“Any school is accessible, as long as you have enough points.” This familiar saying from our elders still holds true today. But how do you know if you have “enough points”? “How to calculate university admission scores” is a perennial question for students, and today, HỌC LÀM will help you answer all your questions surrounding this issue. After learning about how to calculate university entrance exam scores, you will feel more confident in choosing a major and university that suits your abilities.
What is the University Admission Score?
The university admission score is the total score of your subjects in the high school graduation exam, plus priority points (if any) and additional points (if any). This score is used for admission to universities nationwide. Some students have “sky-high” scores but choose the wrong major or the wrong school, and then end up having to retake the exam or study in an unrelated field. It’s truly “talent in learning, fate in exams”!
Methods to Calculate University Admission Scores
Currently, there are three common methods of university admission: admission based on high school graduation exam scores, admission based on academic transcripts, and admission based on the results of competency assessment exams. Each method has a different way of calculating scores. “Knowing the rules of the game” is the first step to victory!
Admission Based on High School Graduation Exam Scores
This is the traditional and most common admission method. The admission score is calculated by the total score of the subjects in the high school graduation exam, plus priority points (region, subject) and additional points (high school academic results, foreign language certificates, awards for excellent students, etc.). Like the story of Nguyen Van A (name changed), a student from high school B (school name changed), even though his exam scores were not very high, thanks to regional priority points and additional points from his IELTS certificate, Mr. A was admitted to his dream major at the University of Foreign Trade. You can also learn more about how to register for academic transcript admission at Ton Duc Thang University.
Admission Based on Academic Transcripts
This method admits students based on their academic performance throughout 3 years of high school. The admission score is calculated based on the average score of subjects, the average score for the whole year, and academic ranking. Ms. Pham Thi B, a teacher at high school C (school name changed), shared in the book “Handbook for Entering University”: “Admission based on academic transcripts is an opportunity for diligent students who have good and consistent academic achievements throughout their high school years.”
Admission Based on Competency Assessment Exam Results
Some universities now use the results of competency assessment exams for admission. This exam assesses students’ thinking skills, analysis, problem-solving, and learning ability. Professor Dr. Tran Van D, an education expert, believes: “The competency assessment exam helps to comprehensively assess students’ abilities, compared to just relying on high school graduation exam scores.” Understanding how to calculate scores is extremely important, similar to grasping how to take the elementary school civil service exam in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the minimum score (điểm sàn)? The minimum score is the minimum score that candidates must achieve to be eligible for admission to a specific major.
- What is the cutoff score (điểm chuẩn)? The cutoff score is the score that universities use to admit students to a major, based on the enrollment quota and the number of applicants.
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