I was a total failure in the college entrance exam, and, as a result, I lived with remorse for quite a long time, until a senior schoolmate talked with me about the exam. I can still remember what she said that day: Complain when you become the best student in your university. I have been working for five years and still follow her advice to prove myself first whatever the circumstances, rather than just complaining.

JASON, Foshan, Guangdong province

I did not do great in the college entrance exam two years ago, but during my two years in university I have met people of all kinds who helped me with my studies and my life. My opinion about life is that what matters most is not what university you were enrolled in, but what people you meet and experiences you have and what kind of life they bring you.

A READER, Datong, Shanxi province

Many would wonder why a student like me who usually has quite good grades cannot perform equally good in the college entrance exam. Looking back at those painstaking years, I want to express my gratitude to my parents for their understanding and friends for endless support. Also, I want to tell everyone who failed the exam that everything will be alright, the college entrance exam cannot decide your whole life.

A READER, Xuzhou, Jiangsu province

You should never feel regret about the result because no matter what the result is, you still have to build your future with your own hands. It is more crucial to figure out what you want and what you need to do to make that happen.

IZZIE, Haikou, Hainan province