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Chinese student's gaokao success without tutoring sparks debate

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A Chinese student named Xu Yifang has gained significant attention after being accepted into the prestigious Tsinghua University. Her admission is notable because she achieved a high score on the gaokao, China's crucial university entrance exam, without attending any private tutoring sessions. Her parents reportedly focused on ensuring she completed her schoolwork in a relaxed home environment, a stark contrast to the common practice of extensive tutoring for elite students in China. AI

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Chinese student's gaokao success without tutoring sparks debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    Chinese student accepted into top university without tutoring, sparks widespread debate

    A girl in China, who was recently admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University with an extremely high score on the national university entrance exam, has gone viral on social media after it emerged that her parents had never sent her to after-school tutoring classes, choosing …

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