The 2024 postgraduate entrance examination is coming, but it has hit a hurdle - some colleges and universities have stopped recruiting academic master's (master's) majors. This news is indeed a bit difficult for many students who are preparing to take the graduate school entrance examination to accept. Not only are the tuition fees lower than those for master's programs, but you can also enjoy dormitories, and most importantly, it is relatively easy for master's students to apply for doctoral programs. The suspension of enrollment of master's programs by colleges and universities means that the range of choices for postgraduate students will be limited, and they will no longer be able to apply for master's programs in their ideal schools, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty of postgraduate examinations.
In recent years, the state has made opinions on the classification and development of master's and professional masters, and the number of students enrolled in master's degrees has gradually decreased. Incomplete statistics show that many colleges and universities have announced the cancellation of master's enrollment for some majors, such as Nanjing University, Fudan University, Sichuan University and other famous universities. For example, the Department of Mathematics of Nanjing University announced that it will stop recruiting academic masters from 2024, and Sichuan University will no longer recruit master's degrees in psychology. This news undoubtedly disappointed many graduate students, because they may not be able to apply for their favorite master's majors, which blocks their road to graduate school to a certain extent.
Professional degree master's degree (professional master's degree) is a type of postgraduate examination that many candidates choose in order to "find a job easily". Normally, the training period of a professional master's degree is two years, which is one year less than that of a master's degree. However, many colleges and universities have adjusted the training period for postgraduates to three years. Although this adjustment is to expand the proportion of post-graduate students and allow more students to benefit from post-secondary students, it is bad news for candidates.
For graduate students, the choice of master's degree is mainly due to the need to search for jobs. Nowadays, many colleges and universities have adjusted the duration of post-secondary and postgraduate studies, extending it to three years. This is difficult for many candidates to accept, because extending the time also means paying more time costs. Considering that it is not cost-effective to study for a master's degree, many students find this extension system unacceptable.
Despite the expansion of the enrollment of professional and master's students, most colleges and universities have made it clear that they will no longer provide on-campus accommodation for graduate students. This means that if you are admitted to a master's degree, you will need to rent a room near the school, which will bring the cost of off-campus accommodation to the student. Generally speaking, the rent near the university is relatively high, which can be a big burden for students from ordinary families, and it also makes many ordinary family students who intend to apply for a master's degree feel helpless.
As a graduate student, the main reason for choosing a master's degree is that it cultivates the professional skills required for practical careers, which is more conducive to employment. However, the policy of not providing on-campus housing limits the financial conditions of students and adds a considerable burden to them. For many ordinary home students, they may not be able to afford the cost of off-campus accommodation, so it is difficult to choose a master's degree.
At present, there are three bad news for graduate students, which undoubtedly adds new difficulties to their road to graduate school. However, every time I take the graduate school entrance examination, I face various difficulties and uncertainties, which is a test of my ability and courage. I believe that for graduate students, in the face of difficulties, we should constantly adjust our mentality and take positive actions to deal with these three bad news. First of all, adjust your mindset. No matter what difficulties you encounter, don't give up on your goals and dreams, believe in your abilities and efforts, and persevere. Secondly, increase the scientific and systematic preparation of the test, and formulate a reasonable study plan. Strive to improve your academic strength and face the challenges of the graduate school entrance examination in advance. Finally, learn more about the changes in admissions policies, adjust your preparation strategies in time, and choose a research direction that suits you in a targeted manner.
I see bad news as both a challenge and an opportunity. In the face of these difficulties, we should maintain a positive attitude, face the difficulties, and constantly improve our strength on the road to prepare for the exam, and strive for the best results. After all, the postgraduate entrance examination is not only a selection, but also a process of growth. Through hard work and struggle, we will definitely be able to meet more challenges and finally realize our dreams. Perseverance and courage are the keys to success, believe in yourself and believe in the future!