Understanding the Gaokao Score Range Score Reporting and Timelines 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In which month is the Gaokao typically held each year?
- March
- June (Correct answer)
- September
- December
Correct answer: June
The Gaokao is held annually in June, traditionally on June 7th and 8th, marking a pivotal moment in Chinese students' lives.
Question 2: How many days does the standard Gaokao examination period last?
- 1 day
- 2 days (Correct answer)
- 5 days
- 7 days
Correct answer: 2 days
The standard Gaokao spans two days, with different subjects scheduled across morning and afternoon sessions.
Question 3: Approximately how long after the Gaokao is taken are scores typically released?
- 24 hours
- 1 week
- 2–3 weeks (Correct answer)
- 2 months
Correct answer: 2–3 weeks
Gaokao scores are typically released approximately two to three weeks after the exam, usually in late June.
Question 4: Through which channel do Gaokao students in most provinces primarily receive their official scores?
- Posted by mail to the student's home
- Via the provincial education examination authority's official website or designated app (Correct answer)
- Announced publicly at the high school
- Reported verbally by the head teacher
Correct answer: Via the provincial education examination authority's official website or designated app
Students check their official Gaokao scores through the provincial education examination authority's website or authorized mobile application.
Question 5: After Gaokao scores are released, how long do students typically have to submit their university application choices?
- 24 hours
- 3 days
- About 1–2 weeks (Correct answer)
- 3 months
Correct answer: About 1–2 weeks
Students generally have approximately one to two weeks after score release to research options and submit their university choice rankings.
Question 6: What is the '志愿填报' (zhì yuà n tián bà o) process that follows Gaokao score release?
- Retaking failed subjects
- Filling in university and major preference choices using one's score as a guide (Correct answer)
- Appealing incorrect scores to the provincial board
- Registering for remedial classes
Correct answer: Filling in university and major preference choices using one's score as a guide
志愿填报 is the official application process where students list their university and major preferences based on their scores and provincial cutoffs.
In which month is the Gaokao typically held each year?