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 Despite having twists and turns, living standards in postwar Japan have, without doubt, been rising steadily to this day. However, inversely proportional to this, factors such as the morality of Japanese people have fallen considerably, and the safe society myth is beginning to collapse. If we do not put a stop to it soon, I am afraid that Japan will be facing ruin.

 In the present climate, where the possibility of every teenager being guaranteed a place in university due to the declining birthrate is being debated, I think that things would change drastically by revising the style of university entrance examinations.

 The current examination system puts too much focus on rote memory. Even if it is bothersome, it is desirable to consider the strengths of individuals from various aspects, rather than screening them out only through written tests, just because they are easy to mark.

 If the examination system is changed from an all-around education viewpoint, I think that the majority of problems the current society has will be solved. As a result, parents will pay more attention to disciplining their children, and be forced to rethink the "ojuken (competitive entrance examinations into prestigious schools)" culture. I believe that the new entrance examination system below will solve various problems that present day Japan faces.

{New Entrance Examination System} {Problems}

Written tests 30 points

Interviews 30 points               -------------------- mammonism
                                            -------------------- egocentrism
                                            -------------------- lack of discipline in households

Essays 20 points                     -------------------- lack of reading experience
                                            -------------------- lack of ability to think

Volunteer experience 10 points -------------------- lack of public spirit

(to attach certificates)

Club activities 10 points           -------------------- lack of cooperativeness

(to attach certificates)

 Consequently, entrance examination styles and content of education at kindergartens and elementary, junior high and high schools will change completely, or to put it more accurately, will have to change completely.

 The current trend to "play after entering university" is wrong, and a structure whereby one cannot graduate if they do not study also needs to be established.

 Although bureaucrats and educators make an issue of the declining level of basic academic abilities, the collapse of the Japanese spirit is by far more problematic than this. Children who like studying can aim to go to universities. In a society with a variety of professions, there must be some that are suited for junior high graduates, others for high school graduates, and some others for university graduates.

 What is the point of every single person graduating university?
End.
Masaru Sugaya

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