What to note when applying for university admission in 2025?

The 2025 University and College Admission Selection Day will take place simultaneously at the University of Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) and Hanoi University of Technology on July 19.

Candidates learn information at the University - College Admission Selection Day 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: THANH HIEP

The 2025 University and College Admissions Selection Festival was organized by Tuoi Tre Newspaper in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Training , with the support of Vingroup Corporation.

Note important timelines

According to MSc. Pham Thanh Ha - Deputy Head of the Department of Training Management of Foreign Trade University, 2025 is the first year that all university and college admission wishes are registered on the common system of the Ministry of Education and Training after the high school graduation exam results are available. This is the only official basis for schools to use in enrollment.

Therefore, even though candidates have previously participated in admission through many methods at different schools, the decision to be admitted still depends entirely on the official wish list registered on time on the ministry's system.

Ms. Ha believes that at this important stage, candidates need to have a clear strategy and choose their aspirations based on a real understanding of themselves and their field of study. Candidates need to proactively review the programs they have researched, not only through the name of the field but also carefully consider the training model, learning path, career opportunities and internationalization.

At the same time, carefully study the benchmark scores of previous years and how to convert scores between admission methods of universities in 2025 to build a list of wishes that is both suitable and competitive.

"An important note is that candidates should arrange their wishes according to their own priority level, not being influenced by high or low benchmark scores or friends' choices. A timely decision at this time can open up a truly meaningful and suitable university journey," said Ms. Ha.

Remember to submit your proof on time.

MSc. Cu Xuan Tien, Head of Admissions and Student Affairs Department of the University of Economics and Law (Ho Chi Minh City National University), noted that candidates need to pay special attention to the time to submit proof of admission for each school, because each school has its own regulations and timeline.

For the University of Economics and Law, the deadline for submitting online application documents is July 10, through the official website: https://dkxtdhcq.uel.edu.vn. The school does not accept applications by post, all documents such as foreign language certificates, results of competency assessment exams... must be submitted online within the prescribed time.

In addition to registering your wishes on the ministry's admission portal from July 16 to 28, candidates absolutely must not forget to submit proof on the schools' own systems, if required by the admission method.

He noted that some schools still require paper proof to be submitted in person or by post. If candidates submit to the wrong place, at the wrong time or after the deadline, they will not receive priority points or will not be eligible for admission according to the registered method, leading to unfortunate disadvantages in the university admission process.

Associate Professor Dr. Huynh Thanh Hung, former acting principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry, said that candidates should take full advantage of all possible admission opportunities, instead of relying solely on high school graduation exam scores. In addition to the results of this exam, candidates can also use many other methods such as reviewing academic records, considering competency assessment test scores, international foreign language certificates, or giving priority to direct admission... to increase their chances of being admitted.

Mr. Hung noted a notable change in this year's admission process: candidates do not need to specify the admission method when registering their wishes on the ministry's system. They only need to choose the major and school they want, the system will automatically consider admission according to all the methods announced by that university, based on the data candidates have provided in advance such as test scores, evidence, certificates...

In particular, even with the results of the high school graduation exam, candidates should consider making the most of the admission combinations that can be formed from the four registered subjects. This is very important to expand the chances of admission. Especially for candidates who choose to take the English exam when the predicted test score is low, choosing the right combination can greatly affect the possibility of admission.

Master Cu Xuan Tien advises candidates and parents on the University - College Admission Choice Day 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: TRAN TIEN DUNG

Prepare questions for the advisory board

According to MSc. Pham Thanh Ha, the University and College Admissions Selection Day 2025, organized by Tuoi Tre newspaper in collaboration with other organizations in Hanoi on July 19, will not only be a place to provide information, but also a valuable opportunity for candidates and parents to directly contact admissions experts, lecturers and representatives of universities and colleges. These will be people who have a deep understanding of each training program and can answer specific concerns of each individual.

To make the most of this event, according to Ms. Ha, candidates should come with a proactive mindset and clear goals. Before the event, determine what you are wondering about: choosing a major, choosing a school, or not knowing how to arrange your wishes. Prepare a set of key questions such as: What are the outstanding features of the training program? What are the opportunities for internships and dual majors? What can you do and where can you go after graduation?

At the same time, candidates should also learn in advance about the benchmark scores of each year, the threshold to ensure input quality and how to convert scores between admission methods. This will help you determine your chances of admission and build a reasonable aspiration strategy, combining your dream major and safe major according to the principle: Reach - Target - Safe.

Similarly, Dr. Le Thi Thanh Huong said that to make the best use of the opportunity to receive in-depth consultation, candidates should prepare information including: exam scores, grades on transcripts, and their own priority bonus points to provide to the consultants during the fair.

Based on the actual situation of each candidate, teachers will advise on appropriate admission methods to increase the chances of being admitted. "When asking questions, candidates should ask in detail about the major, job opportunities, suitable qualities that students need to have, training time and tuition fees to have full information when considering choosing their wishes.

For candidates with scores in the middle range, in addition to the question about their favorite major, they should refer to majors in the same group but with the possibility of lower standard scores to register for more. For example, a candidate applying for medical major can register for nursing major as a safer option," Ms. Huong said.

MSc. Pham Thanh Ha, Deputy Head of the Training Management Department of Foreign Trade University, advises candidates at the 2024 University and College Admissions Choice Festival in Hanoi - Photo: NAM TRAN

Improve your chances of getting hired

Dr. Le Thi Thanh Huong, Vice Principal of Dai Nam University, said that after candidates know their high school graduation exam scores, they will officially enter the important stage of registering their admission wishes. Therefore, candidates need to pay attention to important milestones such as registering, adjusting, and adding wishes on the system from July 16 to 28, or the time to pay the admission fee from July 29 to August 5.

According to Ms. Huong, to increase the chance of being admitted, candidates should use many different admission methods. When registering their wishes, candidates should put the choice with the highest chance of being admitted in the first wish position. In addition, candidates should refer to the 2025 score distribution, the standard scores of previous years of the university they want to apply to and contact the school directly for more accurate advice before making their wishes.

Watch high school graduation exam scores on Tuoi Tre Online

The Ministry of Education and Training said that the high school graduation exam scores will be announced at 8:00 a.m. on July 16. Candidates can view their scores on Tuoi Tre Online. According to the Ministry of Education and Training, up to now, the progress of grading the 2025 high school graduation exam is taking place on schedule. At 8:00 a.m. on July 16, the examination councils and departments of education and training across the country will announce the results of the high school graduation exam.

The test score data of provinces and centrally run cities is also sent to the Ministry of Education and Training. Candidates can also access the Ministry of Education and Training's information portal or Tuoi Tre Online's test score lookup page at https://tuoitre.vn/diem-thi.htm (candidates enter their registration number to look up).

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