Associate Professor Vu Duy Hai, Head of the Admissions and Career Guidance Board at HUST, revealed this information on the sidelines of the "Welcome to Idol Talent Admissions 2025" program on 22/6.
Hai reported that HUST received approximately 5,000 applications for its talent-based admissions program this year. 400 applicants hold national or international awards (eligible for direct admission as per the Ministry of Education and Training's regulations). 1,600 applicants are being considered based on international qualifications such as the SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP, or IB. Around 3,000 applicants have applied for assessment based on their academic records and interviews.
According to Hai, the number of applicants with national and international awards, as well as international test scores, has almost doubled compared to last year.
Many applicants achieved high scores on international tests, such as a perfect 1600/1600 on the SAT combined with an IELTS score of 8.0, or a 15/15 on the AP with an IELTS score of 8.5. Some students achieved a 30/30 on the A-Level with an IELTS score of 7.5.
"The sharp increase in applicants using international qualifications is due to the growing number of students taking these tests," Hai explained. "Recent restrictions on international students by countries like the US might also be a factor contributing to the higher number of applications to HUST."
Here is a list of some high-achieving students who have applied to HUST's talent-based admissions program:
| No. | Name | High School | Achievements |
| 1 | Nguyen Trung Hai | Vinh Phuc Specialized High School | National first prize in Informatics |
| 2 | Pham Tran Tien Khanh | Bac Ninh Specialized High School | SAT 1600/1600 IELTS 8.0 |
| 3 | Do Gia Phuc | Olympia High School | AP 15/15 IELTS 8.5 |
| 4 | Nguyen Thanh Vinh | Viet Duc High School | SAT 1580/1600 IELTS 8.0 |
| 5 | Do Xuan An | Nguyen Tat Thanh High School | SAT 1580/1600 IELTS 8.0 |
| 6 | Pham Minh Hieu | Lien Ha High School | SAT 1580/1600 IELTS 8.0 |
| 7 | Bui Duc Quang | Chu Van An High School | A-Level 30/30 IELTS 7.5 |
| 8 | Bui Duc Minh | Chu Van An High School | A-Level 30/30 IELTS 7.5 |
| 9 | Dang Khoi Nguyen | Hanoi - Amsterdam Specialized High School | A-Level 30/30 IELTS 7.5 |
| 10 | Luu Trong Hieu | Chu Van An High School | A-Level 30/30 IELTS 7.5 |
| 11 | Nguyen Bao Chau | High School for Gifted Students in Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | A-Level 30/30 IELTS 7.5 |
| 12 | Ngo Xuan Nam | Chu Van An High School | A-Level 30/30 IELTS 7.5 |
| 13 | Do Viet Bach | High School for Gifted Students in Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | A-Level 30/30 IELTS 7.5 |
For applicants using international qualifications, the admission score is the total score of the submitted qualifications. The conversion to a 100-point scale is as follows:
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Applicants for talent-based admissions in 2024. Photo: HUST |
As per Ministry of Education and Training regulations, HUST will standardize admission scores across all admission methods. Talent-based admission scores (on a 100-point scale) will be converted to the same scale as the Thinking Assessment Test and high school graduation exam scores for ranking and selection.
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Applicants for talent-based admissions in 2024. Photo: HUST
HUST plans to admit 9,680 students this year through three methods: talent-based admissions, Thinking Assessment Test scores, and high school graduation exam scores.
Today, the university is hosting a meeting for talent-based admission applicants and conducting interviews for those being assessed based on their academic records and interviews.
Hai stated that the interview does not assess knowledge but rather presentation skills, career understanding, and social awareness. This year, the interview serves as a qualifying factor. A score of 10/20 is considered a pass and is not factored into the overall admission score along with academic performance and achievements as in previous years.
Calculation of scores for academic record and interview assessments:
Duong Tam
