The number of applicants for the postgraduate entrance examination in 2024 has decreased by more than 300,000 compared with last year, which has made many candidates regret not insisting on the postgraduate entrance examination. Theoretically, the decrease in the number of applicants will increase the enrollment ratio, and thus increase the probability of candidates going ashore. In addition, the review status of some candidates is not satisfactory, and it is expected that the abandonment rate will exceed 20% this year. Therefore, this year may be the least difficult year for the postgraduate entrance examination in the past 5 years.
However, the so-called simple questions do not mean that the exam will be easy. In the entrance examination, the difficulty of the questions is not directly related to the selection of the students with the strongest learning ability. The essence of the postgraduate entrance examination lies in talent selection, and its purpose is to admit the most potential students, rather than relying on the difficulty of the questions to screen. Therefore, even though the questions in this year's exam are relatively simple, candidates still need to put in the corresponding effort and preparation to have a good score.
Why has the number of applicants for graduate school decreased by more than 300,000 this year?Is it because the general environment was unfavorable to candidates last year, did everyone give up on the postgraduate entrance examination?According to this year's situation, we can find that although the number of applicants has decreased, the application ratio is still very high, which indicates that the competition is still fierce. In other words, candidates with fewer registrations are most likely full of powerlessness for this year's graduate school entrance examination and give up directly, without choosing a strong motivation to live a better life than fear of difficulties.
There are many reasons for the decrease in the number of applicants for postgraduate entrance examination this year, including the poor examination environment last year, some financial pressures, and a lack of confidence in exam results and school pressure. First of all, last year's epidemic caused great distress to the overall preparation and learning situation of candidates, making candidates suffer more psychological and physical pressure in the preparation process. Secondly, it is relatively expensive to apply for the postgraduate examination, and many candidates and families choose to give up the postgraduate examination in the short term after the epidemic due to financial pressure. In addition, the pressure on test scores and college admission cut-offs has also made many candidates hold back, fearing that they will not be able to get good grades and be admitted to their dream universities.
However, it should be noted that not all candidates are relieved by the simplicity of the postgraduate examination questions. For some candidates who are not in a good state of revision, even if the exam questions seem simple, it does not mean that they will get a satisfactory result. On the contrary, they may lose points due to carelessness, and the gains outweigh the losses. Therefore, Zhang Xuefeng poured cold water on the candidates at this time, reminding them not to take it lightly, and to face every question with full enthusiasm and solid preparation.
1. Postgraduate Politics: It coincides with variety shows
The last big question in the political subject of the postgraduate entrance examination actually coincides with the content in the hit variety show "Flowers and Boys". This is undoubtedly a fluke for those candidates who usually like to follow variety shows, and they may have accidentally got the inspiration for the question during the break. However, we should not only see the similarity of the questions, but also see the essence of the political examination, that is, the examination of the candidates' ability to grasp and understand the test points. Therefore, no matter how simple or complex the questions may seem, you can only do well in the political exam with solid preparation and a comprehensive knowledge reserve.
Political candidates relaxed to pursue the former popular variety show "Flowers and Boys", but they didn't expect to get inspiration for the questions in the exam. This fortuitous coincidence may have an unexpected impact on the candidate's score. Although the last question of the political exam has the same theme as a variety show, its essence is to test the candidate's political literacy and comprehension ability, rather than simply borrowing the content of the variety show. Therefore, candidates should not put too much energy into the pursuit of variety shows, but should put more time and energy into review and exam preparation, and through solid preparation and comprehensive knowledge reserves, they can achieve good results in the political exam.
2. Postgraduate English: The novel questions confuse some candidates
This year, the question types of postgraduate English have changed compared with previous years, which makes some candidates feel confused. Some candidates even wondered if the teacher had sent the wrong test paper. This change adds a certain challenge to the candidates, who need to adapt and respond to the new question types. However, no matter how the question types change, the core of the English test is the test of English language ability, and only through a solid language foundation and flexible use can you achieve a good score.
Candidates' responses to this year's postgraduate English entrance examination were inconsistent. Some candidates find the questions easy, while others find them more difficult. This is also a normal phenomenon, because different candidates have differences in English foundation, revision experience, and test mentality. For those who find the questions difficult, it may be due to their insufficient preparation for revision or improper study strategies. Therefore, regardless of the difficulty of the questions, it is only through continuous revision and improvement of your English that you can achieve the desired results in the exam.
Unlike the college entrance examination, the written examination for the postgraduate entrance examination is only one of the links. After reaching the re-examination score line, even if the initial test score is temporarily ranked first, you should not be careless, and you should still prepare carefully for the re-examination. Many graduate supervisors are increasingly looking at repeated examinations, because the initial examination can only examine students' knowledge accumulation and learning ability within a limited scope, but cannot truly understand students' scientific research potential. Therefore, candidates need to fully prepare for the re-examination, demonstrate their scientific research ability and potential, and improve their chances of admission.
For those candidates who score more than 400 points in the preliminary examination, if they can prepare thoroughly in the re-examination stage, even if they cannot answer a single question, they have a good chance of being admitted to graduate school. Therefore, the re-examination is a crucial stage for candidates to decide whether they are high or low. In addition to the written part, the re-examination also includes interviews, adjustments and other links, and candidates need to prepare comprehensively to show their comprehensive quality and ability. In the re-examination, candidates should pay attention to their own expression and communication skills, actively participate in discussions and put forward their own opinions, show their scientific research experience and practical ability, as well as their understanding and interest in the major they are applying for.
For candidates whose results in the initial examination are on the marginal line, the importance of the re-examination is even more prominent. If you can perform well in the re-examination and show your potential and ability, you have a good chance of being admitted to graduate school. Therefore, candidates should be well prepared for the re-examination, especially the interview part. In the interview, candidates need to show their thinking logic and innovative thinking, have a certain understanding of the research direction and cutting-edge knowledge of the major they are applying for, as well as the planning and goals of future scientific research development.
In short, the importance of the re-examination for the postgraduate entrance examination cannot be ignored. Regardless of the results of the preliminary examination, only by comprehensively preparing for the re-examination and demonstrating one's scientific research potential and ability can one have a greater chance of being admitted to graduate school. Therefore, candidates need to take the re-examination stage seriously, pay attention to improving their expression and communication skills, demonstrate their professional quality and practical ability, as well as their research interest and exploration spirit in the major they are applying for. Only by comprehensively preparing for the re-examination can you truly improve your admission chances and achieve your goal of taking the postgraduate entrance examination.