The journey to the absolute milestone
With 3 full 10 points in Math, Physics and Chemistry in the 2025 high school graduation exam, Nguyen Dieu Linh - a student of class 12A1, Nguyen Trai High School, Hung Yen province has become one of the valedictorians of class A nationwide.
Not choosing a dense extra learning path like many of her peers, Dieu Linh determined early on a learning strategy suitable for herself: proactively self-study, practice with goals, master basic knowledge and practice problem solving skills. I make good use of materials from textbooks, official exams and experimental exams from the Ministry of Education and Training, as well as exam questions from specialized schools across the country.
"After each task, I analyze it myself, check the errors, find out where I have knowledge gaps and then come back to review that part carefully," Linh shared. In particular, during the time before the exam, Linh spent a lot of time preparing the questions and reviewing the previous mistakes.
Of the three subjects, Math is the subject that makes Linh the most cautious. Although he won the Third Prize for Excellent Students in Mathematics, he still appreciates that this is a subject with a long structure, requiring high concentration and reasonable time allocation. Thanks to the spirit of persistent practice and sticking to each type of exercise, Linh overcame the challenge and achieved absolute points.
Self-study, group learning and keep a relaxed spirit
Without studying day and night or forcing herself into a stressful study schedule, Linh shares one of the important principles to help her study effectively: maintaining balance. I divide my time between studying and resting appropriately, always taking space to relax, chat with relatives or take coffee with friends to relieve pressure.
Along with self-study, Linh also maintains group study with three close friends. Linh's "F4" group often meets together in the evening or on weekends, prepares problems, solves problems and shares learning methods. "There was a day when we studied at a coffee shop because our homes were not close to each other. But it is group studying like that that that inspires me, helping me maintain a better learning spirit, Linh said.
Each member of the group has their own strengths, so they can support each other in each piece of knowledge. As a result, the whole group achieved a high score, from 25.5 points or higher. For Linh, these are not only companions in learning but also a spiritual support during times of pressure.
Foreign Trade dream and motivation from family
Unlike many A-level classmates who chose engineering or medicine, Dieu Linh had a clear orientation early: pursuing Marketing at Foreign Trade University. Since entering grade 10, Linh has dreamed of studying at this school - a gathering place for excellent, dynamic and aspirational students.
I especially like creativity, flexibility and strategic thinking in the field of Marketing. Foreign Trade University is the place I want to go to because of its training quality and dynamic environment, Linh shared.
In addition to her own efforts, Linh did not forget to mention the contributions of her family and teachers - those who always supported her in all circumstances. There are times when I feel discouraged, especially when my scores are not as expected in the test. But it was the encouragement from parents and friends that gave him more motivation to stand up and persevere in the path he had chosen.
When asked about her future wishes, female student Hung Yen, head of class A, rustically said: I just hope to study well and do well to be able to help my parents more. That is my biggest motivation.
