Why do Asians care about scores so much?

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Most American college students study very hard, and they understand that what they study are very useful ingredients for the life fulfilment and career building. But some East Asian students study very hard only to show his or her “betterness” than others. For them purpose of study is not learning and practicing essestials of education but proving high rankings only. For them grade ‘A’ and graduation from prestigious instituion are, they believe, effective indicators screening them.

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<p>That is an interesting observation. I had not thought of that. Self-improvement vs. raw competition. Which is better for the individual and which is better for our society?</p>