[Private Tutoring School WAYS] Kosugi Koki, AO Admission Expert Who Has Guided 7,400 Students and Appeared on NHK, to Speak at Free Online Seminar for Parents of Integrated Junior-Senior High School Students on July 31 (Fri)

Private tutoring school WAYS, specializing in students from integrated junior-senior high schools (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naonori Endo), will host a free online seminar titled "Essential Basics of Comprehensive Admission You Should Know Now" on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 8:00 PM via Zoom. The seminar will feature Kosugi Koki (Representative of KOSSUN Education Lab), a specialist in comprehensive admission (AO entrance exam) preparation. Capacity is limited to 1,000 participants (first-come, first-served).

Details and registration: [Link]

Number of students entering through early admission has increased by approximately 1.6 times in the past 25 years

According to a report by Sankei Shimbun (November 9, 2025), the number of students admitted through "early admission," combining comprehensive admission and school-recommended admission, has increased by approximately 1.6 times over the past 25 years.

While the significance of early admission in university entrance exams continues to grow, there remain widespread misconceptions about comprehensive admission, such as "it's only for students with a special talent" or "academic ability isn't required." Since the system has changed significantly compared to when today's parents were students, many parents and students are seeking accurate information.

Therefore, we have invited Mr. Kosugi, an expert well-versed in the current comprehensive admission system, to present a seminar on the latest information and effective preparation strategies.

Content: From "5 Common Misconceptions" to Exam Preparation

From seminar slides

The seminar will first explain the fundamental mechanisms of comprehensive admission, then examine one by one the five common misconceptions that applicants often fall into, such as "it's only for students with a special talent" or "academic ability isn't required."

Additionally, the seminar will cover practical preparation steps that participants can start immediately, including improving GPA, obtaining English certifications, and conducting self-analysis and university research.

◆ Key Seminar Points

01. Comprehensive Admission as the "New Standard"

Are general admissions becoming the minority? Latest trends in university admissions and the "non-academic abilities" that universities truly value.

02. Five Common Misconceptions Among Parents

"It's just for students with a special talent, right?" "Academic ability isn't required, right?" — All of these are misconceptions. Based on over 15 years of tutoring experience, we will clarify common misunderstandings one by one.

03. Why Integrated Junior-Senior High School Students Have an Advantage: Three Actions You Can Start Now

Double (or more) your child's chances of admission, including early admission. We will share concrete strategies for improving GPA, obtaining English qualifications, and conducting self-analysis—actions that can be started from your child's current grade level.

Speaker

Kosugi Koki, Comprehensive Admission Specialist

Kosugi Koki (Representative, KOSSUN Education Lab)

Kosugi Koki has served as the representative of KOSSUN Education Lab, specializing in comprehensive admission preparation, and has guided a total of 7,400 students. His original teaching methods, such as the "Diamond Method" and "Law of Benefits," have received widespread attention, leading to numerous appearances on television, in magazines, and in books, including NHK E-TV's "Test Hanamichi: New Ben Seminar." He holds a Ph.D. (Academic, Yokohama National University) and a Master's degree (Media Design, Keio University). He founded KOSSUN Education Lab in 2011 and opened KOSKOS in 2019. Currently, he supports high school students and parents nationwide as its director.

Recommended for

- Parents who want to understand the basics: "What is comprehensive admission? How is it different from general admission?" - Parents concerned about whether they are unnecessarily limiting their child's options by thinking, "My child doesn't have special achievements, so it doesn't apply to us." - Parents who want to maximize their child's admission chances by leveraging the advantages of an integrated junior-senior high school education.

Seminar Overview

Seminar Title

Essential Basics of Comprehensive Admission You Should Know Now

Date and Time

Friday, July 31, 2026, 8:00 PM – (approx. 1 hour)

Capacity

1,000 participants (first-come, first-served) * Registration will close once capacity is reached.

Target Audience

Parents of students attending integrated junior-senior high schools

Format

Online live stream via Zoom * After registration, the Zoom participation URL will be sent by email.

Participation Fee

Free

Speaker

Kosugi Koki (Representative, KOSSUN Education Lab)

Organizer

Private Tutoring School WAYS, Specializing in Integrated Junior-Senior High School Students

Details and Registration: [Link]

About Private Tutoring School WAYS, Specializing in Integrated Junior-Senior High School Students

WAYS provides "comprehensive support spanning six years, from regular test preparation to university entrance exams." In junior high and Grade 10, we focus on "regular test preparation" to improve school grades (GPA), which directly supports internal advancement and designated school recommendations. In Grades 11 and 12, we shift to personalized strategies based on each student's desired path, including general admission, internal advancement, and school-recommended admission. We support all goals, from passing failing grades to entering top-tier universities.

We also offer free academic consultations and trial lessons for students and parents of integrated junior-senior high schools. If you have any concerns about your child's studies, please feel free to consult with us.

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Company Information: Mates Inc.

◆ Mates Inc.

Address: Shin'yo Building 602, 2-14-2 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

CEO: Naonori Endo

Established: January 2014 (Heisei 26)

Phone: 03-6233-8169

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://mates-edu.co.jp

◆ Private Tutoring School WAYS, Specializing in Integrated Junior-Senior High School Students

Phone: 0120-913-938 (Reception hours: 10:00–20:00, Mon–Sun)

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ways-sch.jp