Important factors to consider when choosing a field of study.

At 10:00 AM today (December 17th), Thanh Nien Newspaper will host an online television consultation program titled "Choosing a Major for the Future: Important Factors in Choosing a Major".

The online television counseling program "Choosing a Major for the Future: Important Factors in Choosing a Major" is taking place simultaneously on the following channels: thanhnien.vn , Facebook Fanpage, YouTube channel, and Thanh Nien Newspaper's TikTok.

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Choosing a field of study that suits one's abilities and strengths, family economic conditions, meets the workforce needs of society, leads to finding suitable employment after graduation, and allows one to nurture their ambitions is the desire of all students after completing their secondary education.

Candidates taking the 2024 high school graduation exam

2025 is a rather special year with many new features in the high school graduation exam and university entrance exam. This is because it's the first year that students from the 2018 general education program graduate from high school and enter the admissions process to choose their future majors. Will these changes in the general education program lead to differences in students' choices of university majors at this time? What are the most important factors in choosing a major for candidates in the 2025 admissions year? How can candidates determine which major suits them best, and what are the specific steps in choosing a major?

In addition to addressing the above concerns, based on the projected 2025 admissions plan, university admissions experts offer specific advice to candidates participating in this year's admissions process. Specifically, they advise on choosing the right subjects for the entrance exams to suit the training programs.

Experts attending the consultation program this morning

The program, which runs from 10-11 a.m., features the following experts:

• Mr. Cao Quang Tu , M.Sc., Director of Admissions, Saigon International University;
• Ms. Truong Thi Ngoc Bich , M.Sc., Director of the Communication Center, University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City;
• Mr. Vo Ngoc Nhon , M.Sc., Deputy Director of the Admissions Counseling Center, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology;
• Mr. Truong Quang Tri , M.Sc., Deputy Head of the Admissions Department, Nguyen Tat Thanh University.

Key factors in choosing a field of study in the new context

Master Cao Quang Tu, Director of Admissions at Saigon International University, shared: "I remember three years ago, standing before the milestone of advising students on choosing subject combinations for 10th grade. This year, the first cohort of students from the 2018 general education program are graduating from high school."

Mr. Cao Quang Tu, M.Sc., Director of Admissions, Saigon International University

Certainly, the choice of major will have certain differences. The fields of study are very diverse and interdisciplinary. Students need to view their chosen field within a very broad future context. The trend among universities is towards multidisciplinary training, with a single institution offering many majors in various fields. Currently, universities are no longer confined to specializing in a single field.

Ms. Truong Thi Ngoc Bich, Director of the Communication Center at the University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City, stated: "There is a difference in students' choices of majors this year. Currently, even from junior high school, students have to have a direction in choosing subject combinations to suit their future career aspirations. Along with that, parents also have to research and guide their children's career paths when they are in grades 8 and 9. Even universities have made changes in career guidance and counseling to help students choose suitable majors in the context of many changes."

Master Vo Ngoc Nhon, Deputy Director of the Admissions Counseling Center at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, commented: "There will certainly be changes in students' choices of majors, but in a way that helps them better orient their career choices. In the new curriculum, compulsory subjects have decreased and elective subjects have increased, especially new subjects. Therefore, students can choose many subjects, which can help them be more proactive in choosing their careers. It can also be seen that the choice of subjects can reflect which level of education they are suited for after graduating from high school, such as university or vocational training."

Mr. Truong Quang Tri, Deputy Head of the Student Affairs Department at Nguyen Tat Thanh University, advised candidates: "Adjustments in the general education curriculum require students to be well-prepared. To choose a suitable major in this admissions year, the most important thing is to identify your strengths. If you are good at something, it will usually be accompanied by a passion and interest in that field. However, you also need to grasp the trends in the labor market to determine a major that is both suitable for yourself and in line with societal trends."

Ms. Truong Thi Ngoc Bich, M.Sc., Director of the Communication Center, University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/xet-tuyen-dh-2025-nhung-yeu-to-quan-trong-chon-nganh-hoc-185241216141639899.htm