Core Insights - The number of candidates registered for the national college entrance examination (Gaokao) in 2025 has exceeded 13.35 million, marking a historical high, which presents unprecedented challenges for students and parents [1] - The implementation of new Gaokao reforms across 29 provinces has shifted the admissions model towards a more complex strategy involving "institutional major groups" or "major + institution," making the application process more about information and strategy rather than just scores [1] - The rapid development of technology and industry changes significantly influence students' choice of majors and future employment directions, highlighting the need for effective decision-making tools [1] Group 1: Volunteer Application Tools - The "Sunshine Volunteer" application, backed by official data from the Ministry of Education and universities, offers a comprehensive and practical interface for students to navigate the application process [2][3] - Users can receive personalized recommendations based on key metrics such as exam scores and rankings through features like "intelligent screening" and "major inclination assessment" [2][3] - Despite its advantages, users have reported issues with the system's recommendation accuracy and adaptability to new Gaokao rules, indicating areas for improvement [4] Group 2: High School Volunteer Tools - "Gaokao Paper Kite" is a lightweight application that allows users to search for information easily, providing a conversational interface for inquiries [5][8] - The application emphasizes a free and convenient approach, catering to users who need quick answers and initial guidance [9] - "Quark" offers a detailed input process for user preferences, enabling more precise recommendations based on individual goals and strategies [11][14] - "Quark" has a large user base, having served over 120 million candidates and parents, indicating its popularity and relevance in the market [24] Group 3: Paid Applications - "Youzhiyuan" provides advanced features such as AI-driven recommendations and risk analysis for college applications, enhancing user experience [35][39] - The application introduces a unique "major group purity" metric to help users minimize the risk of being assigned to less desirable majors [39] - "Reliable AI" claims a significant improvement in prediction accuracy for college admissions, utilizing extensive data analysis to enhance user decision-making [41][44] Group 4: Market Trends and User Needs - The increasing number of candidates and the complexity of new Gaokao reforms necessitate the continuous evolution of volunteer application tools to meet diverse user needs [24][47] - The tools range from free applications to paid services, catering to various levels of user requirements, from basic information to in-depth personalized guidance [47] - Ultimately, the effectiveness of these tools relies on the candidates' ability to integrate the information provided with their personal aspirations and circumstances [47]

Core Insights - Quark has launched a new product for college entrance examination (Gaokao) application in 2025, featuring three main functions: "Deep Search for Gaokao," "Application Report," and "Smart Application Selection" [1][3] Group 1: Product Features - The "Application Report" function generates a complete report using an intelligent agent, requiring candidates to fill in 12 information points, and outputs a report including application strategies and recommendations within 5-10 minutes [3][4] - "Deep Search for Gaokao" is designed to handle personalized and open-ended questions, providing professional and actionable advice that traditional search methods struggle to deliver [3][4] - The "Smart Application Selection" function recommends three application strategies (ambitious, stable, and safe) based on the candidate's province, subjects, scores, and rankings, integrating AI capabilities to present the strengths of target schools and majors [4] Group 2: Technological Support - Quark has significantly increased its computational power by 100 times this year to support the high demand for report generation and continues to offer the service for free [3] - The company has developed a Gaokao application model to provide reasoning support for its products, alongside a comprehensive knowledge base covering over 2,900 universities and nearly 1,600 undergraduate majors, as well as employment trends and industry structures [4]