According to the plan of the Ministry of Education and Training, universities and colleges will announce benchmark scores from August 17 to before 5:00 p.m. on August 19.
According to MSc Pham Thai Son, Director of the Admissions and Communications Center - Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade , instead of worrying and waiting every day and every hour for the announcement of benchmark scores, students can take advantage of this time. to do many useful things to prepare for the next stage. Mr. Son advised:
1. Learn about universities and majors: Students should learn about the universities and majors they have registered for. This helps students have a clearer view and prepare better.
2. Prepare personal profile: You should prepare the necessary personal profile for the admission process or scholarship application letter, necessary documents for the admission process...
3. Participate in short-term courses: Participate in short-term courses to improve knowledge and skills in your field of interest. This not only helps with college studies but also enhances personal abilities.
4. Participate in extracurricular activities: Participate in extracurricular activities such as volunteer activities, clubs, or other extracurricular programs to develop social skills and expand relationships.
5. Learn English or another language: Invest time to improve your foreign language skills, this will be very useful for studying and working later.
6. Psychological preparation and soft skills: Read books about life skills, soft skills, and time management to better prepare for university life.
7. Explore personal interests: Spend time on personal interests such as reading, painting, playing musical instruments, or sports. This helps reduce stress and develop yourself comprehensively.
8. Learn about part-time jobs: Learn about part-time jobs, research part-time jobs suitable for students to earn extra income and gain work experience.
9. Contact upperclassmen: Contact upperclassmen to seek advice from those who have studied at the school or major you are interested in to have a more realistic view of the learning environment and student life.
In addition, Mr. Son noted, students should take time to rest after months of stressful exam preparation.
