*This article is the content of the 23rd issue of "Half Moon Talk" in 2022
The postgraduate entrance examination is approaching, and the majority of candidates are struggling hard, just to "go ashore" smoothly.
However, the postgraduate entrance examination has always been "people go to high places", but in recent years there has been a controversial phenomenon - "reverse postgraduate entrance examination".
The reporter from Banyuetan found that more and more candidates are studying in graduate schools from "Double First-Class" colleges with higher rankings and better reputations in the general perception, to "Double Non" colleges with weaker comprehensive evaluations.
"Reverse postgraduate entrance examination" may become a trend
According to the 2022 graduate student enrollment data released by Wuhan University of Science and Technology not long ago, the total number of 2022 graduate students is 3,188, and there are 159 freshmen from 64 colleges and universities distributed in 18 colleges.
Among them, 8 first-choice freshmen who applied for Wuhan University of Science and Technology came from Tongji University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University, Chongqing University, Sun Yat-sen University and other universities.
In addition, data from Shenzhen University shows that the school will enroll 5,006 master students in 2022, and the proportion of students from "double first-class" universities will reach 41%. There are many students from famous universities such as Peking University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University and Nanjing University.
Among the 2022 postgraduate freshmen of Kunming University of Science and Technology, 92 are from Peking University, Shandong University, Sun Yat-sen University, Central South University, etc.
Among the 2022 postgraduate freshmen of Shanghai University of Technology, 14 are from "985 Project" institutions, and 48 are from "211 Project" institutions, accounting for 5.8% in total.
The reporter from Banyuetan learned from interviews that many college students who are studying in Shanghai, Wuhan and other places and are preparing for the 2023 national postgraduate admissions examination for "Double First-Class" colleges and universities set their goals on ordinary colleges and universities.
They all said that the phenomenon of "reverse postgraduate entrance examination" is common in the postgraduate entrance examination group, and it has even become a trend.
many factors lead to
The reporter of Banyuetan found that the "reverse postgraduate entrance examination" is mostly a choice made by candidates after careful consideration of various factors such as the situation of the postgraduate entrance examination, professional disciplines, regions, and families.
——The number of postgraduate entrance examinations continues to increase, and the "reverse postgraduate entrance examination" ensures "going ashore".
According to the data, in recent years, the number of postgraduate entrance examinations has shown an increasing trend year by year: the number of postgraduate entrance examinations will be 3.41 million in 2020, 3.77 million in 2021, and 4.57 million in 2022. It is predicted that the number of postgraduate entrance examinations will exceed 5.2 million in 2023.
Tian Youyi, a professor at the School of Education of Central China Normal University, said that the strong and popular majors of many "double first-class" universities, such as computer and finance, have become "arenas" for postgraduate education and postgraduate entrance examinations.
Therefore, choosing "Shuangfei" is a tactic to reduce the cost of postgraduate entrance examinations and increase the landing rate.
This low-risk, cost-effective choice will not erase their prestigious undergraduate background.
Gold plating is not enough, "silver plating" is also a good choice.
——Priority is given to characteristic disciplines, and "double-non" colleges and universities have more advantages.
Many interviewed experts and candidates said that many "Double-Africa" colleges and universities have strong advantages in certain professional disciplines, and some candidates from "Double First-Class" colleges and universities consider their development prospects and actively choose the advantageous disciplines of "Double-Africa" colleges and universities .
Wang Zheng, a 2022 postgraduate freshman from Wuhan University of Science and Technology who graduated from a "double first-class" university, told Banyuetan that the resource and environment major of Wuhan University of Science and Technology is a strong major of the school, and the school's environmental protection, mining, metallurgy, resource utilization and pollution control are national key points The laboratory has strong scientific research strength and has undertaken a number of major academic projects, so I chose to study in this school.
"For me, the professional scientific research strength of the target institution is more important than the school's reputation." Wang Zheng said that although the "Double First-Class" universities have a strong halo effect, thanks to the characteristic professional development of institutions of higher learning, "Double First-Class" Non-"colleges and universities have irreplaceable advantages in some subdivided professional disciplines.
Tian Youyi also said that first-class universities do not mean that all disciplines and majors are first-class, and some "double-non" universities are outstanding in a certain discipline or major.
Taking pedagogy as an example, in the fourth round of subject evaluation, Shanghai Normal University received a B+ rating, much higher than some "Double First-Class" universities.
——Geography, family and other factors cause candidates to "reverse the postgraduate entrance examination".
Many candidates consider factors such as region and family more when applying for the exam according to their own circumstances.
For example, some candidates hope to study and work in more economically developed areas, while others prefer to be closer to home.
In addition, in order to improve the quality of students, some "Double-Africa" colleges and universities have increased the rewards for "Double First-Class" college candidates who apply for the school, which has also attracted some candidates to "reverse postgraduate entrance examinations"; Unsatisfactory grades, and because of their eagerness to study for graduate school, they were forced to transfer to "Double Non" colleges; there are also a few "Double First-Class" college candidates who do not want to step out of the "ivory tower" and choose relatively easy "Double Non" colleges .
Emphasis should be placed on competency rather than school
Some voices believe that "reverse postgraduate entrance examination" is a self-willed and depraved behavior, but many candidates said that "it's fine if you think it's worth it."
"'Reverse postgraduate entrance examination' is a different way to go to your goal."
Relevant experts said that candidates who choose "double non-" colleges and universities objectively separate the relationship between the school they attend and their personal abilities, and help to break the theory of only schools.
Moreover, the flow between "Double First-Class" universities and "Double Non" universities will bring certain positive effects, and the two-way exchanges between institutions will promote the flow of new ideas and new perspectives, which will have a positive effect on academic innovation.
Wang Chuanyi, an associate professor at the Institute of Educational Research of Tsinghua University, said that different types of colleges and universities have different positioning, different characteristics, and different advantages, and they should take off their "colored glasses" to view this phenomenon.
In addition, in order to attract attention, some online media and postgraduate entrance examination institutions deliberately magnify and hide some facts, over-interpret the "reverse postgraduate entrance examination" behavior, and take the opportunity to build momentum, sell anxiety, and gain profits.
Tian Youyi believes that if the “reverse postgraduate entrance examination” is not viewed comprehensively and objectively, it will label the university as an identity, which will not only intensify the evaluation orientation of only academic qualifications and famous schools, but also affect the equal competition between schools. cause negative impact.
Students should be guided to carry out personal academic development planning by improving their abilities rather than their qualifications.
Wang Chuanyi believes that in the stage of postgraduate education, the adaptability of personal interests and majors and the effectiveness of mentor guidance are important factors in determining career development, and their importance far exceeds the so-called school rankings.
In addition, popular disciplines such as economics and management are currently fiercely competitive for postgraduate entrance examinations, but high-precision and cutting-edge disciplines involving major national strategies are often in the cold, making it difficult to pass on unpopular academics.
The majority of candidates should pay attention to the majors and tutors they apply for, and integrate their personal studies into the great cause of national rejuvenation, so as to benefit their personal growth and the country.
Half-month talk reporter: Quan Wanpengqi Tanaka
The original title ""reverse postgraduate entrance examination", is to take the next step?
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