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Panorama analysis and strategies for self-study students to apply for postgraduate examinations

=1. The reality and dreams of self-study students

The self-study examination system is based on the Constitution of our country on "encourage "Self-taught education" is an important part of my country's education system. As a three-legged national education sequence, it stands alongside general higher education and adult higher education. The "Interim Regulations on Self-study Examinations for Higher Education" and the "Higher Education Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulate that the treatment of self-study graduates is the same as that of similar graduates from ordinary colleges and universities, and the self-study examination diploma has the same validity as the ordinary higher education diploma. At the same time, self-study candidates can also enter foreign universities to pursue degrees with self-study certificates or academic certificates. Currently, there are 23 countries that recognize it, among which universities in Australia and the United Kingdom recognize China’s self-study examination.

It can be said that self-study exams should have a high status in our country, which is expressly stipulated by national law. However, "is" does not mean "should be". The special education method of self-study exams makes self-study exam candidates "innately" subject to many unfair treatments. In school, they are accompanied by the contempt of the unified enrollment, and are even considered by some people as "people who have been eliminated by society once" and are just tools for the school to make money; when they enter society, they encounter disdain from their work units, "We only want general high school students!" How many ambitious self-taught students have been blocked from finding employment! Even the most public national civil service examination, they are not even qualified to register! On the road to study and employment, self-study students have encountered so much indifference and seen so many supercilious looks. Who can they tell the discrimination and injustice they have suffered except a sigh? They are called "the proud sons of heaven" but are actually "second-class citizens". They suffer and cry out, "Why is this?" Are self-study students born to be mediocre? Do they have to be of low quality?

Of course not! In fact, some self-study students are just a few points away from being admitted to ordinary colleges and universities, and some have no choice but to choose self-study examinations with relatively low education costs due to family difficulties. They are equally youthful and energetic, and have the same great ambitions, but they have to face more ups and downs and difficulties. They just hope to get the equality and opportunities that should belong to them.

We are also looking forward to it!

2. Reasons why self-study students take the postgraduate entrance examination

We have no way of knowing how many self-study students take the postgraduate entrance examination across the country. However, according to incomplete statistics from the Beijing Self-Study Examination Office, from November 2000 to June 2004, a total of 360 candidates went to the office to apply for postgraduate studies, 53 in 2001, 161 in 2002, and 2003. Due to the impact of SARS, the number of people decreased to 145 in 2004, but increased to 205 in 2004, showing an overall upward trend. And these are only the self-study students who have not yet obtained the graduation certificate. What is not included in the statistics are the self-study students who have already obtained the diploma and do not need to go to the self-study office to complete the procedures. A glimpse reveals the whole picture. The number of self-study candidates taking the postgraduate entrance examination across the country cannot be ignored.

The continuous expansion of enrollment in colleges and universities and the severe employment situation have made the postgraduate entrance examination a social trend. Many self-study students have also been swept in voluntarily or involuntarily. After experiencing too many hardships and suffering too many injustices, they are extremely persistent. In order to make up for the regret of not receiving formal higher education, in order to enjoy the pure and happy campus life, in order to get rid of the discrimination from all directions, in order to erase the long-suppressed shadow, in order to live a decent life, for a better tomorrow, and for the realization of dreams , they are full of enthusiasm and resolutely throw themselves into the rolling wave of the postgraduate entrance examination, insisting on the unremitting pursuit of realizing their dream of taking the postgraduate entrance examination!

3. Relevant policies for self-study students to take the postgraduate entrance examination

What are the application policies for self-study students to take the postgraduate entrance examination? I believe this is the first question for every self-taught student who is interested in taking the postgraduate entrance examination. According to relevant national regulations, self-study qualifications are completely equivalent to ordinary college qualifications. However, since colleges and universities have great autonomy in admissions, different schools have different requirements for self-study students. For example, many schools require self-study students to have an undergraduate diploma. , and some schools require self-study candidates to obtain a College English Certificate IV, etc. And because the personal circumstances of self-study students vary widely, you must read the college's admissions brochure carefully before registering to analyze whether your own conditions are met. It is best to get in touch with the admissions unit and ask the admissions unit for more advice.

There are two situations for self-study students to take the postgraduate entrance examination: undergraduate graduation and junior college graduation.

Self-study undergraduate graduates can apply for the National Master's Unified Entrance Examination regardless of whether they have obtained a degree; while junior college graduates must work for two years before they are eligible to apply for postgraduate examinations. Some schools also add that they must pass the self-study examination on the basis of this condition. Regulations on undergraduate core courses, and some schools stipulate that some majors do not admit college graduates. For specific application information, candidates should consult the graduate admissions office of the institution of higher learning where they plan to apply in advance.

For example, the 2005 Graduate Admissions Brochure of Renmin University of China stipulates:

Those who take the self-study examination for higher education must obtain an undergraduate diploma before registration before they can apply for a master's degree. ; Or have obtained a junior college diploma for two or more years (from graduating from junior college to September 1, 2005), reaching the same academic level as a university undergraduate graduate, and applying for the exam with the same academic level.

The Shanghai International Studies University 2005 Admissions Brochure stipulates as follows:

Those who pass the higher education self-study examination (undergraduate level) can apply directly as previous undergraduate graduates after obtaining the diploma. ; Those who have passed all courses of the Higher Education Self-study Examination (undergraduate level) and have issued relevant certificates from the Self-Study Examination Office can apply as fresh undergraduates, but they must present their undergraduate diploma before the re-examination.

IV. Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of self-study students taking the postgraduate entrance examination

(1) Advantages

Although self-study students suffer from unequal treatment to a certain extent, in the long run The strict quality of self-study examinations has won a high social reputation. The flexible and open system of self-study examinations, the assessment method that separates teaching and examination, and the graduation path that is easy to enter and strict to exit have caused many self-study students to hit the wall again and again, but they have made little progress. They have not only learned professional knowledge, but more importantly, they have learned how to acquire knowledge. Ability and methods, they are self-confident, self-reliant and self-reliant. They are "resilient despite repeated hardships, regardless of the winds of east, west, north and south". They have developed strong self-learning ability and perseverance. This ability and quality are must-have for all kinds of successful people. The unique characteristics are also a strong guarantee for self-study students to succeed in the postgraduate entrance examination.

Many self-taught students often have work experience, and the postgraduate entrance examination can bring them the most practical and visible benefits, because they know what they need most. After more or less work practice, they have a deeper understanding of knowledge than other postgraduate entrance examination groups. The book knowledge they learned turned into living knowledge, and they also gained a deeper understanding of the knowledge itself. Their learning goals have become more clear and specific, more targeted and practical, and they can learn more "targetedly". Compared with fresh graduates who have no social experience, their success rate in the postgraduate entrance examination may be higher than that of full-time "postgraduate entrance examination majors".

(2) Disadvantages

However, in reality, self-taught students still have to face many problems that ordinary high school students do not need to consider during the postgraduate entrance examination process. After all, compared to general high school students, their education quality is not high and their professional skills are weak. The gap in "software" has almost become the determining factor of their success or failure in the postgraduate entrance examination.

In addition, although the status of self-study students has been recognized by the vast majority of colleges and universities, the policy bottleneck has been broken. However, some unreasonable regulations still bring some troubles to self-study students, such as registration. Registration for the annual postgraduate entrance examination is in early November, while the higher education self-study diploma is only processed twice a year, once in June and December. Students who can only apply for the exam within 1 month cannot take the exam as undergraduates. Do you know? Just like this, just because of being one month late, just because of a graduation certificate, how many self-study students have been deprived of the opportunity to apply for prestigious schools to rewrite their lives! Many people have to wait another year and endure another year of suffering because of this unreasonable system! Although they can still apply with equivalent academic qualifications, will the opportunity come to them? Many colleges and universities require that they have published 1-3 academic papers in core journals. Not to mention self-study students, how many top students from ordinary colleges and universities can achieve this? Those self-taught students who pursue equivalent academic qualifications have to face this almost insurmountable obstacle after overcoming numerous financial and psychological obstacles.

Why are you so demanding of them and why can't you give them one more chance?

Although, for every candidate, the postgraduate entrance examination means both hope and opportunity, as well as challenges and difficulties, but the obvious or hidden discrimination from colleges and universities also makes self-study candidates face a lot of difficulties. The risks, the pressure!

5. Some suggestions on preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination

In the postgraduate entrance examination army, many self-study candidates are admitted to prestigious schools every year. Maybe everyone has their own experience and methods, but The following aspects should be the most consistent rules:

1. Have clear goals and avoid blind obedience.

In 2003, the number of graduate students nationwide was 790,000. In 2004, this number rose to 940,000, and in 2005 it soared to 1.7 million. This reflects the expansion of university enrollment and increasing employment pressure across the country. Trend, but many people apply blindly and follow the trend.

A joke: "Why do you take the postgraduate entrance examination?" "To find a girlfriend." "What do you do to find a girlfriend?" "Marry a wife." "Why do you marry a wife?" "Have children." "What do you do to have children?" "Sheep." "Saving money." "Going to school?" Be able to understand yourself clearly, judge the situation seriously, and return to rationality!

2. Exploit strengths and avoid weaknesses, and give full play to your own advantages.

The long road to the postgraduate entrance examination is a long-distance race of hard work and perseverance. It is not only a test of the candidates’ knowledge, but also a test of their psychological quality. Compared with other groups, self-study candidates should give full play to the advantages of self-learning ability and tenacity mentioned above, squeeze time from the "sponge", overcome the knowledge gap, and combine knowledge learning with psychological maturity. Many students who have successfully passed the postgraduate entrance examination believe that, especially in the later stages of preparation, mentality determines success or failure. Only with a peaceful mind and good learning methods can you enjoy it and have the last laugh.

3. Strengthen motivation and improve efficiency.

On the way to the postgraduate entrance examination, it is easy to "break down" without strong motivation. When you feel tired, you might as well outline a better tomorrow and imagine a great future, so as to continuously add new motivation. When studying, you must pay attention to improving efficiency, select quality materials, and do not be confused by the various teaching aid materials on the market that are mixed in quality and bad. It is necessary to be streamlined and efficient, enhance confidence, and achieve focused review, targeted review, and less but precise review.

4. Overcome information asymmetry and obtain correct information through multiple channels.

In today’s society, information floods all fields. A good way to gain an advantage in the fierce competition for postgraduate entrance examinations is to understand and possess as much information as possible. The number of enrollments and applicants for each institution over the years, the re-examination scores and re-examination questions, the admission scores and admission ratio are all information that every candidate should know. It is necessary to explore various channels for obtaining information, such as searching online, logging into forums, consulting with experienced people, and participating in tutoring classes. These are all methods that can be adopted.

6. Things to note after passing the exam

Just one example: According to feedback from the Graduate Admissions Office of a certain university, in the postgraduate admissions process, some self-study graduates hold self-study examination certificates. File transfer work, and this practice violates the file management regulations in admissions, will bring a lot of trouble to the school and the candidates themselves, and even affect the admission of the candidates.

Therefore, self-study graduates are reminded that when they complete the graduation procedures and receive their graduation certificate, they will also receive the original graduation certificate and student status file materials (including the self-study graduate registration form and approval form), which will be obtained half a year later. Candidates with a bachelor's degree will also have a degree approval form. These archival materials must be deposited in the personnel department of the unit where the archives are located. If there is no formal work unit, they should be deposited in the talent exchange center or urban sub-district office or rural village committee in the place of residence. , then make a copy of the file and stamp it with the official seal of the above-mentioned unit, so that it can be submitted for inspection when passing the preliminary examination and entering the re-examination to determine the qualifications. Do not keep the file materials by yourself. When enrolling graduate students, each university will issue a transfer letter on its own to retrieve files. Candidates must not submit their files to the school on their own to avoid unnecessary trouble or even adverse consequences.

7. Written at the end

I would like to give this sentence to self-study students who are preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination and are about to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination:

The road is long and long. , I will search high and low! . . .