Among the various promotions from numerous institutions, the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination has become increasingly known to mainland parents.

With a score of 200 to enter university and 400 to choose prestigious schools, having Hong Kong identity allows participation in the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination... But is it really that simple? Today, let's debunk some myths.

Using Hong Kong identity to help children easily enter prestigious mainland universities through the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination is not as simple as many think.

Compared to the college entrance examination, the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination does have many advantages: fewer applicants, simpler exam content, less competition, and lower admission scores, but this does not mean one can 'win by lying down'.

Although the difficulty of entering Tsinghua or Peking University through the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination is not as high as the college entrance examination, it is not something that can be easily achieved; the score line is still over 600, so one must study hard! However, the difficulty of the exam questions for the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination is not as high as that of the college entrance examination, which is a significant advantage for candidates.

It is true that a score of 400 can get you into 985/211 universities, but it also depends on the school and major. Popular universities like Fudan, Jiaotong University, and Renmin University have a certain level of difficulty. However, universities in northern regions outside Beijing and Tianjin are relatively easier, especially Jinan University, where basically anyone who applies can get in.

So, does having Hong Kong identity mean one can definitely participate in the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination?

The key to this question lies in when parents start planning for Hong Kong identity! To use Hong Kong identity to participate in the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination, one must obtain a Home Return Permit!

Whether it's the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, the Talent Admission Scheme, or studying abroad, what you get is a Hong Kong resident identity card, not a Hong Kong permanent resident identity card. You need to meet the condition of residing continuously in Hong Kong for 7 years to apply for permanent residency, and then choose to cancel the mainland household registration to obtain the Home Return Permit, so that children can participate in the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination. This means that from application to finally obtaining permanent residency and the Home Return Permit, parents must apply no later than when their children are in the fourth grade of elementary school (before age 10).

If you also want to use Hong Kong identity to help your children directly enter prestigious mainland universities through the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Joint Examination, you must plan early. Based on the current grade your child is in, reserve enough time in advance, including the time from applying for Hong Kong identity to approval, and then to obtaining the Home Return Permit, to maximize the benefits for your child's education.