It’s decision time once again for South Korean high school graduates as they must decide which universities to apply to after the highly competitive entrance exams. In this picture, students and their parents pore over materials at an explanation session on the application process on Wednesday. /VCG Photo

The students already have their results but need to gauge the level of competition at each university to guess which courses are within their reach. /VCG Photo

The national university entrance exam was held on November 21, a week after it was postponed for the first time ever due to safety concerns after an earthquake. /VCG Photo

South Koreans are fixated with the entrance exam because your university likely determines where you work, which is a major indication of social status in the country. /VCG Photo