Taisho University will celebrate its 2026th anniversary in 100.Promoting university education reform ahead of a major milestone.The scope of this is the learning environment (smart university through DX promotion: U-smart), curriculum (toward a curriculum that gradually realizes reliable student growth/hybridization of theory and practice), and entrance examination system (various This shows a strong stance towards fundamentally reconsidering and rebuilding the very nature of universities, in a wide range of areas such as human resources and response to needs).In this article, we asked in detail about the latest trends in the 2024 entrance exam.
Various options including comprehensive type, school recommendation type, and general selection type
Plenty of opportunities to take exams from October to March
“Reforms to the entrance exam system began in earnest with the 2023 entrance exam.In addition to the 100th anniversary of our founding, in 2025 we will welcome examinees who have studied under the new curriculum guidelines (to be introduced from 2022). We decided that this was the best time to review the entire framework of entrance examinations."That's what Takanobu Inoue, head of the admissions department (head of the admissions center), says.
An entrance examination system review team has been established within the university, and has held more than 20 meetings to thoroughly share the awareness of prospective students and high school staff.As a result, we have created a system that meets the diversifying needs of prospective students by offering 14 different entrance exam formats and providing opportunities to take the exam over a six-month period from October to March.
``The main point of each entrance exam is that by conducting the ``Comprehensive Selection'' and ``School Recommendation Type Selection'' multiple times, you have an increased chance of passing quickly.It is possible to take the entrance exam for both exclusive and concurrent applications, so you can ensure your early success. It is also recommended for students who want to take the entrance exam or who want to try multiple universities.Next, the "general selection" entrance exam has a total of 4 days, and you can take the exam from 2, 3, or 4 subjects depending on your field of expertise. In addition, with the ``University Entrance Common Test Utilizing Entrance Exam'', you can apply after checking your self-scoring results of the common test and analysis of preparatory schools, and check the results announcements of the universities you are applying to before proceeding with admission procedures. The deadline for admission procedures is March 3st.
Furthermore, for the 2024 entrance exam, we will enhance measures that support students' desire to learn from a financial perspective.The first is a review of the examination fees.For the ``University Entrance Examination Using the Common Test,'' even if you apply for all 11 subjects, the examination fee is a fixed amount of 10000 yen, and for the ``General Selection,'' the examination fee is reduced to a flat rate of 5 yen for up to 30000 subjects. There is.The second is the ``Scholarship Challenge Entrance Exam.''
[2024 Entrance Examination Summary]
Comprehensive selection (October) / [School recommendation selection] High school/university connection entrance exam: Open recruitment system/dedicated application, designated schools (November)/[School recommendation selection] High school/university connection entrance exam: Open recruitment system/multiple applications possible, exploratory activities/extracurriculars Active type (December) / [Comprehensive selection] Self-recommendation entrance exam / concurrent application possible (December) / Scholarship challenge entrance exam (January) / General selection: First semester, middle semester, second semester (February to March) / Common to university admissions Test-based entrance exams/Others: Special entrance exam for children of sects, regional strategic human resources development entrance exam, entrance exam for working adults/Special entrance exam for working adults for Buddhist departments, international student exam, transfer entrance exam
Scholarships totaling 4 million yen for up to 480 years
Expanding the “Scholarship Challenge Entrance Exam” with no repayment required
We also offer generous academic and career support after admission.
"Due to the three-year-long coronavirus pandemic, the economic situation of families has been affected in various ways. At our university, we are working hard to ensure that talented students who do not want to put a financial burden on their parents can study with peace of mind in the 3 academic year. We have started an entrance exam that allows you to aim for a scholarship that does not require repayment (*).For the 2023 entrance exam, the scholarship will be fully paid as a "scholarship challenge entrance exam", and we will further increase the number of people eligible for high-paying benefits, and increase the benefits for examinees. We will expand and implement the
*The 2023 entrance exam will be held as a "challenge-type general selection" with tuition fee reduction/exemption.
この奨学金は「奨学生チャレンジ入試」の成績上位100名が対象で、成績ごとに、1～20位：120万円、21～40位：60万円、41位～100位：30万円が年間で給付される。特別な申し込みは必要なく、「奨学生チャレンジ入試」のエントリー者全員が審査対象だ（奨学金給付対象とならない場合でも合格となる可能性あり）。
``The exam is the same as the general selection, and is conducted in three subjects: English, Japanese, and elective subjects, and with mark sheet questions.The exam date is one week after the common test for university entrance, and after reviewing and studying for the common test, the exam will be conducted using mark sheet questions. It's a time when you're starting to grow. I'd like you to take on the challenge, even if it means testing your skills for the entrance exams that follow."
The ``Scholarship Challenge Entrance Examination'' also provides thorough follow-up after admission.This is because, as we worked on reforming the entrance exam system, we became aware of the issue that grades at the time of admission were not necessarily linked to grades while enrolled.
“At university, it is essential to shift from the memorization-based learning up to high school to active learning. Even if you get a scholarship with excellent grades, you need to be able to maintain your grades from your second year onwards. It's a waste.The Student Support Department and the Admissions Center work together to support students.We communicate through the learning management system (LMS) and provide opportunities to directly listen to students' thoughts and concerns during face-to-face interviews, etc. Not only that, but we also offer support that extends to your career after graduation.”
Applications are to be made online by submitting a ``high school research report'' and ``a single A4-sheet scholarship application form.'' 2023 people applied for the 630 entrance exam.In her scholarship application, she clearly stated what she wanted to learn at university and how she would like to utilize it in the future.The standard for the subject test is a score of 300% or higher out of a possible 8 points (reference to the 2023 entrance exam), so if you have attempted past questions and are able to score above the standard, you should definitely consider taking the exam.
Reorganized into 2024 faculties and 4 departments from April 6
More emphasis on hybrid learning of “theory x practice”
Prior to its 100th anniversary, Taisho University has carried out educational reforms to create a curriculum that gradually realizes the steady growth of students. In the 2024 reorganization, the educational organization will be reorganized into 6 faculties and 11 departments, and the image of human resources to be cultivated in each faculty and department will be more clearly organized.The idea is to build a framework that will enable more systematic operation of university-wide common education and specialized education.
"We emphasize 'theory x practice' in all faculties and departments. Our university's Regional Planning Research Institute collaborates with 107 local governments across the country, including Sugamo, where our campus is located, and has a wealth of practical fields. The curriculum is designed to integrate knowledge from academic fields and allow students to acquire multifaceted and multilayered thinking skills."
Taisho University's reforms are steadily deepening in order to develop new human resources for the future.
Taisho University Director of Admissions (Admission Center Director)
Mr. Takanobu Inoue
