In 2000, the application method was still quite chaotic, and there was no unified standard across the country.
It may be different in different provinces.
For example, Shenghai is used to applying for admission before the exam.
Yenching has been undergoing continuous reforms. In 1999, the Examination Institute of the Yenching Municipal Education Commission decided, after research, to try filling out the application form after the test. However, they did not want to take too big a step, so they implemented the "filling out the application form after the test with estimated scores."
However, due to the sudden implementation of the "estimated scores after the test", the admission situation in previous years can basically no longer be used as a reference, and the results are very bad, causing some candidates to "fail to get in despite high scores" and some candidates to "get low placements despite high scores". Some of these were caused by inaccurate score estimates.
After the lessons learned in 1999, in 2000, the Yanjing Municipal Education Examination Institute further improved the reporting method and simply changed it to "report after the scores are released."
As a result, the admission situation that year was almost the worst since the resumption of the college entrance examination in 1977. The reason was that the examination was changed back and forth and the candidates lost their reference coordinates.
At this time, Zhejiang Province implemented the policy of estimating scores after the test and reporting on admission.
After the application form was distributed, there was two days to think about it. Many people took the application form and school handbook home to discuss the decision with their families.
"Son, how did you do on the test?"
Both elders were at home. As soon as Su Zelin entered the house, Su Jianjun and Zhao Lixia asked nervously.
"Not bad. It shouldn't be a problem to get into a second-tier university in the province."
Su Zelin smiled.
"That's good!"
The two elders were relieved.
They didn't expect Su Zelin to get into a top university in the college entrance examination, but they were afraid that their son would fail and have to go to a junior college.
"Where's Shiqing?"
This is also a concern of the two elders.
"She's just so-so. Her performance isn't ideal, but it's not that bad either. Judging from her estimated scores, she has a good chance of getting into Peking University or Tsinghua University. I'm just afraid she won't be admitted to a good major. As for whether she should apply to Peking University or Tsinghua University, I have to discuss it with her parents!"
Su Zelin stretched his shoulders.
"It's okay if you don't go to Peking University or Tsinghua University. Our Zhejiang University is also very good. It's in our province and close to home!"
"Yes, Shi Qing is so outstanding. No matter which top 985 university she goes to, she will have a bright future after graduation!"
In fact, the two elders really hope that Qin Shiqing can go to Zhejiang University and be closer to their son. After all, parents all have selfish motives.
Moreover, Zhejiang University is not that bad. In later generations, its ranking even surpassed that of Peking University and Tsinghua University for several years.
"If the majors at Peking University and Tsinghua University are not stable, they may not be as good as the flagship majors at Zhejiang University."
Su Jianjun pondered for a moment.
Even in the same university, there are top majors and trash majors, and the difference between the two can be several tens of points.
The saying that it is better to be the tail of a phoenix than the head of a chicken does not apply here.
Because no matter Peking University, Tsinghua University or Zhejiang University, they are all phoenixes, the only difference is that one is bigger and the other is slightly smaller.
Some people would rather choose a slightly inferior university and choose a top major rather than a rubbish major in Peking University or Tsinghua University.
"Well, Shiqing should be considering which college to apply for now, let's go to Lao Qin to take a look!"
"Other people are applying for college, why are you interfering? Besides, your son hasn't decided on his major yet!"
He hurriedly stopped the two elders. Su Zelin didn't want his parents to encourage Qin Shiqing to apply to Zhejiang University, otherwise the plan he had painstakingly planned for so long would be wasted.
"With your score, there's not much to choose from among the few second-tier universities in the province. Just pick one with your eyes closed!"
Zhao Lixia said with disdain.
"Exactly. Can you compare yourself with Shi Qing? Shi Qing's ambition is obviously more important. She needs more people to give her advice and suggestions."
Su Jianjun agreed with this.
Su Zelin: “…”
Yes, that’s right, they are my biological children!
In the end, they failed to stop the two elders. Su Jianjun and Zhao Lixia didn't even take a second look at their son's application form before rushing to Qin's house. Su Zelin had no choice but to follow them.
Qin Shiqing's father Qin Daqing and mother Liu Sufen are both at home at the moment. Although summer vacation is the peak business period, they must take such a big matter as their daughter's application for college seriously.
"Lao Su, Lixia, you are here."
The two elders of the Qin family greeted them warmly: "How come you are so free? Has Zelin chosen his major?"
"No, there's no rush for his choice. After all, there are only a few second-tier universities in the province."
Su Jianjun smiled and said, "It may be difficult for Shiqing to make a decision if she just randomly chooses a school, so we came to take a look!"
"Lao Qin, Sufen, Shiqing must have done very well in the exam. Are you planning to apply to Peking University or Tsinghua University?"
Zhao Lixia asked tentatively.
"It's not confirmed yet. Shi Qing estimated that her score is 670. In recent years, the admission score of Tsinghua University and Peking University has been around 650. Logically, she should be able to get in!"
Qin Daqing hesitated for a moment and said, "But it's hard to say. One year, the provincial score soared to nearly 680. And if Shi Qing's score is correct, she will probably only be admitted to an ordinary major!"
Dad Qin was a little worried. If his daughter's score could be a few dozen points higher, she wouldn't have to hesitate so much when applying for admission. She would be able to get into Peking University or Tsinghua University, and she would be able to choose a good major.
"Yes, I remember. There was indeed a year when it soared to nearly 680. There was a student in No. 2 Middle School who usually had very good grades and almost always took first place in every exam. However, because of a wrong estimate, he applied to Peking University and Tsinghua University but failed the entrance exam. He even came back to repeat a year. Everyone in the city knew about it!"
Zhao Lixia sighed: "It would be great if Shiqing's score could be close to 700."
"Yes, I've heard about that!"
Liu Sufen also began to worry.
She didn't want her daughter to be so unlucky and waste another year of her youth.
Su Zelin said quickly, "It's different. It's rare for the admission score of Peking University and Tsinghua University to be so high. The main reason is that the questions were easy that year. Our teacher said that the difficulty this year is average, and the admission score of Peking University and Tsinghua University will not be too outrageous. Besides, Shi Qing's estimate is very conservative, and it is very likely that the actual score is more than 20 points higher!"
Su Zelin still remembers the admission score for Tsinghua University and Peking University in the province that year, which was around 650.
As long as Qin Shiqing doesn't overestimate it, 670 will be enough, and it will be a professional issue at most.
What's more, she might have underestimated it a lot, so Su Zelin was not worried that she would be as unlucky as the senior from No. 2 Middle School.
"Don't talk nonsense, kid. It will affect Shiqing. Applying for college is not a joke!"
Su Jianjun spoke with great sincerity.
"Stinky boy, if something unexpected happens, can you afford it?"
Zhao Lixia gave her son a slap on the face, then smiled at the Qin family elders and said, "I'm sorry, Daqing, Sufen, my son is immature. Of course, the choice will depend on you and Shiqing's decision."
Su Zelin was helpless.
I know the admission scores of Peking University and Tsinghua University this year, but the problem is that no one else knows.
"Shi Qing estimated that her score could be close to 700, so it would be best if she could get into Peking University or Tsinghua University. But I think we still need to be cautious with this estimate. After all, even if she can get in, her major cannot be guaranteed. This is still important!"
Qin Daqing hesitated for a moment and said, "Lao Su, Lixia, why don't you give me some valuable suggestions!"
Su Jianjun smiled and said, "Shiqing's application is your family's business, we won't say much, but for our boy, I plan to let him study at the Finance College in the province. This second-tier university in the province has a biased admission policy, and Zelin's score will be relatively stable at the Finance College. In addition, the Finance College has several majors with higher tuition fees but much lower scores. Even if he miscalculates his scores, he still has a good chance of getting into those majors!"
Su's father had already made plans to spend the money, just like in his previous life, but Su Zelin's estimated score was pretty good, so as long as he didn't overestimate it, the money should be saved.
Zhao Lixia also said, "Another reason for applying to the School of Finance is that I have discussed it with Lao Su. It is close to home and I can go home on any holiday. It is easy to find a job after graduating from a provincial college. People from the same province are treated better and are less likely to be bullied, haha."
The two elders of the Su family never mentioned any advice to Qin Shiqing, and only analyzed their own son's advice. However, their words touched the hearts of the two elders of the Qin family.
Going to Peking University or Tsinghua University is good and can bring honor to your family, but what if it is not stable, or you are only admitted to a crappy major
Besides, Yanjing is so far away. After graduation, my daughter might find a boyfriend and marry far away. From then on, we will be separated from each other and even meeting will become a problem.
Can she adapt to the environment and climate in the north
Suddenly a series of questions popped up.
Qin Daqing and Liu Sufen both hesitated, and they found that they had overlooked a lot of things.
"Well, we really need to think about this carefully!"
Su Zelin was about to say something, but Zhao Lixia covered his mouth directly.
"We are just here to take a look. After all, it is Shiqing who applied for the university, so we won't get involved too much. You should make your own decision!"
Zhao Lixia laughed.
"Daqing, Sufen, there's nothing else to do, so let's go back first."
Su Jianjun sighed, "Alas, your Shiqing is still the best. Applying for college is also a happy trouble. We are just a bunch of idiots, we can't even choose!"
"Haha, no way, just walk slowly!"
The two elders dragged Su Zelin back.
This brat is so ignorant.
If Shi Qing really gets into Peking University or Tsinghua University, is there still hope for her to become our daughter-in-law
Although my son is still not worthy of Zhejiang University, at least there is some hope for someone from the same city.
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