Will Prince Yuhito become "the first Emperor of Todai"? Is recommended admission a fateful choice?
Prince Yuhito of the Akishinomiya family is currently expected to be promoted to the high school attached to the University of Tsukuba. In this case, the possibility of entering the University of Tokyo by recommendation after 3 years surfaces.
Yuren is indeed actively studying hard. A person close to the Qiu XiaoGong family said.
"Recently, Yuren's performance has improved significantly. At Cha no Shui Middle School, boys' transfer tests also surpassed those of outstanding boys. Although female students occupy the top of the grades. However, Yuren's grades are no less than those of first-class female students. At the birthday party a few days ago, Akitomiya also said that "compared with a year ago, sitting at the table has become longer", in terms of learning ability, it should be the level of the affiliated school of Hayakei. I heard that the Neishen point (the score based on the 5 stages of the 9 subjects studied in the middle school) is also very high."
In this case, it is entirely possible to consider passing the general entrance examination to enter the school.
"If Yujin passes the general entrance exam, it will occupy another candidate's pit, and many people will cry for it." Therefore, consider using referrals for admission. In addition, Yujin has been interested in dragonflies, butterflies and other insects since he was a child, and the Akishinomiya hope that he can study biology and enter the university. If you want to enter the annex, the ultimate goal is the Faculty of Agriculture of Todai University. (same)
Since 2016, UTokyo university has also implemented a recommended entrance examination system, and each president can recommend up to 4 people. The threshold for publishing papers in high school, winning awards in the Science Olympiad, and being able to score more than 80% in the university entrance examination is not low.
Having said that, a professor at the University of Tokyo put it this way: "Fighting desperately for survival, UTokyo is the same." Those who want to become emperors in the future are gladly accepted by the Eastern Assembly. ”
Fear will leave an ill-gotten impression on the people
Yuji Odabe, professor emeritus of Shizuoka Welfare University who is familiar with the history of the imperial family, said:
"UTokyo is primarily a school for bureaucrats and scholars, not a goal for the royal family. Even if it is recommended to enter UTokyo, it will leave an improper impression on the people. Originally, the royal family should not compete on the same stage as ordinary citizens in places such as examinations, so there will be a study institute. For the future emperor, what is important is not academic qualifications, but imperial studies, that is, the cultivation of a heart of compassion for the people. Growing up in secular values such as deviation values and academic qualifications will make both Yujin and the people feel unfortunate."
Is it prioritizing autonomy, or is it considering a position as a future "successor"? As with the issue of Mako's marriage, the discussion of "public" and "private" will once again be ignited.
Of course, it makes sense to encourage academics. However, the emperor will not be loved and respected by the people just by virtue of his title of "Graduated from UTokyo."
Shukan Shincho, January 20, 2022
Translation: Trembling Panda