그들은 왜 교차지원을 했는가?

Abstract

Objectives This study qualitatively explored the experiences of students who went to college by cross-application with a major which is different from the high school track.
 Methods In this study, six 3rd grade high school students participated who passed the university admission through cross-application. Through in-depth interviews with participants, data on experiences ranging from selecting high school tracks to changing tracks and cross-application processes were collected, and topics commonly revealed through a constant comparative analysis were identified.
 Results As a result of the study, participants decided on their tracks by considering only the fragmentary aspects of a specific track and then experienced difficulty and confusion in changing the track in the middle. Also, their cross-application tended to be hastily decided with the purpose of employment and entrance exams, lacking deep consideration. In addition, they expressed concerns and anxiety about their studies and adaptation after entering university.
 Conclusions Based on these results, this study suggested that sufficient information and deliberation are needed in the process of selecting high school tracks and counseling for college entrance, and academic and career guidance support at universities is required for cross-applicants.