One refers to the second-level teaching unit of ordinary colleges and universities, which does not have the qualification to enroll students independently and issue diplomas. For example, they studied in the School of Architecture of Tsinghua University, and the school on the diploma was Tsinghua University, not the School of Architecture of Tsinghua University.

The other is a secondary college at the undergraduate level organized by some ordinary undergraduate colleges according to the new mechanism and model, that is, independent colleges, commonly known as three books. For example, if you study in Nanguang College of Communication University of China, the school on your diploma is Nanguang College instead of Communication University of China.

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"Independent secondary colleges" have been brilliant for some time by virtue of their innate advantages. First of all, due to its special attributes, many low-scoring candidates have the hope of regaining their undergraduate studies.

Secondly, it can directly benefit from the teachers and teaching facilities of key institutions. Third, the most attractive thing is to enjoy the same academic diploma as my alma mater.

Fourth, because of their special "blood relationship" with their alma mater, students of "independent secondary colleges" can build bridges to their headquarters through various forms.

After the introduction of the new policy, "independent secondary colleges" will be more independent, and the diplomas of students enrolled in 2008 will be stamped with their own college names;

Many insiders said that the reshuffle of "independent secondary colleges" will inevitably have a significant impact on the admission pattern of colleges and universities. Some students who aim at famous brands will definitely face a big diversion. In the future, "independent secondary colleges" can only rely on their own efforts to build brands to attract candidates.

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