After going ashore, I realized the difference between a master's degree and a professional master's degree, and I am glad that I made a wise choice at the beginning
With the evolution of the job market, more and more college students are choosing to enter the journey of graduate school. However, the graduate school entrance examination is not an easy task, and it requires not only a lot of time to prepare for the exam, but also a number of preparations to be done in the early stage.
When it comes to graduate school entrance examinations, many students are limited to knowing the information about the fierce competition and high difficulty, but in fact, students also need to make informed decisions in advance when choosing colleges, majors, and master's and professional degrees.
After the graduate school entrance examination, many people realize that there is a difference between a master's degree and a professional master's degree. According to the data, the number of graduate students in the country may exceed 5.2 million in 2023, and half of the fresh graduates have chosen the path of postgraduate examination.
When it comes to choosing a school and major, many students may be quick to decide. However, when it comes to choosing between academic and professional graduate students, many students are confused, mainly because they are not clear about the specific differences between the two.
First of all, in terms of the length of study, students usually understand that the three-year program is a master's degree, while the two-year graduate program is a master's degree. Many parents believe that they can learn more in three years, so they are more inclined to let their children choose a master's degree. However, with the changes of the times and policies, many colleges and universities have extended the duration of professional and master's degrees, and it has become more difficult to distinguish them purely by academic system.
Secondly, there are significant differences in the direction of cultivation. After graduation, students can continue to study for a doctorate degree or engage in scientific research, and more emphasis is placed on the cultivation of students' comprehensive quality. Relatively speaking, the professional master focuses on cultivating practical talents, and the knowledge learned is more inclined to practical application.
Third, there is the gap in tuition fees. The tuition fee for graduate students is higher than that for undergraduates, and the tuition fee for master's degree is generally around 6,000-8,000 yuan, but depending on the major the student chooses, for example, the tuition fee for art majors may be higher. The tuition fee for a master's degree is higher, generally around 10,000 yuan, and some majors may even reach 10-300,000 yuan, and the scholarship is less than that for a master's degree. For students from modest families, choosing a master's degree may not be the most ideal choice.
With the increase in the number of graduate applicants, it is becoming more and more difficult to get a master's degree. Some students from better families may aim for a master's degree, because the competition is relatively unpopular and the difficulty of landing is relatively small.
The direction of future development is also very different. The comprehensive ability of the master's degree is stronger, and the employer is more willing to choose the master's degree, and the employment scope of the master's degree is wider. The professional master is mainly to cultivate practical talents, which may be more popular in some fields, although the employment scope is narrow, but the future development is also good.
The two belong to different tracks and are not comparable. The choice of a master's degree or a master's degree mainly depends on the individual's planning. If candidates want to apply for the "iron rice bowl" in the future, then priority will be given to the master's degree;If you want to enter a well-known large factory, then a master's degree is more attractive. The key is to see how students plan, and many students feel after making a choice: "Fortunately, I didn't make the wrong choice", otherwise it may affect my future.
More and more students choose to apply for graduate school, but most students have little understanding of the actual situation of the postgraduate entrance examination, and just follow the trend, thinking that improving their academic qualifications can get better job opportunities.
But students should not simply look at the postgraduate entrance examination, because the postgraduate entrance examination can be regarded as the second college entrance examination, which is very difficult, and the most important thing is that the competition is fierce, and students stand on the same starting line and strive for the opportunity to enter Tsinghua University and other famous universities.
Although many colleges and universities will admit graduate students, the number of places is limited. There are many students who choose the same institution and the same major, and students still need to evaluate their own strengths to see if they have a competitive advantage.
Sometimes, the postgraduate entrance examination is not the best choice, especially for students who usually have grades in the middle and lower reaches, just reviewing is a headache, plus there is no competitive advantage, it is very difficult to go ashore.
If you really don't want to give up, then you should seize the time to prepare in the early stage, understand the relevant knowledge of the postgraduate entrance examination, clarify your goals, and work hard for them. Especially during the university period, there is a lot of spare time, so you can prepare for the relevant exams as soon as possible to lay a solid foundation and make it easier to review later. But if you fail to succeed many times, it is better to give up early and not waste time and money.
In general, if students want to take the postgraduate examination, they should make a choice in advance according to their own situation, especially between the master's degree and the professional master's degree, the gap is quite large, and do not choose the wrong one.
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