Interview with Nipun Majumdar, a freshman currently studying Engineering at The College of New Jersey. In the interview, he discusses his previous experiences in education while living in India, focusing on the emphasis that standardized testing has played in his education.
How does the education system work?
Education Sequence in India
In India, standardized testing plays a key role in the road towards higher education. In 11th or 12th grade, students decide what course of study they would like to enter. They then spend their high school career preparing for the content-specific exam they will take in 12th grade that determines their acceptance into universities.
"Students Wield Tests for College Spots", The New York Times
"India arrests 300 over blatant cheating in school exams-", The Telegraph.
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