Top scorer bypasses National Taiwan University for Yang Ming Chiao Tung electrical engineering

Chen Yanyu, a student from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Affiliated Senior High School, achieved a perfect score on Taiwan's General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT). Despite being eligible for top programs at National Taiwan University through the recommendation track, Chen opted for the application process to pursue admission to the highly selective Group A of the Electrical Engineering department at Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. This specific program is known for its extremely limited enrollment and offers opportunities for international exchange. His successful application to this competitive program underscores his focused ambition. Also admitted to Yang Ming Chiao Tung University was fellow student Lin, who will study medicine. Lin's admission was supported by her strong performance in biology research experiments, extensive volunteer service, and preparation through mock interviews. She also gained admission to the medical programs at National Defense Medical Center and China Medical University, expressing a desire to explore smart healthcare and Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for advancements in Taiwan's medical innovation. The article further details the strong performance of students from various high schools in Hsinchu County in the university application process. National Hsinchu Vocational High School saw over half of its 233 graduates admitted to science, technology, engineering, and artificial intelligence-related programs, with 62 students accepted into public universities, and electrical engineering being the most popular major. Hsinchu County Municipal Liu-Chia Senior High School reported that 59 of its 134 students were admitted to national universities, with 40 accepted into top institutions like NTU, NTHU, NCTU, NCKU, and NCCU. The school's bilingual international experimental class also saw a high acceptance rate into top domestic and international universities. Hukou Senior High School had an 84% first-stage screening pass rate, with students admitted to diverse fields including computer science, electrical engineering, business, finance, foreign languages, education, sports, and art.