From the beginning of the freshman year, the graduate school entrance examination is a big mountain in the growth process of college students. Whether it is the hard work in the preparation process or the waiting after the exam, the postgraduate entrance examination requires a lot of energy and time from the candidates. For those candidates who have experienced several failures, the hardships of the graduate school entrance examination are even more unimaginable. However, just as the postgraduate entrance examination fever continues to heat up, a "cooling tide" is quietly coming.
According to the data, the number of applicants for the postgraduate entrance examination in 24 years decreased by 360,000 compared with previous years, which to a certain extent reflects the change in the attitude of college students towards the postgraduate entrance examination. So, what is the reason for the "cooling tide" of graduate school entrance examinations?In this regard, the author believes that there are the following reasons.
(1) The conflict between students' rational choice of employment and postgraduate entrance examination
With the popularization of higher education, academic qualifications have increasingly become a "stepping stone" for job hunting. However, this has been followed by an intensification of involution competition among students. More and more students feel that the postgraduate entrance examination does not necessarily bring them better employment opportunities, nor does it necessarily bring greater changes to their life planning. In contrast, they are more inclined to choose employment, especially when the "gold content" of some graduate degrees is gradually diluted, as well as the difficulties and pressures faced by graduate employment.
In addition, some graduates have also begun to realize that the postgraduate entrance examination is not the only way out, and they are more inclined to choose stable jobs such as civil service examinations, examination establishments, and entry into state-owned enterprises and central enterprises. These jobs can not only provide graduates with relatively stable salaries and benefits, but also provide them with opportunities for further study, which is more "cost-effective".
(2) The cost of postgraduate entrance examination has increased, and the choice is more prudent
The costs associated with graduate school entrance examinations have always been the focus of discussion. In addition to examination fees, Xi materials, and training fees, the cost of living at the graduate level cannot be ignored. However, some colleges and universities no longer provide accommodation for some professional master's students, which undoubtedly increases the burden of postgraduate entrance examination for students with limited financial resources.
Graduates will be more deliberate in their choices, weighing the pros and cons of every decision they make. They will consider whether the graduate school entrance examination is worth investing so much time and money. For students who are not 100% sure that the graduate school entrance examination will bring change to them and achieve their life goals, they often choose to give up and find a more suitable development path for them.
Although the "cooling tide" of the postgraduate entrance examination is a good thing for some candidates, it also provides us with some questions worth thinking about.
(1) Life planning should vary from person to person, and rational choice is more important
Graduate school entrance examination is not a path that everyone must take, and the direction of development in life should vary from person to person. For some students who already have a clear career plan or have doubts about going to graduate school, choosing employment is also a good choice. We should abandon the thinking of "everyone follows the clouds" and rationally choose the path that is most suitable for our own development.
(2) Employability and academic achievements complement each other
While academic qualifications have an impact on job hunting, employability and practical experience are equally important. In the real world, employers pay more attention to the practical ability and practical experience of graduates, rather than the academic background and test scores. Therefore, we should pay attention to improving our practical ability, constantly exercise and summarize the problems and difficulties encountered in the work, and create our own competitive advantage.
(3) Accurately assess one's own interests and abilities
Before making a choice, we should make an accurate assessment of our interests and abilities. Sometimes, we only focus on the popularity of graduate school entrance examination and the choices of others, but ignore our own inner needs and development direction. Only by finding the right path in life can you reap true happiness and success.
In short, the "cooling tide" of postgraduate entrance examination is a phenomenon, and it is also the result of college students' thinking and choice of their own development. We should not be overly anxious and worried, but should find a path that suits us, strive to improve our practical ability, and strive for our life goals. Whether you choose to go to graduate school or get a job, as long as you have confidence and determination, you can realize your dreams and meet a better future!