Be wary of acceptance letters!

Still reeling from failing to get into their desired universities and colleges, many students are overwhelmed by the flood of acceptance letters from numerous institutions. In this chaotic situation, careful consideration and selection can still open up a path for their future...

Students should be cautious with their acceptance letters.

Overwhelmed by newspaper!

At this time, while many prestigious universities are busy with tasks such as announcing scores, notifying admissions, and handling the logistics of a new school year, smaller institutions like colleges and vocational schools are equally busy. Their primary goal is to distribute as many admission notices as possible to candidates across the country, aiming to attract as many students as possible.

Le Van Ky, from Yen Lai village, Truong Giang commune (Nong Cong district, Thanh Hoa province), failed the entrance exam for the People's Security Academy with a score of 18. Knowing he still had a chance to choose a "lower-tier" school with a score above the minimum threshold for Group A subjects, Ky was truly surprised to have received seven acceptance letters. In the admission letter from School A in Hanoi, Ky was required to bring an invitation letter, a resume, and two passport-sized photos. "I was surprised because when my sister enrolled at Hong Duc University, she had to submit her academic transcript, grade report, and many other documents," Ky said.

Besides the "lower-tier" schools actively recruiting students, training centers for computer science, foreign languages, accounting, etc., are also competing fiercely. Le Thu Ha, from Dien Hong commune (Thanh Mien district, Hai Duong province), said: "Of the six admission notices I received, only the one from Dong A University of Technology stated that it had a joint training program leading to a regular university degree with Thang Long College of Economics and Technology. All the other invitations had very vague information about the majors and training levels, and the tuition fees were not clearly stated. I failed to get into Hanoi Pedagogical University; with a score of 17, I could have gotten into many other schools, but with this pile of notices, I'm even more confused."

Sifting sand...

Dr. Le Thanh Mai – Deputy Head of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Department (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) said: “Students should not have the mindset of waiting to retake the exam next year, but should choose a major similar to the one they applied for at other universities, pursue articulation programs, or vocational training are also methods to achieve their goals.” However, Dr. Mai also advised candidates to be cautious about opportunities for admission that seem too easy. Thoroughly researching information is crucial to avoid becoming “prey” for universities lacking credibility.

Sharing this view, Dr. Nguyen Tung Lam, Chairman of the Hanoi Association of Educational Psychology and Science, stated that this year's enrollment season still has hundreds of thousands of places available for vocational secondary, college, and vocational training programs nationwide. Students can choose a suitable school if they know how to select wisely.

Opportunities still exist for candidates who failed to get into university, even those who scored below the minimum threshold for their chosen fields. Mr. Ha Minh Phuong, Director of the Student Affairs Department (General Department of Vocational Training), stated that vocational training is currently gaining more attention and popularity due to its practicality. Instead of spending 4-5 years studying at university, many students are willing to choose vocational training or work while learning to suit their family's circumstances. Even in vocational training programs run by the General Department of Vocational Training, many students who complete courses in welding, electrical work, etc., find immediate employment upon graduation, earning up to 7-8 million VND.

According to Labor