College students can only take the direct postgraduate entrance examination in the way of the same academic level, but some colleges do not recruit candidates with the same academic level, and many majors, such as medical majors, do not accept candidates with the same academic level. In addition, some colleges and universities have many requirements for candidates with the same academic ability. For example, writing a thesis or winning an award, passing Band 4, and providing a bachelor's degree. , basically equivalent to persuasion in disguise.
Because of these two reasons, there are not many institutions where junior college students can apply for graduate students, and many schools do not accept junior college students when transferring, which limits the choice of junior college students.
First, the college entrance examination conditions
1. College entrance examination
(1) graduation year
Colleges and universities with college enrollment places basically require candidates to graduate for two years or more after obtaining a nationally recognized higher vocational education (from graduation to the date of admission in that year, the same below), and meet the specific academic requirements put forward by the enrollment unit, and apply as undergraduate graduates with the same academic qualifications.
(2) Proof of equivalent academic qualifications
Some colleges and universities require candidates to provide proof of equivalent academic qualifications. For example, in 2023, junior college students of Shanxi Normal University need to take at least six undergraduate courses with the same or similar majors (provide transcripts stamped with the official seal of the academic affairs department of the learning unit).
(3) Academic papers and scientific research awards
Some universities have requirements for academic papers and professional-related scientific research awards. For example, in 2023, Shanxi Normal University requires candidates to publish academic papers consistent with the disciplines and majors they apply for in publicly published provincial and above journals as independent authors or first authors (and provide papers search certificates on the academic journal websites), or obtain scientific research awards at or above the division level related to the disciplines and majors they apply for.
CET-4
Some colleges and universities have the requirement of CET-4. For example, the 2023 Admissions Guide of the People's Police University of China clearly points out that junior college students must pass CET-4 or the transcripts of CET-4 for English majors in ordinary colleges and universities nationwide.
(5) Work experience
Some professional students in some colleges and universities need work experience to apply for the exam. For example, in 2023, those who apply for the national postgraduate entrance examination of public administration (code 125200), tourism management (code 125400) and master of education management (code 04510/) of Shanxi Normal University must have more than 5 years' work experience before they can apply.
2. Postgraduate entrance examination
Like other ordinary undergraduates, college graduates can apply for the exam as fresh graduates with nationally recognized academic qualifications or as previous graduates. They don't need to graduate for more than two years to apply for the exam.
Is it better for junior college students to take the postgraduate entrance examination directly or first?
I think each has its own advantages and disadvantages: direct postgraduate entrance examination requires two additional professional courses, but it is also subject to various restrictions; These restrictions will be gone when the undergraduate enters the postgraduate entrance examination, and the choice will be greater, but the cost of upgrading to the undergraduate course will also be paid. How to choose depends on your actual situation.
However, the first test of postgraduate entrance examination is at the end of 65438+February, depending on the time stipulated by the provinces. Generally speaking, there is no conflict between the two in the examination time, and it is feasible to prepare for the exam.