If your goal is to apply for a bachelor’s program at a Chinese university in 2027, here’s the very first step we recommend:
Figure out your application pathway clearly.
1️⃣ First, determine your identity and pathway
International students, overseas Chinese, and international school students all have different situations.
For some families, the priority is to confirm whether the student’s identity qualifies;
for others, it’s to assess Chinese language and math foundations;
some need to match target schools and majors;
and some are already on a tight timeline and need to reprioritise.
If you get this first step wrong, even the best preparation later can go off track.
2️⃣ Then, assess the right tier of universities – don’t just ask “can we aim high?”
Many parents ask directly:
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Can we aim for Tsinghua or Peking University?
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Can we apply to Fudan, Shanghai Jiao Tong, or Zhejiang University?
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Can we get into a popular major?
But what really matters is:
Does the student’s current academic background, language ability, genuine interest in the major, and extracurricular experience actually support that goal?
Top universities are not out of reach.
But every target needs a solid reason behind it – not just a wish.
3️⃣ Define the major direction early
The most overlooked part of undergraduate applications is major selection.
Some students are better suited to science and engineering;
some to economics and management;
some to law, Chinese language, or international relations;
others may want a “hot” major, but their experience shows no long‑term interest.
Major choice is not something to think about only when filling in the application form.
It affects your materials, interview performance, activity choices, and school ranking.
4️⃣ Summer is the best time to “set the direction”
From June to August, it’s ideal to:
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Clarify your identity and application pathway;
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Do a preliminary tiering of target schools;
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Narrow down your major options;
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Assess your Chinese / math / English foundation;
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Review your materials and extracurricular record;
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Practise interview skills and presentation.
If you skip all this and jump straight into test prep or activity‑stacking, you might later find that your preparation doesn’t match your target schools.
📌 For 2027 undergraduate applications, now is not too early at all.
Especially for families aiming at Tsinghua, Peking University, Fudan, SJTU, Zhejiang University, Renmin, Nanjing University, Tongji, Beihang, or Beijing Institute of Technology – the earlier you plan, the smoother the journey.
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