Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhiep, Principal of Chu Van An High School for the Gifted (Hanoi), once shared that the school has six elective subject groups for 10th graders, and all six groups include physics and chemistry. According to Ms. Nhiep, this was learned from observing students who, despite planning to study abroad from 10th grade, did not thoroughly research the admission requirements and scholarship opportunities of their desired universities. This led to poor subject choices upon entering high school. Only when they were rejected by foreign universities in 12th grade because their high school transcripts lacked academic results in natural science subjects like physics and chemistry did they regret their decision.
Therefore, many opinions suggest that the development of subject combinations in high schools, as well as advising students and parents on how to choose these combinations before finalizing their choices, is crucial not only for passing the high school graduation exam but also for increasing opportunities for university admission and securing scholarships at foreign universities.
When students make the wrong choice, if they're lucky, they'll realize their mistake after a semester or a school year and be able to request a change to their chosen subject combination according to the Ministry's regulations. However, some students only realize they've "gone astray" when registering for the high school graduation exam subjects that will be used for university admissions. At that point, there's no longer a chance to correct the mistake.
The differentiated teaching model, reducing compulsory subjects and increasing elective subjects when students enter high school, is a completely correct policy. However, entering its fourth year of implementation, it still reveals many shortcomings in terms of conditions and methods of organization and implementation. Many schools choose the easiest approach: designing elective subjects based on existing classrooms and teaching staff to make timetable scheduling as easy as possible.
In reality, even with elective courses offered in a context of teacher and classroom shortages, if schools are dedicated, they can still find ways to increase students' choices and improve their chances of university admission. However, if schools only arrange classes for organizational purposes, the difficulties and disadvantages will fall on the students.
However, high schools themselves point out that efforts to advise and organize elective courses will only truly yield results if universities cooperate by promptly announcing their admission plans and maintaining them for at least three years, preventing students from being caught off guard at the last minute. For example, during this year's admissions season, close to the high school graduation exam, some universities specializing in social sciences announced the removal of the "C" subject group (Group C), causing confusion among many students and prompting the Ministry of Education and Training to intervene and rectify the situation.
Choosing a subject combination right from the first year of high school is a crucial decision that affects students' future career orientation, so it requires guidance and advice from both the school and the family. In particular, the stability of the high school graduation exam and university/college entrance exams is a factor that helps students feel more confident when making their decision.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dung-lac-loi-voi-mon-tu-chon-185250730223632121.htm
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