Deep-Sea Water to Microchips, China Curbs Flashy Admission Packages (opens original article in a new tab)

China's Ministry of Education has instructed universities to simplify admission packages, moving away from extravagant items like deep-sea water and microchips to a one-page format. The move aims to reduce wastefulness and unhealthy competition among institutions.

• China's Ministry of Education urges universities to simplify admission packages to a one-page format.
• Universities have been criticized for extravagant items such as deep-sea water, microchips, and 3D models in admission packages.
• The directive also prohibits promoting top scorers and college admission rates.
• Some students and collectors value the packages for their commemorative and educational aspects.