Up to now, the 2024 postgraduate entrance examination has entered the final sprint stage, but surprisingly, the popularity of this year's postgraduate examination has declined significantly. It is surprising to hear that millions of people are expected to drop out of the exam this year. However, we can't simply attribute this phenomenon to the fact that graduate degrees are no longer important, but rather to look at the deeper causes. This chapter will analyze the reasons behind the first batch of "abandonment tide" in 2024 from various aspects such as the threshold for postgraduate entrance examinations, tuition pressure, and students' personal goals.
Students who are concerned about the postgraduate entrance examination understand that China has issued a notice that the graduate dormitory will be cancelled, and the postgraduate students may need to rent the house on their own. For poor students, it has taken a lot of energy and money to complete the four years of undergraduate study. If you still need to rent a house during graduate school, it will undoubtedly cause a greater burden on the family finance, so many students choose to give up the graduate school entrance examination.
Master's degree students in China can be divided into two categories: academic and professional, the master's degree is mainly for students who like to engage in scientific research, and the professional master's degree is more suitable for students who are going to graduate school for employment. However, in recent years, the number of master's students has been expanding, while the number of master's students has gradually decreased. This is mainly because the tuition fee for professional and master's degrees is higher than that for master's degrees, which brings more pressure to students from ordinary families. For many students with average family conditions, choosing to go to graduate school and getting better employment opportunities through the status of fresh graduates is a choice to reduce financial pressure.
There are also some students who give up on graduate school because they are not firm in their goals when they choose to go to graduate school. After graduating, they were confused because they did not want to find employment, and when they saw that their classmates around them chose to take the postgraduate entrance examination, they also followed the trend to apply for the examination. However, in the process of learning, they found that their interest and enthusiasm were not enough to support them to persevere, so they chose to give up. Such students should think carefully before applying for the exam to ensure that they have enough perseverance and goals to keep going.
Although the overall number of applicants for the graduate school entrance examination has dropped by 360,000, this is undoubtedly good news for those who are preparing for the graduate school entrance examination. The heat and difficulty of the graduate school entrance examination will be reduced accordingly, and the threshold for entering graduate school will be relatively lower. However, this does not mean that the national line for postgraduate entrance examination will necessarily be lowered, because in the end, it depends on many factors such as the difficulty of the exam, the number of places to enroll, and the performance of students.
The postgraduate entrance examination is divided into two parts: the preliminary examination and the re-examination, and students need to pass both links in order to successfully go ashore. The initial examination mainly examines students' memory and diligence in revision, while the re-examination focuses more on students' comprehensive ability and on-the-spot adaptability. Those students who are able to successfully pass these two levels must be excellent.
Although the number of graduate students is declining, it is still a serious challenge. The shrinkage of the graduate school entrance examination does not mean that the chances of success will be greatly increased, but it provides more opportunities for those students who have sufficient strength and perseverance. At this stage, the postgraduate entrance examination party should strive to do a good job in the final sprint, not to live up to their long-term efforts, and to create a better future for themselves.
The hardships of the graduate school entrance examination process are unimaginable. From registration to revision, to the final sprint, each link requires a lot of effort and time from students. However, in the face of more and more challenges and choices, we must examine our motivations and goals to ensure that we do not lose our way on the path to graduate school.
For those students who choose to give up the graduate school entrance examination, I believe they also have their own reasons and reasons. In this competitive and stressful society, everyone has the right to choose the path that suits them. Whether you choose a job or continue your studies, as long as you maintain your thirst and pursuit of knowledge, you can find your own path to success.
Finally, I hope that the majority of the postgraduate entrance examination party can establish the correct goal and attitude and sprint their dreams. No matter whether we choose to go to graduate school or other paths, as long as we persevere and work hard, I believe we can realize our ideals and create a better future. Come on!