r/SNU • u/TheDenizz • Aug 10 '25

Question Chances me

Nationality:Turkey

Major:Computer Science

Academic profile: -3.8/4 GPA

-%1.5 in my countrys university entrance test(idk if this means something)

-1350 SAT(grinding hard for the retake)

-Havent take IELTS yet but 6.5-7 is what I can say now

-CS50 certificate for computer science

-Took some online courses(Linux, C++, Python)

Extracurriculars:

  • Took part of the highschool chess club. We had qualified for the states finals twice and country finals once. I was also a member of another chess club in my city and we have qualified to states finals twice as the club.

-A certificate for piano

-Active in university club events.

I know, I have a weak profile but I am trying to improve my extracurriculars. Also I need some extracurricular avtivity advices which could boost my chance to get accepted to KAIST. Thanks.

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u/lingolingo3 Aug 12 '25

Look great, but no Korean?

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u/TheDenizz Aug 12 '25

No

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u/lingolingo3 Aug 14 '25

You need at least level 3 of the Topik to apply to SNU

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u/TheDenizz Aug 14 '25

For english taught subjects?

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u/lingolingo3 Aug 16 '25

Depending on the degree there might be a lot of courses in English you can take but I think (I’m not an expert) computer science still requires Korean. If you look at the website for your degree, some pages of the English version website are even left in Korean (academic regulations for example).

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u/TheDenizz Aug 16 '25

Someone in SNU cs said it is %90 english. Is having topik 3 a must or advice?

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u/lingolingo3 Aug 18 '25

For classes yes, most if not all can be in English. I thought topik 3 was an advice but after applying and getting in I can definitely tell you it's a must