The college entrance examination has become a norm, and the team of college students is also growing rapidly, many students have gone on to apply for graduate school or public ***, and the number of applicants for postgraduate entrance examination will continue to increase in 2024, and even exceed 5 million. However, the latest statistics have given everyone a surprise, the number of applicants for the postgraduate entrance examination in 2024 has decreased by 360,000 compared with last year, a decrease of 76%。The release of this data has attracted widespread attention and discussion, and for the postgraduate entrance examination party, the decrease in the number of applicants means that the degree of competition is reduced, which increases the probability of landing. At the same time, a soothsayer named Zhang Xuefeng** has also been verified, and he has said in the past that the number of applicants for graduate school entrance examination will decline. Why is there a decrease in the number of applicants for graduate school this year?What are the reasons for this?This article will analyze and elaborate on these issues in detail.
1、.The impact of employment pressure
As we all know, the postgraduate entrance examination can improve the employability of college students and get better jobs. However, as the employment landscape changes, more and more undergraduates are becoming aware of the importance of early employment. They chose to go directly into the job market and gave up the opportunity to go to graduate school. In particular, some students with poor family conditions often choose to give up the postgraduate entrance examination because they have to consider financial pressure and family burdens.
2、.The impact of the increase in the cost of postgraduate entrance examinations
The cost of postgraduate entrance examination is also an important factor affecting whether students apply for graduate school. Some colleges and universities no longer provide dormitories for graduate students, and students have to rent off-campus on their own, which increases their financial burden. In addition, graduate tuition fees at some colleges and universities are also rising, which is unaffordable for ordinary families. Therefore, even if they have the will to go to graduate school, they have to give up it.
3、.The effects of disorientation
Some students give up on graduate school because they recognize their problems. They made great efforts to get ashore, only to realize that they did not gain more knowledge and skills at the graduate level, and their employment prospects after graduation did not change much. In this case, they began to reassess their direction and decided on other paths, such as direct employment or civil service examinations. Therefore, the abandonment of a part of the students is the result of careful consideration.
1、.Reduced competition
With the decrease in the number of graduate students, the pressure on the graduate school entrance examination party has also been reduced accordingly. They have more opportunities to go ashore and achieve their goals. This is undoubtedly good news for those students who have been working hard for the graduate school entrance examination. However, the reduction of competition for postgraduate entrance examinations also has its hidden concerns, that is, whether the gold content and employment prospects of postgraduate entrance examinations will be affected.
2、.An increase in the number of public examiners
Interestingly, while the number of people taking the postgraduate examination is on the rise, the number of people taking the public entrance examination is on the rise. Although it cannot be said that these 360,000 people have given up on graduate school entrance examinations, civil service positions are highly sought after in today's employment environment. At the same time, the private sector has been left out in the cold and its future prospects are not optimistic. As a result, some students choose to give up the postgraduate entrance examination and instead prepare for the civil service exam in pursuit of a more stable and comfortable career.
When faced with the question of choosing whether to go to graduate school or employment, we should take into account our own situation and interests. After all, life is different, and there is no one set pattern that can be applied to everyone. Some people are suitable for postgraduate studies to further their studies and improve their abilities. For others, it is more suitable to work directly, step into the society, and enrich and improve their abilities through practical experience. At the same time, there are also some people who believe that they can get better development opportunities and benefits by choosing to take the public examination. No matter which path you choose, you need to take into account your personal circumstances and development prospects.
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the reasons for the decrease in the number of applicants for graduate school entrance examinations in 2024, and points out the impact of employment pressure, the increase in postgraduate examination costs, and personal disorientation on the number of postgraduate students. At the same time, this paper also puts forward the view that the choice of graduate school or employment should be comprehensively considered in combination with personal circumstances and interests. The postgraduate entrance examination is still a dream pursued by many students, but we must also understand that we should give full play to our potential and pursue the realization of personal value on the path we choose. Whether it is the postgraduate entrance examination or other choices, only on the path that suits you can you give full play to your greater potential and realize your life value.