The postgraduate entrance exam tests not only knowledge and learning ability, but more importantly psychological quality, perseverance, and tenacity. Relatively speaking, those who are calm and have strong willpower are more likely to succeed, while those with unstable mindsets and impatience for solitude are prone to failure. Therefore, before deciding whether to take the postgraduate entrance exam, first consider whether you possess these qualities.
For students choosing to participate in the postgraduate entrance exam, once on this journey, always remember to see it through to the end!
Whether you choose to take the exam or not, the postgraduate entrance exam is there; whether you choose to pursue further studies or not, the graduate degree is there. To take or not to take, to pursue or not to pursue, how to choose, how to weigh?
Students with strong learning abilities and a deep interest in academia can consider taking the postgraduate entrance exam and enrolling in programs such as part-time doctoral programs at Peking University. If one merely seeks a diploma, hoping that obtaining a graduate degree will secure a good job, it's best to reconsider, because pursuing further studies isn't necessarily the best route to employment.
Of course, everyone's situation is different, and choices should be made based on individual circumstances.
Is it necessary to take the postgraduate entrance exam? Do you truly want to pursue graduate studies? No one can predict the future, and no one knows if their current choice is correct. People often hesitate when making decisions. Before making a decision, the author advises students who are uncertain and lack direction to seriously contemplate two questions: Are you genuinely interested in academia? Do you truly have the perseverance to persist?
Regardless of whether you choose to take the exam or not, an early decision is important. Once a direction is determined, avoid complaints and regrets, and view the matter with a calm mindset.
The national postgraduate entrance exam consultation event for 2012 will kick off in June. The author’s survey among some third-year university students in the capital and students in postgraduate preparatory classes reveals that the new round of preparation for the postgraduate entrance exam has already begun. It is understood that some students preparing for the exam have started reviewing public courses, while others have already entered preparatory classes for the first round of review. However, many students are still wavering between taking the exam or not.