The Epic Transfer: My Journey to Fudan (Up to Feb 13, 2026)
--- Prologue: The 2-Point Gap (2025) In 2025, I stood just 2 points away from my dream of entering Fudan University. The result hit hard—every number on the score sheet felt like a reminder of what I’d missed. But instead of letting it break me, I turned that 2-point gap into fuel. I vowed to return in 2026, not just to close the gap, but to dominate the transfer exam and claim my place at Fudan.
--- Volume 1: The 100-Day Foundation (Jan – Feb 13, 2026) On January 1, 2026, I launched my 100-day countdown to the Fudan transfer exam. This wasn’t just a study plan—it was a transformation.
- Daily Check-in: I started a daily log to track my progress, from the number of words I memorized to the math problems I solved. No day was “off”; even on tough days, I logged at least one task to keep the momentum.
- Vocabulary Deathnote: I created a living document of every word I didn’t know. Each entry included the definition, a sentence, and a note on why I’d forgotten it. I reviewed this list twice daily, because I knew every missed word could be the 2 points that cost me again.
- Error Notebook: I stopped seeing mistakes as failures. Every wrong answer in English or math went into my notebook, with a breakdown of why I messed up and how to fix it next time. This turned my weaknesses into strengths, one problem at a time. By mid-February, I’d built a routine that felt unbreakable. I woke at 6:30, studied until 10 PM, and slept knowing I was one step closer.
--- Feb 13, 2026: The Current State As of today, Feb 13, 2026:
- I’ve memorized over 1,200 new English words, with a 90% retention rate in weekly reviews.
- I’ve completed 80% of the past transfer exam math papers, with my average score rising from 155 to 238.
- My English reading comprehension speed has increased by 40%, and I can now finish a passage in 15 minutes that once took 25.
- I’ve written 12 pages of my transfer exam personal statement, refining my story of resilience and purpose. The road is still long, but I no longer feel like I’m chasing a dream. I’m building a reality. Every word, every problem, every late night is a brick in the foundation of my future at Fudan.
--- “The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan and a deadline.”