(The Four Little Dragons p.110) Vogel's research into the factors leading to the success of the four little dragons specially raises the importance of the entrance exam system. Passing examinations is even seen as the most important aim in the life of young people and their families.
傅高義研究四小龍成功的因素，他特別舉出考試在這些社會日常生活裡所佔的重要性；在考場過關斬將，甚至是青少年及其家人最重要的人生目標。