Gaokao: Chinese Teens Study Past 10 PM for Life-Defining Exam

• Chinese high school students study from 7 AM to 10:15 PM for the Gaokao exam.
• Parents wait late at night to pick up students from a top-rated high school in Changsha.
• The Gaokao is a critical examination that determines university admission in China.
• It is the sole criterion for entry into Chinese universities, testing various subjects.
• The intense study schedule raises questions about the balance between ambition and exhaustion.

Why It Matters: It reveals the immense pressure Chinese students endure for a single life-defining exam.