After months, sometimes years of studying, nearly 9.5 million high school students in China are finishing the most important test of their lives — the Gaokao, often called the “Battle to Determine Fate.” CCTV America’s Jim Spellman filed this report.
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Highlight:
- Most Chinese college-base admissions almost solely rely on the Gaokao. The test covers subjects like science and math plus essay questions.
- In the U.S., the system is different. Students take standardized tests like the SAT but colleges usually consider a wider set of criteria.
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