Frequently Asked Questions

10 common questions on CSAT D-day & cutoffs.

Q1. Do I need to sign up?

No. Free and no signup. Your score and selections are stored only in your browser's localStorage.

Q2. How is the CSAT date determined?

The CSAT is held on the third Thursday of November each year. For class of 2027 → Nov 19, 2026; class of 2028 → Nov 18, 2027. The official date is published by KICE 6-8 months in advance.

Q3. What do the cutoff numbers mean?

The minimum raw score to qualify for that grade in that year. E.g., 2025 Korean Grade-1 cut 88 → 88+ raw = G1. Korean / Math / Inquiry are relative (cuts shift yearly with std-score distribution); English / History are absolute and fixed (English: 90/80/70…, History: 40/35/30…).

Q4. How does raw-score differ from standardized score & percentile?

The CSAT score report lists standardized score + percentile + grade; grade is officially determined by the standardized score. Raw score is the most intuitive for test-takers though, so we map raw->grade here. Near the boundary, cross-reference the std-score table.

Q5. Why are English / History cuts the same every year?

Both are absolute. English: 90+ = G1, 80+ = G2, etc. History: 40+ = G1. Fixed bands. The % of test-takers hitting each grade swings with paper difficulty.

Q6. Electives have different cuts — which does the tool show?

Each elective (Korean: SLM vs SM&M; Math: Prob&Stat / Calc / Geo; Inquiry: 9 social + 8 science) has its own cuts. This tracker uses the most-popular elective (SLM, Calc, Society-Culture, Bio I) as representative. For your exact elective, see EBSi / Megastudy placement charts linked in the Guide.

Q7. How did cuts change after the 'no-killer-item' policy?

From class of 2024 onward (Nov 2023 test), the 'killer-item exclusion' policy removed top-difficulty items. Korean / Math Grade-1 cuts dropped 2-5 points but difficulty remained via 'sub-killer' items - the exam still trends hard. 2025: Korean G1 = 88, Math Calc G1 = 84.

Q8. How well do mock-exam grades predict the actual CSAT?

KICE June / September mocks correlate ~70-75% with actual CSAT grades. Local OE mocks (March / July / October) exclude repeat test-takers, tend easier, and correlate ~60-65%. The September KICE mock is treated as the dress rehearsal.

Q9. Who designed the D-day study plan?

The D-100 / D-50 / D-7 routine is a general guide distilled from EBSi columns, Megastudy intensive-track curricula, and educational-psychology literature. Personal optima vary by ability, subject gap, and sleep pattern - use as reference and consult your teacher.

Q10. What happens if the CSAT system is reformed?

From class of 2028, reforms introduce Integrated Social/Science and expand absolute grading. The tracker will update data accordingly and post a banner on the homepage for major changes.