Gaokao threshold

Author: (USA) Sternberg / Zhang Jiujin / Liu Yongyi
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Publish Date: 2005-04-30
Features: Convincing descriptions! Especially timely for students and parents who want to understand the admissions process and details. – Newsweek
The competition to enter top U.S. universities like Harvard and Stanford has always been fierce. However, the process of how lucky candidates are admitted remains largely unknown. Today, this book takes you through this mysterious threshold. The authors, with a unique journalistic perspective and an objective tone, document the entire process of admitting new students to a renowned U.S. university, Wheaton College. Through nearly a year of in-depth observation, they witness how the admissions office plans to recruit outstanding students, reviews applicants' applications, evaluates academic performance and (holistic qualities), and conducts closed-door interviews. The authors also track and interview six students from diverse racial, family, and economic backgrounds, vividly depicting the rigorous admissions process, which is even stricter than selecting a Pope. This book made the New York Times bestseller list and was recommended by Business Week. It is said to have become a must-read guide for all U.S. students and parents that year. Of course, this book does not offer a secret formula for those aspiring to enter elite private universities, but it undoubtedly helps them prepare for the harsh challenges ahead. For Chinese students, parents, and educators, this book provides insights into the inner workings of U.S. college admissions while boosting students' confidence as they navigate the treacherous path of competition.