The test-taking technique courses and crash courses offered by private cram schools are packed. It's even got to the point where in December 2008 the Ministry of Examination called together top scorers in 126 civil service exams to share their experiences with potential test-takers.
補習業者的秘技班、衝刺班場場爆滿，甚至考選部也於去年 12 月間，首度邀請公務人員高普考、總計 126 項類科的新科榜首們共聚，將他們的心得集結成《狀元經，及第情》一書（已上載考選部網站），提供給深陷沙場的考生參考。