The value of university education is gradually decreasing.
With the changes in the employment situation of college graduates, postgraduate entrance examination has become one of the main ways for college graduates to find employment. The increasing number of students in China is entering graduate school, which has a negative impact on students' career autonomy and their work conditions. Many parents feel that the graduate school exam has become a "playhouse" for the rich.
In real life, there is a phenomenon of "talent saturation" in various industries, and more than 80% of college graduates are unable to find jobs. Applying for a master's degree can lower the degree threshold and find a stable job in a public institution. Compared with previous years, the number of applicants for the postgraduate entrance examination this year has decreased by 360,000, and the competition for postgraduate entrance examinations has also eased.
Universities in many places have begun to scale back their enrollment.
There is information that some universities in China have expanded their enrollment. Compared to the same period in previous years, the percentage of admissions for full-time master's degrees has decreased by about 20%. Although the total number of admissions has not decreased, in terms of the admission status of colleges and universities, due to the increase in the number of exempted students, the number of admissions for this year's college entrance examination has nearly doubled, and the competition between candidates has become more intense.
Expand graduate student enrollment.
Starting next year, colleges and universities across the country will continue to expand the enrollment of master's degrees to 70%. The Xi period for a master's degree has also been extended to three to four years. This indicates that in the future, postgraduate education will increasingly focus on skills training to meet the needs of career development. However, the competition for master's degrees will become more and more intense, and the training of talents will become more and more biased towards doctoral students and scientific research.
Universities in many places charge significant fees**.
Judging from the number of graduate students enrolled from 2023 to 2024, tuition fees will be increased in the expansion plan of colleges and universities. The increase in the master's degree does not mean that the tuition fee and living expenses of the master's degree will increase, on the contrary, the fee for the master's degree will increase. The average annual range** is about 63,000 to 100,000 RMB.
Especially for university master's degrees, some popular liberal arts courses, ** are as high as 100,000. In addition, the annual living allowance of 8,000 yuan and the financial hardship allowance during the master's degree are also exempted, which is difficult for ordinary families to bear.
In 2024, the admissions policies of universities around the world show that tuition fees will continue to rise in the future, and for ordinary families and rural students, even if they have the possibility of continuing their graduate studies, they may not be able to afford the academic and financial burden of three years.
Summary: Is it necessary to take the postgraduate entrance examination?
In the process of higher education, the value of higher education has been declining, and postgraduate entrance examination has become the most important one among many college graduates. However, three major changes have taken place in the graduate school entrance examination, sending a "signal" that "rural students should not continue their studies".
The adjustment of the policy of expanding the enrollment of colleges and universities, the increase in the number of graduate students, and the increase in fees have all increased the competitiveness of the graduate examinations and also increased the financial burden on rural areas and ordinary families. So, is it necessary to apply for graduate school entrance examinations?
My personal opinion is that whether or not to apply for a master's degree depends on your interests, career plans, and financial resources. Taking the master's degree exam is great for your personal development and at the same time you have the ability to continue your studies.
However, if you don't have a clear understanding and plan for your career just because you want to get a higher degree, or if you don't have enough financial resources, you may not be suitable for graduate school.
On this basis, it is suggested that the vast number of peasants and ordinary families take the postgraduate entrance examination seriously. In the absence of sufficient funds, there are other ways to enhance their capabilities, such as Xi, training and certificates.
More importantly, no matter which path you take, you should have a clear plan for your career, continue to learn Xi, and constantly improve your skills in order to better meet the needs and development of this society. 2024 Postgraduate Entrance Examination Shore Strategy.