Math scores improve, while literature remains static, leading to a potential 0.5-1.5 point increase in high school entrance exam scores, according to several teachers.
The Hanoi University of Education High School for Gifted Students has announced the results of its entrance exam for the 2027-2028 academic year, with the highest admission score being 21/30.
Despite winning two national second prizes in English, Tien Khanh shifted focus to the SAT to pursue AI studies, achieving a perfect 1600 and securing a top spot in Hanoi University of Science and Technology's talent-based admissions.
Dao Minh Phuong achieved a perfect 1600/1600 SAT score after several attempts, including four consecutive perfect scores in the reading and writing section, a rare feat in Vietnam.
Despite being discouraged from leaving medical school for education, The Phuong persevered, graduating with honors and a 3.99/4 GPA, securing master's scholarships from France and Taiwan.
Scores for over 76,000 students taking the 10th grade entrance exam were released at 8:30 am. Parents and students can look up scores on VnExpress using their registration numbers.
Trinh Phuong Quan received a 50% master's scholarship from Stanford University, despite having an undergraduate GPA of only 2.99/4.0, with more than half of his courses graded B or C.
The number of applicants using international qualifications for Hanoi University of Science and Technology's (HUST) talent-based admissions program has nearly doubled compared to last year, with many achieving perfect SAT, A-Level, and AP scores, along with IELTS scores of 7.5-8.5.
This year's 10th-grade entrance exams emphasized real-world problems and reduced technical complexity, a positive development in the first year students nationwide took the exam under the new curriculum, according to several educators.
The top 10 university rankings have remained relatively stable over the past 5 years, with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consistently holding the top spot.
