Valedictorian of National Economics University achieved 1,590 SAT score
Báo Lao Động•19/11/2024
Do Thi Van Ha - valedictorian of the National Economics University in 2024 - achieved a near-perfect SAT score (1,590/1,600) on her first attempt.
After the end of the registration period for university admission in 2024, the top students of universities using the early admission method have gradually emerged. At the National Economics University, Do Thi Van Ha - a 12th grade student at Nguyen Trai High School for the Gifted ( Hai Duong ) - became the top student of the combined admission method (group 1). "Before the school announced the results, with an SAT score of 1,590, I also hoped that I could achieve the title of top student. But when I heard the official information, I was really surprised and overwhelmed with happiness. This is a great achievement for me" - Van Ha expressed.
Do Thi Van Ha - a 12th grade student at Nguyen Trai High School for the Gifted (Hai Duong) - is the valedictorian of the combined admission method (group 1) of the National Economics University in 2024. Photo: Provided by the character
In addition to the near-perfect SAT score, she also has an impressive academic record with a series of titles: Silver medal in the excellent student competition of specialized high schools in the Coastal and Northern Delta regions, Third prize in the national excellent student competition in English... In addition, she also has an IELTS certificate of 8.5. With that academic record, Van Ha passed the early admission to many universities such as Foreign Trade University, Foreign Language University - Hanoi National University, Hanoi University... In which, she chose the Business Analysis major of the National Economics University to pursue in the next 4 years of study. She shared that she is a curious person, likes to evaluate and analyze, has logical thinking... so the Business Analysis major is suitable for her. At the same time, she said that the study program of this major is almost entirely in English, so she can continue to use this language without losing it. English is Van Ha's forte and great passion. I started learning English in grade 2 and have focused on learning English a lot since then. "However, I learn English very naturally, without feeling constrained or forced..." - Van Ha said. Regarding the secret to studying for the IELTS certificate, she shared that she learns best in listening and reading skills because she has a good foundation from studying English. She also uses English regularly in her life, from watching cartoons in English since she was a child to listening to English every day... As for reading skills, she revealed that reading newspapers in English is a very good way to practice.
Van Ha has many excellent academic achievements in English. Photo: Character provided
Meanwhile, with the SAT certificate, Van Ha noted to review carefully and do the math part carefully. "Math in the SAT is not difficult compared to the math program in Vietnam, but if you are not careful, it is easy to make mistakes" - she said. Along with that, she said, the English part of the SAT certificate exam is quite academic. Therefore, improving vocabulary and advanced grammar is very necessary. "With reading comprehension, we can write a detailed outline to make it easier to understand because the wording of the SAT reading is complicated" - she said. Sharing more about her study tips, she said, she mainly spends time studying by herself. In addition to class time, she will study in groups with her friends and this helps her understand the knowledge more easily. About to enter university, Van Ha has not yet determined her specific goals, but she said she will look for a part-time job related to English to improve her ability.
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