Chapter 52: Although I Don't Get Enough Points, I Still Have To Apply To Shanhe University!
After all, Shanhe University had managed to lead a construction team that had unearthed a princely tomb from the Han Dynasty, showcasing their top-notch professional capabilities.
Furthermore, prominent figures like Hu Zhengchu and other renowned professors in the field of archaeology had defected to Shanhe University, serving as ordinary teachers in the Archaeology Department.
These distinguished veterans in the field of archaeology were, in other universities, at least on the level of vice presidents, while at Shanhe University, they served as regular faculty, highlighting the institution's prowess in archaeology.
The archeology major at Shanhe University only offered 150 positions this year, making Wang Yi anxious, hoping to secure admission.
Wang Yi filled in Shanhe University as his top choice and selected the Archaeology Department. This major required a score of 660 points, a threshold that he had just managed to clear.
Additionally, he benefited from the donation he made to Shanhe University, which granted him an advantage in terms of reduced admission points, further improving his chances of admission.
Soon after completing the application form, Wang Yi clenched his fists and felt a sense of unease, hoping that not too many other students would apply to Shanhe University, particularly in the same field.
As Wang Yi was contemplating, his phone rang. It was his best friend from his school desk who eagerly asked, "Wang Yi, have you filled out your university application yet? Where did you apply?"
Wang Yi responded, "Shanhe University, what about you?"
His best friend, on the other end of the line, couldn't help but swear in shock, "What? You also chose Shanhe University?"
This left Wang Yi momentarily stunned, prompting him to ask, "Did you also apply to Shanhe University?"
After a brief pause on the phone, his best friend admitted, "It's not just me; I checked with everyone in our class, and most of them selected Shanhe University as their top choice."
Wang Yi was taken aback by this revelation, but his friend continued, "Our class leader applied to Shanhe University's History Department, the deputy class leader chose the Sculpture Department, Old Zhao opted for the Painting Department, and Miss Liu applied for the Archaeology Department."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yi felt a shiver run down his spine. It appeared that, in their class alone, around 80% of the students had chosen Shanhe University.
Throughout the four provinces of mountains and rivers, it seemed that the competition for admission was set to be extremely fierce.
However, a question crossed Wang Yi's mind, and he asked, "Wait, didn't Old Zhao perform poorly on the exam?
He scored just over 400 points. There were very few students in our class who scored over 600 points. Why would they all choose Shanhe University?"
His friend explained that most of them opted for Shanhe University as their first choice, regardless of their test scores, to convey a message.
They wished to show their support for the newly established institution. Wang Yi and his friend discussed this development, reflecting on the behavior of their peers.
They realized that students weren't bound by a specific score threshold when choosing their first choice on the application form, regardless of their actual exam scores.
Although the admission score requirements for Shanhe University were exceptionally high, no such limitations applied to listing it as their first preference.
This revelation prompted Wang Yi's father, who was listening in the background, to share his own opinion. He expressed his surprise at the young generation's behavior, considering it somewhat immature, and questioned the value of wasting a university admission slot this way.
In the four provinces of mountains and rivers, students who had just completed their college entrance exams were all busy preparing their university applications.
They meticulously selected schools and carefully filled out their preference lists. They eagerly anticipated the next chapter of their lives, which would begin in two months when they'd attend their chosen universities.
However, the sudden emergence of Shanhe University disrupted the plans of many students who had initially aimed to apply to 985 or 211 top universities.
Shanhe University, constructed in record time and made famous by its viral promotional video, has led students to reconsider their options.
Subsequently, many candidates—whether they had high or low scores—listed Shanhe University as their first choice. A sense of pride, the desire to attend this new and promising university, and the impact of the institution's viral video motivated them to choose Shanhe University.
Many students with lower scores chose to study for another year to improve their chances of admission to Shanhe University, hoping to fulfill their dreams.
Meanwhile, at Yenching University's Admissions Publicity Office, Xu Yan was perplexed by the application data.
Despite a day having passed since the exams, Yenching University's application numbers were far below their usual figures, with only 10,000 people listing it as their first choice. This left Xu Yan with an extremely gloomy and disgruntled expression.