Over the next few weeks, high school students across America are making one of the biggest decisions of their young adult lives, namely where to attend university. In Japan, the situation is no different, though this year the annual ritual has been marred by the country's largest ever cheating scandal.For anyone out there in high school - or anyone with less than fond memories of being in high school - the SATs can be a painful rite of passage into semi-adulthood. The Japanese version is colloquially referred to as 'exam war,' and necessitates sitting for grueling entrance exams at multiple universities.
With the Japanese economy in the doldrums, and the pressure to succeed higher than ever, there is certainly temptation for youngsters to cheat. This week, the prestigious Kyoto University is embroiled in a battle with a prospective student, who is accused of sending and receiving messages from an online forum during an exam.
The Japanese media is having a field day, and the stress-stricken 19-yo from northern Japan is now a national pariah.
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