Korean CSAT Korean exam-day guide
Korean CSAT Korean · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
수험표 (admission ticket)
Print or download the 수험표 from the official CSAT registration system (usually via the KICE/평가원 site or your school). Check your name, 수험번호, and 시험장 location match your ID. If you cannot access it, confirm with your school or the provider how to obtain it before test day.
신분증 (photo ID)
Bring the photo ID accepted for your situation - typically a student ID (학생증) for enrolled students or a resident registration card (주민등록증) / passport for others. Exact accepted documents and rules for students without a student ID should be confirmed with your school or the provider, as procedures can vary by year.
검은색 컴퓨터용 사인펜 (black OMR pen)
The answer sheet must be marked with the standard black computer-marking pen. Bring more than one. Do not use a regular ballpoint or pencil for OMR marking; confirm the exact permitted pen type with the provider if unsure.
연필/샤프 and 지우개 (pencil and eraser)
For writing in the question booklet and drafting answers before transferring. Erasers should be clean and non-marking. Mechanical pencils are generally fine, but check any year-specific restrictions with the provider.
아날로그 시계 (analog watch)
A simple analog watch is the safest way to track time because smart devices are prohibited. Do not bring smartwatches or watches with communication/recording functions - these are treated as prohibited electronic devices.
점심 도시락 and water
Lunch is eaten at the test site during the break; bring a packed lunch and water if your site does not provide a meal. Avoid strong-smelling or heavy food. Confirm whether your 시험장 has a cafeteria or nearby options.
휴대전화 제출 준비 (phone handover)
Phones and all electronic devices must be handed in or turned off and stored as instructed before the exam begins. Plan to surrender your phone at the designated collection point; carrying it into the exam room can lead to penalties. Confirm the exact procedure with the provider.
시험장 사전 답사 (site visit)
Check the route and travel time to your 시험장 in advance, ideally a day or two before. Confirm the building and room assignment from your 수험표. Arrive with buffer time for traffic and security checks.
복장 and 실내 온도 대비 (layered clothing)
Wear comfortable layers; exam halls can be cold or warm. Avoid noisy accessories or clothing that could distract others. Comfortable shoes for a long sitting day.
규정 확인 (confirm current rules)
Before test day, confirm the current year's prohibited items, entry cutoff time, and answer-sheet rules with your school or the official provider. Policies can change year to year, so do not rely on older hearsay.
비상 연락처 and 예비 교통비 (backup plan)
Save your school's or proctor's contact and carry spare transit fare or a card in case of delays. If you rely on a ride, have a backup route.
Plan the day
Confirm your 시험장 location, room, and 수험번호 from the 수험표. Plan the route and travel time, including a backup. Re-read the current prohibited-items and entry rules from the provider. Adjust sleep to a consistent schedule and avoid all-night study. Prepare the physical checklist items (ID, pens, watch, lunch) and set them aside.
Do a light review of formulas and frequently missed concepts only - no new material. Pack your bag: 수험표, ID, multiple black OMR pens, pencil, eraser, analog watch, lunch, water, layers. Charge nothing you cannot bring - plan to hand in your phone. Set two alarms. Eat a normal dinner, avoid heavy caffeine late, and sleep at your usual time. Confirm transport times for the morning.
Eat a normal breakfast, avoid excessive caffeine, and leave with buffer time to reach the 시험장 before the entry cutoff. Carry your ID and 수험표 in an accessible place. At the site, follow instructions to surrender phones/electronic devices and find your assigned room. Use the restroom before entry. Settle in, check your desk and pen, and take a few calm breaths.
Listen carefully to proctor instructions for each session and the answer-sheet format. Mark answers with the black OMR pen and keep the sheet clean; double-check that question numbers align with answer numbers. Watch the clock with your analog watch and budget time per section - do not let one hard item consume the section. During breaks, step out, hydrate, and avoid discussing answers with others. If you need to leave for the restroom, raise your hand and follow proctor rules.
Rules to check
Bring the 수험표 and accepted photo ID; entry without proper identification may be refused. The exact accepted ID documents and any exceptions should be confirmed with your school or the provider.
Electronic devices - phones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, and similar - are prohibited in the exam room. Hand them in or store them as instructed before the exam; carrying a prohibited device can result in a penalty. Confirm the current year's procedure with the provider.
Use only the permitted black computer-marking pen for the OMR answer sheet, and keep the sheet free of stray marks or folds. Follow proctor instructions on correcting mistakes; do not use correction tape on the answer sheet.
Arrive before the announced entry cutoff. Late arrivals may be barred from entering once the session has started. Confirm the exact cutoff time for your test site with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions during the sessions and breaks. Do not talk, pass materials, or look at others' papers during the test. Restroom use during a session is typically by raised hand and proctor escort; confirm the site's rules.
Answer-sheet handling and scoring follow the official CSAT rules; some items may be scored differently, and the total is converted to a standard score and percentile. Do not assume a simple raw-score total - confirm the current scoring and grading system with the provider.
Do not remove question booklets or answer sheets from the room, and do not attempt to record or photograph exam materials. Any suspected cheating is handled under the official rules.
If you have a medical or special circumstance, arrange accommodations in advance through your school or the provider; on-the-day requests may not be possible.