As one of the popular places for studying abroad, Hong Kong has cost-effective advantages in terms of geographical location, school rankings, teaching quality, employment policies, etc. More and more families are choosing Hong Kong as their first choice for associate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies.

This year’s college entrance examination results are coming out one after another. Hong Kong universities generally recognize the college entrance examination scores of mainland Chinese students. So what are the ways for college entrance examination students to use their college entrance examination scores to apply to Hong Kong schools?

01 The unified admission to the college entrance examination was approved in advance

The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the City University of Hong Kong, among the eight major universities in Hong Kong, have been included in the national unified admission plan for universities. There is no need to apply to the school separately. You only need to fill in your application in batches in advance after the college entrance examination results are announced. The admission process is mainly based on college entrance examination scores (excluding extra points), and generally there is no interview. At the same time, when filling in these two universities, you can also fill in other key mainland universities. Even if you are not admitted to a Hong Kong university, it will not affect your admission to a mainland school. Such a policy will undoubtedly provide more choices and opportunities for the majority of students.

＊The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

High The test score is 130-150 points exceeding the first line, and the English score is 130 points or above
< br />＊City University of Hong Kong

CityUniversityofHongKong

The college entrance examination score exceeded the first line of 110-130 points, and the English score was 12 5 points or above

02 Independent Admissions< br/>
In Hong Kong, except for City University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, other universities implement independent admissions. Applicants need to submit the required materials on the school's official website in advance. Detailed information can be found on each school's official website. When the college entrance examination scores are announced, students can upload their scores in the online application system. The school will arrange interviews based on the student's situation, usually in June and July.

Interviews at Hong Kong schools mainly include three links: personal introduction, group interview (topic discussion) and personal interview. There is no specific range of interview questions. Candidates need to conduct open discussions within the specified time to test their English expression ability, thinking logic system, teamwork awareness, communication and coping skills, etc. The school will comprehensively consider the overall quality of the applicant, including total college entrance examination scores, English scores, interview performance, academic and non-academic comprehensive qualities, etc., and then make admissions on the basis of merit.

This kind of admissions method not only pays attention to students' academic achievements, but also pays attention to their overall quality and practical ability, and more comprehensively evaluates a student's potential. At the same time, this admissions method also gives all qualified students a fair chance to compete and showcase their talents and abilities.

03 Associate Degree

Hong Kong Associate Degree (Associate Degree), also translated as Associate Degree, is a junior degree originating from the United States and Canada, with two academic systems. years, equivalent to the first two years of a four-year college. It provides excellent opportunities for students who wish to further their studies.

The main purpose of the two-year associate degree program (i.e. freshman and sophomore years) is to prepare for further advancement to undergraduate studies. After completing the associate degree program, students can directly connect to the junior and senior undergraduate courses, and the degree certificates obtained are exactly the same as those obtained by students who directly enter the undergraduate program. For those students whose college entrance examination results are not satisfactory but do not want to repeat their studies, an associate degree is an excellent choice for them to seize the opportunity and enter Hong Kong's prestigious schools through "overtaking around the corner."

To apply for an associate degree in Hong Kong, you need to submit an application on the school's official website in advance and submit the materials required by the school. The school will arrange interviews based on the student's situation. After passing the interview, students will receive a conditional admission letter. After the college entrance examination scores are announced, students need to upload the college entrance examination scores to the online application system, and then the school will issue formal admissions.

After two years of associate degree study, students need to apply again to advance to the bachelor's level. The school will comprehensively consider the student's GPA during the two-year associate degree program, as well as language scores, various competitions and other factors. Students can choose to apply for bachelor's degree certificates from Hong Kong universities, such as the University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and other well-known institutions; they can also choose to apply to prestigious foreign universities. This kind of system design not only gives students ample opportunities to challenge and try, but also gives them more space and possibilities for development.

More advantages of choosing an associate degree:

1. The quality of education is better than many universities in the mainland

Generally speaking, the admission scores of some top-ranked associate degree colleges have also reached the first tier or the higher second tier. . Many students who only score 400-500 points advance to associate degrees, and can use the same scores to enjoy a better education than in the mainland.

２. Give students who are unable to go to college the opportunity and hope to go to college again

With an associate degree of 2 years + a bachelor’s degree of 2 years, you can obtain a diploma.

Or take 2+2+1 and complete the bachelor’s and master’s degree in 5 years, and get the same opportunity to enter a prestigious school as the top scorer in the college entrance examination.

Or 2+2+1+2, obtain Hong Kong status in 7 years. Use your associate degree as a springboard to counterattack a prestigious school.

3. Associate degree ≠ Domestic junior college

In Hong Kong, all associate degree courses of various universities are directly awarded by the school. After graduating from the associate degree, you can proceed to undergraduate degree. The degree obtained is the same as the degree of direct admission to undergraduate degree. There is absolutely no difference between the certificates; in the Mainland, the first degree certificate of a junior college-to-bachelor degree certificate will specifically indicate that it is a junior college degree.

4． An associate's degree is an academic qualification recognized in Hong Kong and overseas

Hong Kong's associate's degree is highly valuable and is regarded as a representative of elite education. The associate degree diploma is a degree course introduced to Hong Kong from the United States and the United Kingdom, and is widely recognized by overseas universities. After graduation, in addition to entering local universities, you can also use Hong Kong as a springboard to apply to famous overseas universities.

5. The two-year associate degree course will not be very different from the first two years of undergraduate courses

Same as the undergraduate course, these two years are for students to learn general knowledge of the subject and to help students connect to In the third year of college, most of the classes in sub-degree courses are the same as those in the first and second years of undergraduate studies. In many schools, courses are even taught directly with students from the main department.

6． With a two-year student visa, you can apply for a Hong Kong resident identity card and have the opportunity to immigrate to Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Immigration and Immigration Department will grant a one-time 24-month student visa to Hong Kong students studying for sub-degrees. And you can apply for a Hong Kong ID card and use the fast track to pass customs. During this period, you can travel to many countries without a visa like local residents. After graduating from a bachelor's degree, you can stay and work in Hong Kong. After living in Hong Kong for 7 years, you can apply to immigrate to Hong Kong.

Students can enjoy the same medical services as Hong Kong residents during their studies, and they can apply for dependent visas for their children and spouses to come to Hong Kong during their bachelor's and postgraduate studies. The whole family can enjoy Hong Kong’s most high-end medical services and the preferential policies for Hong Kong people.

7． Adapt to the international language environment in advance and prepare for further study or work abroad in the future

Hong Kong's sub-degree courses are basically taught in English. Only some courses, such as Chinese, are taught in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

8． Hong Kong universities independently recruit students, which does not conflict with the admissions of mainland universities

Students can apply for their ideal schools in China and Hong Kong at the same time, and then analyze and choose after being admitted.

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