(August 12, 2008) "China Prep" follows five Chinese students through their final high-pressure year at an elite high school in Sichuan Province, where a class of 1,800 teenagers are competing for 59 spots in China’s top two universities.

China Prep follows five Chinese students through their final high-pressure year at an elite high school in Sichuan Province.

Try these sample questions from China's national college entrance exam.

See results of Wide Angle poll.

As China's two-day National College Entrance Exam -- known as gaokao -- begins today, a swirl of activity is planned to ensure the best possible conditions for students to take the test that will determine their professional tracks within Chinese society.