On the journey of choosing to go on to higher education, "where not to roll, where to roll" seems to have become an embarrassing curse, and the Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Joint Entrance Examination, which was once a relatively niche way to further education, has recently released data like thunder, shaking the hearts of countless families.
Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Joint Entrance Examination: The popularity has risen sharply, and the competition has intensified
365 points for the undergraduate line!
465 points for one line!
265 points for students with special talents in art and sports!
The admission score line of each batch of the 2024 Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese Students
Source: https://eea.gd.gov.cn/lhzs/content/post_4441430.html
Once upon a time, the test was little known, but now it is the focus of attention for many families. The number of applicants has surged like a tide, and the difficulty has also risen, as if paving a seemingly bright but thorny road for the children of middle-class families, which has caused widespread anxiety and questions:
Can we continue on this road?
The fierce battleground behind the data
The number of applicants for the 2024 Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Joint Entrance Examination will be nearly 12,000, and the actual reference number will reach 10,320, breaking through the 10,000 mark for the first time, a surge of more than 3,000 compared with last year.
However, while the number of applicants is increasing, the increase in enrollment places is limited, and this year's planned enrollment is 6,012 people, which is only 896 more than last year's 5,116 students, which means that the overall enrollment ratio is bound to drop sharply this year.
Although the number of overseas Chinese students participating in the joint examination has risen this year, breaking through the 10,000 mark, its scale is still "niche" compared with the army of tens of millions of applicants for the college entrance examination in the mainland.
The number of applicants for the college entrance examination in 2024 soared to 13.42 million, exceeding 10 million for the sixth consecutive year. Compared with the previous year's data, 510,000 new candidates were added, a growth rate of 3.95%, setting a new historical record.
The score line has climbed and the competition has intensified: whether it is literature and history or science and engineering, the undergraduate admission line has risen, especially the science and engineering category has increased by 10 points. Arts, sports and pre-university batches have not been spared, and the increase in scores indicates further intensification of competition in the future. In particular, in popular colleges and universities such as Jinan University and Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the score line of the preparatory batch has risen significantly, reflecting the improvement of the overall level of candidates and the fierce competition.
Moderate difficulty, but fierce competition: Although the Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Joint Entrance Examination does not significantly surpass the mainland college entrance examination in terms of difficulty, it pays more attention to the examination of basic knowledge and comprehensive ability, which makes many candidates feel "friendly". However, with the overall improvement of the quality of candidates, the score line naturally rises, making this seemingly "gentle" competition actually surging undercurrent.
Opportunities and challenges coexist
Although the admission rate has decreased, the joint examination for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese is still a relatively "relaxed" path to further education. Compared with the mainland college entrance examination, the admission rate of its 985/211 institutions is still much higher, providing more possibilities for candidates who are interested in entering prestigious universities. At the same time, with the increase in the number of colleges and universities, the range of options for candidates is also expanding.
However, in the face of increasingly fierce competition, candidates and parents need to keep a clear head and plan their pathways wisely. While improving our own strength, we should also pay close attention to policy changes and market dynamics, and respond to future challenges with a more flexible and open attitude.
The joint examination for overseas Chinese students does not occupy the quota of the college entrance examination, is separate from the enrollment index of the general college entrance examination of colleges and universities, does not constitute any competitive relationship, and has a separate proposition, independent syllabus, separate examination, and early admission.
Therefore, due to the advantages of loose policies, few subjects, simple exams, and low admission scores, the joint entrance examination for overseas Chinese students is regarded by parents as a shortcut for overseas Chinese students to study in China's famous schools.
In the era of "rampant chicken babies", instead of being passive and anxious, it is better to take the initiative to try new options: having an overseas identity, allowing children to participate in the joint entrance examination for overseas Chinese students is undoubtedly a shortcut outside the college entrance examination.
In recent years, the policy of applying for the joint entrance examination for overseas Chinese students has not changed significantly compared with the past, and children with overseas permanent residence status and residence requirements are still in line with the overseas Chinese student policy. In fact, if a child wants to take the joint examination for overseas Chinese students, the quickest way is to obtain long-term or permanent residency in a foreign country. (Note*: All information about the policy is subject to official information, please refer to the official website: https://eea.gd.gov.cn/tzgg/content/post_4357598.html)
If you can plan your overseas status in advance, in addition to overseas high-quality educational resources, even if you choose to return to China for further study, students with overseas Chinese status have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of studying in prestigious domestic universities with low scores.
Greece is the golden springboard for prestigious universities in Europe and the United States
The Greece housing immigration program can be said to be very suitable for the majority of Chinese education families, and has become an excellent channel for students to further their studies. If you buy a property in Greece worth more than 250,000 euros, you can get a permanent residence for the whole family in one step, live there, do business, go to school, and enjoy the corresponding education and social benefits.
Greece has a well-developed public, private and international education system and was one of the first countries to establish an education system. International schools accept pure English teaching and elite education, and after graduation, they will be sent to European and American universities, with a completely international environment, and obtain high-quality British, American and European education with low tuition fees and living costs, or return to China to take the joint entrance examination and go to college with low scores!
From September, the Greece golden visa is about to officially enter a new era of 800,000 euros, and the current buffer period of the new policy is less than a month, so you need to hurry up! There are thousands of paths in the future, and instead of being deeply anxious and involuted, it is better to find a suitable development path for children.