According to recently released data, the number of applicants for the 2024 national master's admission examination is 4.38 million, a decrease of 360,000 from last year. This data has caused people to think about whether the fever of postgraduate entrance examination has cooled down. However, whether the fever of postgraduate entrance examination really cools down needs to be measured by a combination of various factors.
First of all, there is a large gap between the phenomenon of academic involution in the job market and the employment expectations of students, which leads many students who consider employment problems to give up the postgraduate entrance examination and choose direct employment. The number of university graduates in direct employment is also on the rise. Secondly, the decrease in master's degree and the increase in professional master's degree are also one of the reasons for the cooling of postgraduate entrance examination. Many well-known universities have given up on the enrollment of master's degree in some disciplines and have instead directly recruited direct doctoral students. For professional and master's degrees, the tuition fee is higher and most of them are not subsidized by the state, and the duration of study has been extended to 3 years, and the economic cost is increasing. In addition, the strict control of the quality of postgraduate education has also led some students to choose to abandon the postgraduate entrance examination. Since the beginning of this year, in order to ensure the quality of postgraduate training, many schools have extended the number of years of study for master's and doctoral degrees, which has undoubtedly played a role in dissuading some students from quitting.
However, although the number of applicants for postgraduate entrance examination has declined, the number of applicants for master's degree in the country and its proportion among the national undergraduate graduates in 2024 are still at a high level. Postgraduate entrance examination is still a popular choice, and the competition for prestigious schools is still very fierce. In addition, the number of people choosing to study abroad is also increasing, which has had a certain impact on the number of applicants for master's degree in China. In addition, in recent years, the concept of employment and career choice of graduates has been improving, and more and more graduates can rationally evaluate their academic level and formulate reasonable academic planning and employment plans.
Therefore, we cannot simply say that the fever of the postgraduate examination has cooled down, but should be measured and analyzed comprehensively. To a certain extent, the craze for postgraduate entrance examinations still exists, and it is in line with the development stage of China's higher education and the needs of social development.
Different students may have different answers to this question. However, whether you choose to go to graduate school or choose another path, the key is for students to make a choice based on their interests, abilities, and career plans.
First of all, if students do not have the interest and motivation to continue their full-time studies on campus, then they can directly choose employment. During their time at university, it is important for students to learn about themselves and their careers through internships. Through internships, students can delve into an industry and test their suitability for the job.
Secondly, some students may choose to take the civil service or public institution establishment. This requires students to have solid basic knowledge, good comprehensive quality, strong test-taking ability and the ability to adapt to a standardized working environment and working methods.
Finally, for some students who have a strong interest in academic research, the postgraduate entrance examination is a good choice. Through postgraduate education, they can further improve their academic abilities and prepare them for a career in research or teaching in academia. This requires students to have a solid basic knowledge and strong scientific research ability.
In short, students who are suitable for graduate school are those who have a strong interest in academic research or further study, and have the corresponding academic ability and scientific research ability. While other students can choose other paths that suit them.
1.Self-understanding: College students need to recognize their interests, values, strengths and abilities, and then determine the right career direction for them. You can explore your interests and potential by participating in various team activities, internships, and social practices.
2.Career Exploration: College students can experience first-hand the work content and working environment of different career fields and industries through internships, part-time jobs, volunteers, etc., so as to better understand what kind of career they are suitable for.
3.Academic planning: College students should arrange their studies reasonably according to their career planning, choose majors and courses that suit them, actively participate in various academic research and scientific research activities, and improve their academic ability and professional quality.
4.Improve comprehensive ability: In addition to academic ability, college students also need to cultivate certain comprehensive literacy and ability, such as communication ability, teamwork ability, innovation ability, problem solving ability, etc. These abilities can be developed by participating in clubs, student councils, volunteer teams, and other activities.
5.Establish interpersonal relationships: College students should take the initiative to establish good interpersonal relationships with classmates, teachers, industry professionals, etc., and obtain more career information and opportunities through communication and cooperation.
6.Continuous learning: Graduating from college is only the end of a phase, not the end of learning. College students should maintain the habit of continuous learning and continuously improve their knowledge and skills through self-study, training and further education.
In general, college students need to fully understand themselves in terms of career planning, and closely integrate with the job market, and continuously improve their abilities and qualities through practice and learning. At the same time, we should also maintain a positive attitude, have the courage to try and accept challenges, and constantly improve and adjust our plans in practice.