Three ways to take the Ph.D. exam
1. Continuous master’s and doctoral studies
2. Apply for the assessment system
3. Participate in the unified examination
Taking the unified examination or applying for the assessment is currently the choice of most doctoral students.
In recent years, most colleges and universities in my country have gradually transformed into the application assessment system, especially the 985 colleges and universities, such as Peking University and Nanjing University, which have all adopted the application assessment system. Only a few colleges and universities have adopted the traditional unified examination. .
The "application-assessment" system undoubtedly brings more convenience in choice for some students who want to improve themselves. So if you want to apply for a PhD, how should you prepare for the "application-assessment" system?
The general process is basically the tutor assessment (pass) → the school registers and mails the materials as required → the materials are reviewed and passed and goes to the school to participate in the written test and interview.
First of all, when applying for a major, because there are great differences in different schools and different majors, and they are relatively flexible, you should carefully read the admissions brochure of the school you choose.
Then contact your tutor. Please prepare your self-introduction, scientific research experience, experimental skills, English proficiency certificate, etc. when meeting with the tutor. Because the tutor assessment is the first step, the tutor's impression of you will directly affect your next choices, just like the joke on the Internet, "If you want to apply for a graduate student in your school, you tell the teacher that I want to choose you as your tutor. Then it’s like you have a recommended quota.” Although this is just a joke, it also reflects the importance of mentors.
Carefully prepare the materials that need to be submitted, and then mail them according to the school’s requirements, which generally include: academic certificates, school transcripts, tutor evaluation forms, tutor recommendation application forms, English certificates, and two professional titles of associate professor or above Recommendation letters, doctoral study plans, personal statements, award certificates, certificates of patents obtained, journal articles, etc.
After passing the material review, there will be a comprehensive qualification examination. The comprehensive examination includes a written test and an interview. Only those who pass the comprehensive examination can obtain the qualifications of doctoral candidates. The content and form of the examination are different. The specific basis is Make systematic preparations for the college and major of your choice.
In addition, applicants for the assessment system must meet the following conditions
(1) Have obtained a master's or doctoral degree (degrees obtained abroad must be certified by the Study Abroad Service Center of the Ministry of Education), fresh master's degree Graduates must obtain a master's degree before enrolling in the doctoral program.
(2) Have strong scientific research capabilities or have special academic expertise or important academic achievements in a certain field or aspect.
(3) The application category is non-directed (full-time, non-employed).
(4) The application requirements for each institution will also be different, and other conditions determined by the applicant institution must also be met.
Only by understanding the application process clearly can we make directional efforts, then identify the goal, stick to it, and get a doctorate in one fell swoop.
Finally, I wish every student preparing to study for a Ph.D. will have a good future and a bright future!