The Gaokao Exception: What Xu Yifang's Admission Means for China's Education System The recent admission of 17 year old Xu Yifang to Tsinghua University has sent shockwaves through China's education community.
Her exceptionally high score on the national university entrance exam – a staggering 694 out of 750 points – is remarkable, but what's more notable is that she achieved this without receiving any private tutoring.
Xu's parents attribute her success to their relaxed home environment and regular homework sessions.