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Chapter 62 0060 [Several Top Universities Openly Poach Students]

The university teachers in the hall were divided into two groups at this moment.

The professors who participate in the review during the day are responsible for communicating with the first-prize winner in Group B.

The group that appeared tonight consisted entirely of leaders with influence over student recruitment, who were responsible for liaising with the first-prize winners in Group A.

For example, Nanjing University sent a section chief from the admissions office to represent the director of the admissions office.

The person from Tsinghua University was the head of the Chinese Department, the same person who received Ge Fei's call that morning. At that time, he was waiting for his flight, having just arrived in Shanghai in the late afternoon, and he had to fly there again tomorrow to take care of other business.

The person from Fudan University who came was the deputy director of the Chinese Department. He drove over from home in the afternoon.

These people only read the 27 first-prize winning articles from Group A, and then choose the ones they are satisfied with.

They've all got their eyes on Chen Guiliang!

Chen Guiliang and the other contestants walked into the hall. Instead of rushing to make contact with anyone, they carefully checked which universities were represented.

Ten prestigious universities attended: Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Nankai University, Wuhan University, Nanjing University, Xiamen University, Sun Yat-sen University, Beijing Normal University, and East China Normal University. (A university poll is available at the end of the chapter.)
In addition, there are art schools that are only shortlisted for the award; winners can then study screenwriting or other related majors at these schools.

After understanding the situation, Chen Guiliang headed straight for Tsinghua University.

At the table where Director Wang from Tsinghua University was holding a consultation, two people were already consulting. Chen Guiliang wasn't in a hurry and stood aside listening to what they were saying.

One of the award winners asked, "Professor Wang, how much will Tsinghua University lower its admission score this year? How many places are available in total?"

Director Wang replied, "We will include the winners of the first prize in the New Concept Writing Competition in Tsinghua University's list of key candidates for admission. However, there is no policy to lower the admission score for the time being. If you pass Tsinghua's admission line, as long as you list Tsinghua as your first choice, you have a very high chance of being admitted."

This answer isn't entirely useless.

It's true that some people barely passed the admission cutoff but ultimately failed to get into Tsinghua University. In such cases, winning first prize in the New Concept Writing Competition would be an advantage.

Upon hearing that there was no policy of lowering the score requirement, the two winners immediately lost interest.

After chatting for a few more minutes, he bowed and took his leave.

"Chen Guiliang!"

When Director Wang from Tsinghua University saw Chen Guiliang standing to the side, he actually called out Chen Guiliang's name, as if afraid that Chen Guiliang would not come over to talk.

"Hello, Director Wang," Chen Guiliang greeted him. "Does Director Wang know me?"

Director Wang smiled and said, "I saw your headshot from the competition. Would you be interested in coming to Tsinghua University?"

Chen Guiliang said, "My academic performance is still a bit far from that of Tsinghua University."

"What scores do you usually get?" Director Wang asked.

Chen Guiliang said, "Getting into a second-tier university is no problem, and sometimes I can even pass the first-tier university entrance exam. If I work harder before the college entrance exam, I might be able to get into a regular key university."

“I see,” Director Wang thought carefully. “Your article was very well-received by both Professor Liu from Tsinghua University and me. Although we don’t have a policy of lowering the admission score for the time being, we can discuss it again after the school reopens. As you know, college admissions are a major issue, and it’s not up to one or two teachers to decide; it requires a meeting and a collective vote.”

"I understand, thank you, Director Wang," Chen Guiliang said.

Director Wang said, "Leave a phone number and keep it accessible at all times. If the school has reached a decision, I will notify you a week before the independent admission exam."

Chen Guiliang wrote down his own mobile phone number, but fearing it might be unreliable, he also wrote down Bian Guanyue's mobile phone number, adding a note in parentheses as "emergency contact".

Director Wang smiled and carefully put away the phone number.

After a brief conversation with Chen Guiliang, Director Wang already has a good idea of ​​the situation. Although he can't secure a spot without taking the exam, he should be able to negotiate extremely favorable terms during the school's meeting.

For example, if Chen Guiliang passed the first-tier university entrance exam or the key university entrance exam, he could be specially admitted to Tsinghua University.

This requires a two-way effort: Director Wang should try his best, and Chen Guiliang should try his best to do well on the exam.

Otherwise, no matter how much Director Wang tries, it will be useless. Someone like Han Han, who failed so many subjects in high school, wouldn't be admitted to Tsinghua University no matter how well she writes her essays.

Chen Guiliang had just left when another award winner came forward.

The winner picked up a pen from the table, wrote down his home phone number, and then his homeroom teacher's mobile phone number: "Director Wang, I don't have a mobile phone, and if you call the landline, no one might be home. This is my homeroom teacher's mobile phone number. If you can't get through to the landline, you can call the mobile phone."

"that……"

Director Wang hesitated before speaking, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll let you know if there's any news. But Tsinghua University doesn't have a policy of lowering admission scores, so this student can look at other schools."

The award winner asked in confusion, "Didn't you just say that Tsinghua University would hold another meeting to discuss this?"

Director Wang was both amused and exasperated. This was inexplicable. Was it a meeting specifically for the special recruitment of Chen Guiliang?
Director Wang said ambiguously, "A meeting doesn't necessarily yield results, so don't get your hopes up too high. How are your usual exam scores?"

"If I pass the cutoff score for top universities and perform well, I also have a chance at Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, and Shanghai Jiao Tong Universities," the award winner said.

Director Wang smiled encouragingly: "Then I wish you exceptional performance in the college entrance examination."

Chen Guiliang has already arrived at Peking University.

Peking University attaches great importance to the New Concept Writing Competition, and sent a minister from the Department of Social Sciences directly to the university.

There is a nameplate on the table, clearly stating the name and position.

Chen Guiliang greeted Minister Cheng with, "Hello, Minister Cheng."

"Chen Guiliang, right? How are your grades usually?" Minister Cheng asked with a friendly smile.

Chen Guiliang answered seriously.

Minister Cheng said, "Your article is very well written. This year, Peking University only lowers the admission score by 20 points for the New Concept Writing Competition, but if you apply through the independent admission process, I can lower your score to the first-tier university cutoff. As long as you pass the first-tier university cutoff, Peking University will admit you directly!"

"I'll try my best," Chen Guiliang said.

Minister Cheng, fearing that Fudan University might poach his students, added, "Actually, some things can be flexible, and we can discuss them in a meeting later."

He was 90% confident that he could secure better conditions for Chen Guiliang.

But we can't be too certain, what if something unexpected happens?
"Thank you, Minister Cheng."

"Please leave your contact information."

As Chen Guiliang was writing down his phone number, the award winners standing behind him were stunned.

Why give him special treatment when he won the same first prize?
After Chen Guiliang left, the man immediately stepped forward and said, "Teacher, I easily passed the cutoff score for top universities."

Apart from Chen Guiliang, who among those who dared to come to Tsinghua and Peking Universities for consultation wasn't already well past the cutoff score for top-tier universities?

Minister Cheng said, "Lower the score by 20 points."

"Why is he different? It's not fair!" the award winner complained.

Minister Cheng said, "After the award-winning articles are announced, you can go and appreciate Chen Guiliang's essay."

Chen Guiliang then wandered over to Fudan University.

"Hello, Director Wang."

"Chen Guiliang, right? How are your grades usually?"

"Secure a second-tier university admission, aim for a first-tier university."

"No problem then, come to Fudan University. You'll be admitted if you pass the undergraduate entrance exam."

"What?" "Even if you only pass the third-tier university entrance exam, Fudan University will still admit you. Come in March to take the independent admission exam, and I'll send you some past exam papers for reference."

The number of people seeking advice at Fudan University is far greater than at Tsinghua and Peking University.

After all, not everyone can get a super high score.

Director Wang's statement, "We'll admit students from all three undergraduate programs," left the other award winners completely dumbfounded.

Director Yan from Beijing Normal University was at the next table. Fearing that Chen Guiliang would be snatched away, she immediately got up and came over: "Chen Guiliang, as long as you participate in Beijing Normal University's independent enrollment exam, we can admit you without looking at your college entrance exam score!"

The winners who consulted with Beijing Normal University were also dumbfounded.

Didn't you just say it would only drop by thirty points?
"Director Yan, why do you keep trying to take people from me?" Director Wang said unhappily.

Director Yan said, "We have always attached great importance to the New Concept Writing Competition. Last year, there were only 18 spots for independent enrollment, and 7 of them were given to the New Concept Writing Competition. What's wrong with giving out one spot without taking the exam this year?"

Director Wang, too lazy to argue with a woman, said to Chen Guiliang, "Chen, you can think about it carefully. Fudan University is the most suitable for you. Since you're guaranteed a place in a second-tier university and can even aim for a first-tier one, whether or not you're exempt from the entrance exam doesn't matter. You've studied hard for three years in high school, putting in so much effort; exempting you from the exam would be a waste of your hard work. Doesn't that make sense?"

Director Yan said, "There are still risks in the college entrance examination. What if you don't perform well?"

Director Wang said, "He's guaranteed a second-tier university admission. Even if he underperforms, does that mean he can't get into a third-tier university? Fudan University only requires him to meet the undergraduate admission line."

Fudan University and Beijing Normal University have historically been the closest to the New Concept Writing Competition.

The leaders sent by these two schools have a great deal of freedom in recruiting award winners. They can even make exceptions and offer exceptionally generous terms without needing to consult with their superiors.

Director Yan is 40 years old this year, with short hair that reaches his ears and wearing glasses.

She was like a caring aunt, holding Chen Guiliang's hand and saying, "Our Beijing Normal University values ​​talented people very much. It's not just about getting you admitted; after you enter university, we also pay attention to your future development. Things like joining the Party and participating in the student union are all given preferential treatment."

Well, they actually said something like that.

Chen Guiliang looked extremely grateful: "Thank you for your attention, Director Yan!"

Director Wang became anxious: "Fudan University also offers preferential treatment, Chen, don't worry."

Xiamen University and East China Normal University have preferential policies for admissions to students applying to the New Concept Writing Program, second only to Fudan University and Beijing Normal University.

Director Chen from East China Normal University couldn't sit still any longer and walked over, saying, "Student Chen, you can come to our school. We don't look at your college entrance exam scores, and you can choose any liberal arts major you want. You'll also receive preferential treatment after you get into university!"

"Whatever policies East China Normal University offers, Xiamen University can offer too," said Professor Gao from Xiamen University.

Because these four schools provided the most support, they received the most inquiries from award winners.

Seeing the four universities openly vying for talent, more than a dozen award winners were stunned.

Milan sat at a table at Fudan University, while Luo Jin sat at a table at Beijing Normal University.

They came together and looked at each other in bewilderment.

"What exactly did Chen Guiliang write?" Luo Jin couldn't understand.

Milan said, confused, "It must be a very, very impressive article."

The other award winners were also whispering and discussing among themselves:
"Who is this guy? Several universities are vying for him."

"I do not know either."

"He was in the same exam room as me. When we were writing the essay, the proctor stood next to him the whole time."

"I know him, his name is Chen Guiliang. I know a previous winner who came to help, and he said Chen Guiliang's article caused a sensation among the judges. There will be a special seminar on the article after the awards ceremony tomorrow!"

"A seminar? Specifically to discuss his writings?"

"It seems so. We can also attend the hearing; there will be media reporters present."

"Are you crazy?"

"Damn, I consulted with Peking University before. Do you guys know what kind of treatment they offered him?"

What kind of treatment?

"As long as he passes the first-tier university entrance exam, Peking University can admit him."

"Get into Peking University with a score below the first-tier university cutoff? Are you kidding me?!"

"If the first and second cohorts could get into Peking University without taking the entrance exam, why can't students who only scored above the first-tier university cutoff get into Peking University?"

"Tsinghua University also took his phone number, saying that they would discuss making an exception and giving him a spot after the start of the semester."

"Does anyone know what articles he wrote?"

“I know he wrote it in classical Chinese.”

"Who did you listen to?"

“An alumnus came to help. My senior was the first prize winner in the third cohort, and this time he was in charge of proctoring Chen Guiliang’s exam room.”

"..."

There were only 27 people who won the first prize in Group A, and they were all gathered in this hall, so the news spread very quickly behind the scenes.

In less than ten minutes, everyone knew Chen Guiliang's basic information.

At the same time, they were even more curious about just how good Chen Guiliang's essays had to be to attract the attention of several prestigious universities vying for him.

Hu Weishi, the editor of Mengya, stood at the entrance of the lobby and laughed.

The New Concept Writing Competition and the Sprout Magazine have a new figure to generate buzz. They have already contacted the media and can begin promotions tomorrow.

Chen Guiliang's actions now affect the interests of many people and organizations!

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Here's a chapter about voting. Each person can only vote once. The university with the most votes will be given priority consideration by Master Chen.

Tsinghua University.

Peking University.

Fudan University.

Nankai University.

Wuhan University.

NTU.

Xiamen University.

Zhongshan.

Beijing Normal University.

East China Normal University.

(End of this chapter)