Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Son, Vice Principal of the University of Natural Sciences - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Head of the Admissions Consulting Team of the University of Natural Sciences (VNU), commented that the expected admission scores for the Natural Sciences block are not expected to change much compared to last year and gave notes for candidates when registering for university admission.

Reporter (PV): With the 2023 high school graduation exam score distribution, the Ministry of Education and Training has just announced the 2023 high school graduation exam scores. What are your comments on the score distribution related to the Natural Science block admission this year?

Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Son: It can be seen that, basically, the score distribution related to the Natural Science block admission this year has decreased slightly compared to 2022, except for the Biology score distribution which has increased higher than in 2022.

In 2023, the exam questions for subjects in the Basic Natural Sciences block will be basically stable, with appropriate adjustments and better differentiation. Therefore, the high school graduation exam scores are a fairly reliable basis for universities to use for university admission.

Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Son, Vice Rector of the University of Science at the meeting between the school's leaders, employers and students graduating in 2023

PV : With such a score range, how will the admission scores for the Natural Science Block change this year?

Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Son: Of course, the admission score also depends on many other factors, such as the number of registered candidates, quotas... But looking at the score spectrum, it can be predicted: The admission score for the Natural Science block this year will not change much, the benchmark score for block A00 (Math - Physics - Chemistry) may decrease slightly within the range of 0.5-1.5 points compared to 2022. Block A01 (Math - Physics - English) is equivalent to 2022 or decreases by about 0.5-1.0 points. Meanwhile, block B00 (Math - Chemistry - Biology) may increase or decrease by about 0.5-1.0 points.

PV : Can you tell us what new points candidates need to pay attention to when applying to the University of Natural Sciences?

Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Son: This year, the Ministry of Education and Training has made changes when registering for admission on the system. Candidates will register according to the school's major instead of registering for a major and choosing an admission method like in 2022. This is very convenient for candidates. Therefore, candidates will be given maximum priority and will be admitted using the best method they have.

This year, the priority points according to the admission area have changed: The priority points will be reduced for candidates who achieve a total score of 22.5 or higher in the 3 subjects in the combination. Candidates should note this.

Those who have been admitted early by other methods, if it is the major they love and decide to study at the University of Natural Sciences, should register immediately in their first choice. If you are still hesitant, you should also put in suitable choices such as second choice, third choice. You should take advantage of the early admission results to register for admission to the University of Natural Sciences.

For candidates who are directly admitted according to Article 8 - Admission Regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, the registration method is the same as in 2022. That is: Candidates whose names are on the list of direct admission candidates only need to click the "Admission" button on the system to officially become new students of the University of Science.

Candidates should find out information before registering their wishes.

Reporter : This year, how many quotas does the school reserve for admission based on high school graduation exam scores? When is the school expected to announce the admission scores?

Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Son: In 2023, the University of Natural Sciences will use about 60% of its admission quota for high school graduation exam scores. This number may be higher if other admission methods do not meet the quota.

The school will announce the benchmark scores according to the time specified by the Ministry of Education and Training. Specifically: Before 5:00 p.m. on August 20, 2023.

Reporter : Sir, do candidates with scores below 23 have a chance to enter the school? If so, which majors are suitable for that score?

Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Son: This year, a score from 20 to under 23.0 is also a good score. At this score range, candidates can refer to majors in the Earth Science Block such as: Meteorology and Climatology, Water Resources and Environment, Geology, Natural Geography, Environmental Resources Monitoring and Monitoring Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology... Candidates can also refer to some majors such as: Chemical Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering Technology, Biology or the newly opened major of Environment, Health and Safety.

As long as you reach the minimum score, the University of Natural Sciences has many suitable majors for you to apply for.

PV : Can you give candidates advice on registering their wishes, especially for candidates with scores in the middle range (24-25 points) and candidates who still don't know which career is suitable for them?

Prof. Dr. Le Thanh Son: Candidates with a score of 24-25 points can boldly put their first and second choices in the majors they love. In addition, they should put their backup choices in other majors that match their score, and put their choices in some majors at a slightly lower level to ensure admission.

If you still don't know which career is right for you, it's difficult. The deadline to register, adjust, and add your admission wishes is 5:00 p.m. on July 30. I think before asking your parents, relatives, friends, and teachers, you should quietly ask yourself, what are your strengths, weaknesses, strengths, and weaknesses? Which subjects are you most interested in? What can you do best? What are your family's conditions like? Seriously answer the questions, and you will find your direction. And don't forget to refer to the benchmark scores of the majors you are interested in in recent years to make the most reasonable decision.

I wish you all to achieve your dreams and success!

PV : Thank you very much, teacher!

HA HUONG (performed)