After Subject Exam, Students Prepare for University Admission: Self-Funded Medical Programs Expected at 267 Points

(Taipei, April 14 — Reporter Chen Chih-chung) The 115th academic year subject exam concluded today, marking the transition to the university admission application phase. Educational consultants predict that the admission threshold for self-funded medical programs will remain at 267 points (5 subjects), while top-tier science-track programs may drop by 2 points, and humanities-track programs could rise by 3 points.

Chen You-rong, academic advisor at De Sheng Education, noted that this year’s physics and Math A exams were more difficult, while chemistry was easier and biology remained stable. As a result, top-tier science programs (Group 2) are expected to see a 2-point decrease in admission thresholds. National Taiwan University (NTU) is projected at 234 points (5 subjects, down from 236 last year); National Cheng Kung, Tsing Hua, and Yang Ming Chiao Tung Universities are estimated at 219 points (5 subjects, down from 221); and National Central, Sun Yat-sen, Chung Hsing, and Chung Cheng Universities are projected at 212 points (5 subjects, down from 214).

For medical programs (Group 3), competition remains fierce, with minimal threshold changes. Self-funded medical programs are expected to require 267 points (5 subjects, unchanged from last year), while government-subsidized programs may slightly rise to 265 points (5 subjects, up from 264) due to reduced returning quotas. Notably, NTU’s medical program will not count English scores this year for the first time, requiring 230 points across 4 subjects.

Advisor Jiang Qing-jhao warned that physics was the most impactful subject this year. Programs not including physics, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (which counts biology and chemistry), may see higher thresholds than last year.

For humanities (Group 1), Chen analyzed that Math B was significantly easier, potentially raising the 5-standard score by 2 points. History was also easier, while geography and civics remained stable. Thus, top humanities programs may rise by 3 points. For example, NTU’s Law Department (Law Track) is estimated to require 290 points (5 subjects, up from 287).

Chen advised students to immediately review answers while memories are fresh to estimate scores. With only under a week between score release (August 3) and application deadline, thorough preparation is essential.

Chen also noted a trend of over-concentration in popular programs during early admission, leading to unfilled quotas. Students should monitor returning slots—increased availability may lower cutoffs. Additionally, some programs recruit via subgroups, with certain groups only offering spots in the centralized admission round. Students are encouraged to explore lesser-known or under-applied programs. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150714

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