In the mountainous class, 13 students scored above 9 points in Literature.

Through self-study, self-training, and her own efforts, Khanh Linh achieved remarkable results in the 2018 National High School Graduation Examination. Photo: Thai Hien

We visited the family of Dang Hoang Khanh Linh in Hamlet 6, Phuc Son Commune, right after she received her exam results. In this year's national high school graduation exam, Khanh Linh achieved the highest score in Anh Son district in the D subject group with 26.1 points, before adding priority points. Specifically: Literature 9.5 points, Mathematics 8.0 points, and English 8.6 points. Through self-study, self-improvement, and her own efforts, Khanh Linh has strived to be diligent, studious, and achieve high academic results.

Neighbors came to share the joy with Khanh Linh's family. Photo: Thai Hien.

Throughout her 12 years of schooling, Khanh Linh was an all-around excellent student. In the 2016-2017 school year, she won third prize at the provincial level in English. Linh shared: “After completing the exam, I assessed my own results in Math and English, but I still wasn't entirely sure. Also, Literature was an essay-based subject, and although I tried my best on the exam day, I didn't expect such a high score.” Linh said her study method involved paying close attention to her teachers' lectures, asking questions immediately in class if she didn't understand something, practicing exercises from textbooks and online resources at home, and managing her time effectively during exams. With these results, Khanh Linh hopes to apply to the Foreign Trade University to continue her studies.

Nguyen Thi Nga earned the admiration of many for achieving a score of 9 in Literature at the 2018 National High School Graduation Examination. Photo: Thai Hien

For Nguyen Thi Nga, from Hamlet 11, Tuong Son Commune, this year's exam earned her much admiration for achieving high scores: 9 points in Literature, 7 points in Mathematics, and 8.6 points in English. Born and raised in a family where both parents are farmers who work hard year-round, Nga has been a diligent student since childhood.

According to Nga, the best way to achieve high scores in the recent exam was through self-study. Nga proactively dedicated time to consolidating knowledge and practicing numerous exercises, from basic to difficult levels. She spread her learning throughout the year. Therefore, she accumulated knowledge little by little each day, avoiding the mindset of waiting until the last minute to cram, and maintaining a normal learning pace.

Class 12D1 has 13 students who scored 9 or higher in Literature; 38 students scored 8.0 or higher. Photo: Thai Hien

Ms. Nguyen Thi Luan, homeroom teacher of class 12D1, said: In the recent exam, out of 43 students in class 12D1, 38 students scored 8 points or higher in Literature, including 2 students with 9.5 points, 3 students with 9.25 points, 8 students with 9 points, and the average Literature score for the class was 8.6.

In addition, out of the 43 students in the class who took the exam, 25 students applied to university in Group D with scores ranging from 20 to 26.1 points (excluding priority points); and 17 students applied to university in Group C with scores ranging from 20 to 23 points.

Mr. Nguyen Canh Tuan, Principal of Anh Son 1 High School, said: In this year's national high school graduation exam, the school had 478 participating students. Currently, 82 students achieved a score of 8 or higher in Literature; 32 students achieved scores in Block A ranging from 20 to 27.35 points; and 42 students achieved scores in Blocks C and D1 ranging from 20 to 26.1 points.