College Admission System as a Rule of Exclusion: The Relationship between Social Class and Perception of College Admission System

Key Points

• The study aims to examine how social class and trust in Korean society affect perceptions of the college admission system and preferences for admission methods.
• Analyzed differences in understanding and preferences related to college admission systems based on social class and societal trust.
• Evaluated the relationship between social class consciousness and preference for respective admission systems.
• Higher social class individuals showed greater understanding of the college admission system.
• As social class awareness increased, preference shifted towards standardized admissions; however, higher trust correlated with preference for comprehensive admissions.
• Preferences related to fairness in evaluation and educational opportunity equality reflected similar influences from social class and trust.