Vietnam High School Exam: Final Week Preparation Tips from Top Scorers

With just one week left until Vietnam's 2026 high school graduation exams, over 1.2 million students are intensifying their preparations. Recent high-achieving graduates are sharing their strategies, emphasizing a shift in focus from tackling new, difficult problems to consolidating existing knowledge and reviewing past errors.

Quynh Nhu, who scored 9 in Literature, advises students to trust their own feelings and perspectives, rather than over-relying on model answers. She suggests that recent exam trends favor open-ended questions that encourage personal thought and individual viewpoints. Nhu also recommends staying updated on current events and social issues, as real-life examples can add depth to essays. "The important thing is to be confident in your feelings. An essay with a clear stance and strong arguments is more convincing than repeating existing ideas," she shared.

Minh Ngoc, who achieved 9.75 in Physics, warns against the common mistake of trying to solve complex problems in the final days. She points out that most points are awarded for basic recognition, comprehension, and application questions, which constitute about 7-8 points of the total score. Therefore, mastering the theory and formulas, and avoiding mistakes in fundamental areas, is crucial. Ngoc recommends reviewing previously solved problems, identifying errors, and reinforcing weak areas.

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The important thing is to be confident in your feelings. An essay with a clear stance and strong arguments is more convincing than repeating existing ideas.

Chau Tri Dung, who scored 28.5 overall, cautions students against falling for online "exam prediction" content. He stresses the importance of calmly selecting appropriate study materials and avoiding the herd mentality. "In the final days, I mainly reviewed core knowledge and my past mistakes. Many students spend too much time on new material and forget their basic errors," Dung said. He believes that addressing identified weaknesses can significantly improve performance in a short time.

Nguyen Hoang Yen, who scored a perfect 10 in History, suggests that students define their target scores early. This clarity helps in selecting relevant study content. While continuing to practice with past official exams to maintain test-taking reflexes is important, Yen advises prioritizing familiar question types. She emphasizes that fixing personal weaknesses is key to boosting exam performance.

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Many students spend too much time on new material and forget their basic errors.