide on your preferred school and taking the time to research and consult with others will be the driving force behind your success. Please refer to the above.

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