3 secrets to conquering the high school graduation exam
According to forecasts, the 2026 high school graduation exam will be held on June 11-12, 2026 - earlier than in previous years. At this time, year-end students are in the final sprint stage, reviewing for the important exam. The results of the exam are used both for graduation consideration and for admission to universities and colleges.
At the 2026 enrollment and career counseling program held on March 8, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Thao - Director of the Higher Education Department, Ministry of Education and Training expressed his understanding of the concerns of candidates and parents before the 2026 high school graduation exam takes place. He advised candidates to remain calm and avoid falling into a state of anxiety.
Students have gone through 12 years of study with many different tests and assessments. Therefore, please keep your mind calm and focus on preparing carefully. The more carefully you prepare, the less pressure will be reduced" - Mr. Thao said.
To prepare for this year's high school graduation exam, the Director of the Higher Education Department gave 3 notes for students.
First, students should prepare reference exam questions or sample exam questions for the high school graduation exam to assess their abilities, and consider admission combinations suitable for the major and university they want.
When doing the exam, students should tick time like in the exam room to get used to the time pressure and recognize which part of knowledge is still weak to focus on reviewing.
Second, students need to develop a clear review plan, firmly grasp the exam schedule, exam time and can study in groups with friends to support each other in the review process.
Third, students need to prepare good health and psychology, avoid creating too much pressure on themselves. Believe that if you prepare seriously and have reasonable review methods, good results will come.
Students, please approach the exam with a calm mindset, prepare carefully to achieve the best results and choose the right major, the right university door that you desire" - Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Thao gave advice.
Secrets to choosing a major, choosing a career
Regarding the issue of choosing a major and choosing a career, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Thao acknowledged that we are living in an era where artificial intelligence, digital transformation, green economy, digital technology, and global integration are reshaping all fields. Yesterday's majors may no longer be the center of tomorrow. Tomorrow's majors may not yet appear in today's textbooks. Today's skills may not be enough for the next decade,...
Remember that you are not just choosing a major but are choosing a journey of self-development; you are not just choosing a degree but are choosing a path to go, a job to do, to love, to contribute, to serve the nation" - Mr. Thao advised.
On the side of higher education institutions, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Thi Hien - Vice Rector of Foreign Trade University advises candidates to consider studying multiple majors or accumulating short-term certificates of a second major, so that they can be flexible about career opportunities later.
After entering university to study major 1, students can choose major 2 to study if they meet the minimum score threshold according to regulations. Candidates are not bound by the admission regulations of major 2, but are bound by the output standards, they must graduate from major 1 before being considered for graduation from major 2. The total study time of the 2 majors is limited, some schools are up to 6 years.
