All four top scorers admitted to HCM City University of Technology in the 2025 enrollment round are male students. They will pursue highly sought-after majors such as computer science, electrical and electronic engineering, and microchip design.
Le Minh Khoi - Top scorer via the combined admission method, new student in computer science
Le Minh Khoi - Top scorer via the combined admission method. Photo: NQ
A former student of Nguyen Trai High School in Khanh Hoa, Khoi scored 1,112 out of 1,200 on the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) Competency Assessment Test, achieving a perfect 300 in math, 269 in Vietnamese, 270 in English, and 273 in scientific reasoning.
In the national high school graduation exam, Khoi scored 27.25 in the A01 group with perfect 10s in math and physics, and 7.25 in English. With an IELTS score of 6.5, his English was converted to a perfect score of 10.
"Learning from mistakes is the fastest way to improve," said Khoi. He believes every mistake is a chance to review and refine knowledge. When practicing test questions, he focused not only on scoring high but also on identifying weak areas for targeted review. With a belief in understanding concepts rather than rote memorization, Khoi emphasized learning correctly over learning excessively and avoiding burnout.
Khoi chose computer science because he discovered his passion for it in grade 10 when he first wrote a simple Python program to solve an online problem. Since then, he explored other programming languages, joined coding clubs both at school and online, and actively participated in tech forums and school-organized STEM competitions.
Mai Quang Minh Tri - Top scorer in the 2025 Competency Assessment Test, runner-up via combined admission method, new student in electrical and electronic engineering
Mai Quang Minh Tri - Top scorer in the 2025 Competency Assessment Test with 1,122 points. Photo: NQ
Tri was the top math student at Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted three years ago. Despite scoring 1,047 in the first round of the Competency Assessment Test, he took the test again to achieve a perfect score in math. In the second round, he scored a perfect 300 in math, 284 in scientific reasoning, 260 in English, and 278 in Vietnamese. In the high school graduation exam, he also scored 27.25 in the A01 group.
Tri views mathematics not only as a passion but as a source of both joy and challenge. After failing to qualify for the national excellent student competition in grade 11, he debated between continuing that path or focusing on graduation and competency assessment exams.
"I realized I needed to build a strong foundation in all graduation subjects since it benefits both exams," he explained. Months before the assessment, he focused on reviewing specialized topics and intensive test practice. He cautioned against focusing solely on one exam format, as it carries risks.
After facing several setbacks, Tri learned that past glory fades, and perseverance, resilience, and learning from failure are key to future success.
Lam Minh Huy - Top scorer in the national graduation exam, national runner-up in A00, new student in electrical and electronic engineering
Lam Minh Huy - Top scorer in national graduation exam A00 group with 29.75 points. Photo: NQ
With nearly perfect scores of 10 in math, 10 in physics, and 9.75 in chemistry, former Luong Van Chanh High School student (Phu Yen) Lam Minh Huy became the national runner-up in the A00 group and top scorer in Dak Lak province.
Huy also achieved 1,101 in the Competency Assessment Test, including a perfect 300 in scientific reasoning, 261 in Vietnamese, 261 in English, and 279 in math.
"I didn’t cram too much at once or overload on mock tests," Huy shared. He preferred methodical, deep learning in each subject. Whether in class or self-study, he remained focused, only relaxing after finishing lessons to recharge.
Now pursuing a degree in electrical and electronic engineering, Huy aims to excel in university, win scholarships, and join academic projects to build a strong knowledge and skills foundation for the long term.
Vo Truong Gia Huan - Top scorer in the national graduation exam, national runner-up in A00, new student in electronics-telecommunications-automation-microchip design
Vo Truong Gia Huan - Top scorer in national graduation exam A00 group at HCMUT with 29.75 points. Photo: NQ
With a perfect 10 in math and physics and 9.75 in chemistry, Gia Huan emerged as the national runner-up in the A00 group and top scorer in Ca Mau province.
His study strategy focused on mastering the basics in textbooks before tackling mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. After each test, he reviewed and logged his mistakes to avoid repeating them. Huan also prioritized his health and stayed mentally balanced, avoiding last-minute cramming.
Huan’s top priority is microchip design. He plans to build a strong academic foundation, dive deep into relevant courses, and seek hands-on experience through real-world projects and long-term research opportunities in the field.
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