Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the considerations for students when selecting majors in the context of new professional fields and the increasing flexibility of changing majors in Chinese universities [1][9]. Group 1: Characteristics of New Majors - New majors are often aligned with national major projects and related construction needs [3]. - They also include fields related to the development of new technologies, such as AI [4]. - Additionally, new majors may address market demands in social services, including elder care [5]. Group 2: Choosing the Right Major - Students should not simply pursue new majors; they should assess their own strengths and potential to match with these new fields [5][8]. - The majority of candidates may not need to choose new majors, as they represent a small proportion of the over 800 available options [5]. Group 3: Flexibility in Changing Majors - The increasing openness to changing majors is driven by supply and demand dynamics in higher education [9]. - Many students enter university with limited understanding of their true interests and strengths, leading to a demand for the ability to switch majors [9]. Group 4: Considerations for Major Selection - Students should prioritize their own strengths and long-term career goals when selecting a major, rather than focusing solely on immediate job market trends [8][16]. - The relationship between personal interests and job market opportunities should be balanced; students should choose fields where they have inherent advantages [16].

Group 1 - The Beijing 2025 college entrance examination consultation event started on June 18, with over sixty universities and local education offices answering questions from students and parents [1][2] - Key concerns during the consultation included issues related to admission, such as file rejection, adjustment, major transfer, and postgraduate recommendation [1][2] - The official explanation of file rejection indicates that students must meet the admission criteria of the chosen universities to avoid rejection, and selecting "accept adjustment" can reduce the risk of being rejected [1][2] Group 2 - The ordinary batch of the Beijing 2025 college entrance examination will implement parallel voluntary applications, allowing students to choose 30 options, with each option corresponding to a professional group that can report 6 majors [2][3] - Questions regarding major adjustment were frequently raised, with clarifications that adjustments can occur within the same professional group, and students who choose to accept adjustments may be allocated to unselected majors based on the university's enrollment situation [2][3] - Transfer opportunities for students vary by institution, with some universities allowing transfers at the end of the first and second semesters of the first year, while others have specific conditions and limitations for transferring between majors [2][3][4] Group 3 - Specific universities, such as Capital Sports University and Capital Normal University, have outlined their transfer policies, including the requirement for students to apply after the first semester and the necessity of passing assessments for major transfers [3] - The official response indicates that the professional directory for the 2025 ordinary higher education admissions will be distributed starting June 20, with key dates for score announcements and application periods outlined [3][4] - The consultation for vocational colleges will begin on June 27, with designated times for online inquiries and concentrated Q&A sessions [4]