High schools in Japan are actually the same as those in China, with divisions into liberal arts and science, and the timeframe is roughly the second year of high school.
Students are divided into classes in the second year based on their first year grades, which basically determines whether they will be admitted to the liberal arts department or the science department of the university in the future. There are also general classes, preparatory classes, and special advancement classes.
After the spring break, when the class placement is confirmed in the first week of school, there will be a volunteer survey where students will fill in their preferred universities.
So is there any problem with Tomoya Aki filling in the University of Tokyo as his first choice and applying for the third category of science as an undergraduate?
Of course there is a problem!
And the problem is huge!
The first thing that needs to be made clear is not the status of the University of Tokyo in Japan, but the fact that the University of Tokyo is a national university. This is very important.
Unlike the equally well-known top private universities such as Keio and Waseda, the University of Tokyo is a national university. Taking these two as examples, the methods of applying to private universities and national public universities are very different.
Japanese universities all require students to take a second on-campus exam, and the universities set the test questions themselves. The difference is that applicants to national and public universities must take the central examination, which is the first national test, and then submit an application to the university based on the results of the central examination.
As for private universities, a considerable number of students do not need to take the first central examination and can directly apply for the on-campus examination of the corresponding university.
This is why Aki Tomoya is now anxious to supplement his knowledge.
Because if he wants to apply to the University of Tokyo, he must take the first central examination, which does not distinguish between liberal arts and science. In order to improve his total score, he must exceed 80% of the people.
"Teacher, I want to say that you are courageous, but besides the University of Tokyo, Amami-kun, can't you consider other private universities? You are already a sophomore in high school."
The head teacher thought about it for a while, and finally tried to persuade Aki Tomoya in a negotiating tone.
Although there is a literary talent named Kasumigaoka Utaha in this school, no one dares to say that she has the ability to be admitted to the University of Tokyo.
But as long as she gets into a university like Waseda or Keio, the president will be very happy, after all, they are also prestigious private universities.
However, Todai...
If a student from the University of Tokyo really emerged from Toyonosaki Academy, the principal would probably be very grateful and would then pass on that person as a legend of the academy to inspire other students.
In short, getting into the University of Tokyo is different from getting into top private universities. This is not only because the University of Tokyo is a national university, but also because the University of Tokyo has always been the pinnacle of Japanese test takers. The difficulty is very high, so great that it can easily overwhelm most test takers.
The homeroom teacher's words were actually a reminder to Tomoya Aki that it was indeed courageous to choose the University of Tokyo as the first choice, but now he was already in the second year of high school, so was it too late?
You know, those students who want to be admitted to the University of Tokyo have actually confirmed their choice as early as junior high school. Compared to most students competing for admission to the University of Tokyo, Aki Tomoya only has less than two years left.
How to bridge this gap?
And to be honest, their Toyonosaki Academy is not a prestigious private school. Even among the students in the special admission class, not many want to apply to Waseda University or Keio University.
"Even that Kasumigaoka, the biggest goal now is just Zao Ying. Aki-kun, why don't you prepare for the entrance exam to other schools?"
The head teacher lowered his voice, as if to save face for Tomoya Aki, but also afraid of undermining his confidence.
You know, this is a typical example of a prodigal son returning home. If Tomoya Aki is really willing to give it a try, there is actually a great possibility that he will be admitted to other good universities. In fact, he still wants to support Tomoya Aki.
But it's just the University of Tokyo, wouldn't that be too much of a stretch?
"Science Class 3, Aki-kun, are you serious?"
But seeing that Akitomo was unmoved, the head teacher asked again with a bitter look on his face.
"Science Class 3. I'm serious, teacher."
Akitomo didn't try to control his voice, so his words were still easily heard throughout the office.
After confirming their willingness from him again, the others' expressions paused again.
If his first choice, the University of Tokyo, attracted everyone's attention, then the three science subjects he was preparing for were what shocked everyone.
What is the third category of science at the University of Tokyo?
To put it simply, the Faculty of Medicine is the most difficult place to enter at the University of Tokyo, and it is a place that discourages countless candidates.
People call the people there geniuses and monsters, but they have to look up to them.
With so many candidates every year, how many can successfully get into that place?
Even if one gets a foothold in a test and is qualified to take the Tokyo University internal examination and compete with the strongest group of people, how many people in that Shura field can stand to the end?
This is a cruel fact, and Aki Tomoya knows the cruelty of it better than anyone else.
The head teacher's expression was completely frozen. Facing the unmoved students in front of him, he felt somewhat powerless.
Although he was facing only a student, the aura displayed by the other party was stronger than his.
"Teacher, if you are really kind, please trust me a little and give me more time to study more and do more exercises!"
Aki Tomoya said with full momentum.
This private school that focuses on relaxed education may not provide him with any effective help. If it were not for the fact that his score deviation is only 45, he would not be able to enter the eyes of those famous private schools. In fact, the first thing Akitomo would have to consider is transferring schools.
The atmosphere is very important. Education in Japan emphasizes autonomy and a relaxed approach, cultivating students' independent thinking ability, but there is no shortage of private schools where students work hard just to get into a good university.
However, there is no need to transfer schools. He will attend cram school three days a week in the first semester. His parents will give him corresponding support in the second semester, and then he can increase the weekly cram school time.
"Uh, that..."
"I'm very grateful for the teacher's kindness, but my determination to prepare for the Tokyo University entrance exam will not change!"
Now that the decision has been made, there is no room for change!
And what can I say about the atmosphere of Toyonosaki Academy? I guess only the atmosphere of the special admission class can match his. At least those people are racing against time to get into a good university, so they don't have time to think about others.
"An Yijun..."
The head teacher's expression was a little subtle.
"Excuse me, do you have anything else to do?"
Aki Tomoya responded with a firm gaze. He felt that he had made it clear enough and his attitude was obvious enough!
There was nothing wrong with his kindness to Tomoya Aki, but forget about changing his major.
"No... I'm fine..."
The head teacher sighed heavily on his office chair. As a teacher, the feeling of being completely suppressed made him feel helpless.
It was finally over, and Tomoya Aki showed a polite smile on his face.
"Thank you, teacher."