[Repost] Peking University’s Graduate Admissions Spark Controversy as More Than Half Are Recommended-Exemption Students
http://edu.qq.com/a/20070709/000001.htm Yesterday, Peking University announced its 2008 graduate admissions plan. Of all the places available, the number of students admitted as recommendation-exempt candidates (guaranteed admission) accounts for 50% to 80% of the plan, which is to say that more than half of Peking University’s graduate admissions slots are given to guaranteed-admission students. This policy has made many students from ordinary universities who want to apply to Peking University’s graduate programs feel “very unfair.” Peking University, however, says that this is done in accordance with the advisors’ opinions, with the hope of admitting students of a higher level. – Policy recap Only graduating students from national key universities are eligible for…
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