Its one of the most stressful times for teens, college entrance exam test day.<br/> But for students in South Korea, it's so much more.<br/> The state sponsored College Scholastic Aptitude Test, or Su Neung (su-NUNG) for short, holds great weight in Korean society... only half of the more than 700,000 students taking the test will get accepted into what are considered 'prestigious' universities.<br/> Test day in Seoul is an event unto itself... Younger students stand outside test centers to cheer on their schoolmates.<br/> Some get police escorts who fear they might miss the start of the test.<br/> Parents, teary eyed and proud, wish their children the best.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Korean) 49-YEAR-OLD FATHER OF A STUDENT, SAYING:<br/> "She's been through a tough time with it. I hope she gets the best result as she studied very hard. Thank you."<br/> Other family members spend the day at church or temple, praying for their children's success.<br/> But all the prayers in the world won't help calm a nervous student... one consolation... students unhappy with their results, can retake the test as many times as they want.<br/> Julie Noce, Reuters
