Taking it in their stride

The advent of COVID-19 has not only disturbed students' normal learning pace, but also affected the organization of the exam and the college admission work.

Although the outbreak has been largely controlled across the country, students have to check their temperature every day, answer the epidemiological survey and sign the health declaration form to enter the exam sites.

Besides health self-declaration from students, the Ministry of Education requires all exam sites to be disinfected, well-ventilated, store sufficient personal protective equipment, set up isolated special channels and have backup exam rooms. The exam staff also take training on related safety measures.

Since April, most universities have taken their promotion online. In live broadcasts, recruiters introduce the academic advantages and admission policies to students in different provinces, answering questions on applications.

Renmin University of China, for instance, has held at least 15 live broadcasts related to enrollment so far.

Pan Weijie, head of the admissions office of Fudan University, said in a live broadcast on May 27 that the school will give more details to students after gaokao and answer their inquiries about their scores and admissions.

"Right now, the most important thing for students is to better use the remaining days to prepare for the exam," he says.

Teacher Xu says: "I always tell my students: When you sit the exam, take it as normal."

Gu Yuhancontributed to the story.