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The Necessity of Keeping University Entrance Examination

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THE NECESSITY OF KEEPING UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

By Nguyeãn Ngoïc Khaùnh Linh

Professor OÂng Vaên Minh Taâm COM2-D May 2008

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I. Introduction: The Vietnam education reform: omitting university entrance examination II. Reasons for not abolishing university entrance examination: A. Best selection guarantee B. The shortage of colleges and universities C. The effect of entrance exams III. Conclusion

After a few recent years of debates, Vietnam education and training Department has made the decision to abolish annual national university entrance examination. Argument, therefore, has been brought about and this issue has become one …show more content…

Vu Quang Viet indicates that only 1.6% of Vietnamese citizens can pursue their tertiary study (“Chi tieâu cho gíao duïc: Nhöõng con soá “giaät mình!””. VietNamNet. 13 Feb. 2006), which means that the number of seats in colleges and universities are limited, and admission, thus, is extremely selective. Therefore, conducting the university entrance exams is the most logical and impartial way to decide whom to pursue higher study. As we can see, in every aspect, people have to compete to get what fulfills their needs when there is insufficient source of supplies. In ancient eras, when people lived in caves, they fought for food when there was shortage of food. In modern history, big countries fought for colonies, which caused World War II. In other words, when everyone wants their needs to be met while there is shortage of supplies, they have to compete for it. None can be exempted from this fact. Similarly, in this case, every student wants to get admission when there are few available seats, they have to compete for those seats. It is logical. The third point is that the national university examination will encourage students to study. Thus, the qualification of admitted students will be enhanced. How could we be sure that those who admitted into universities are able to pursue their study? The answer is that, if they are able to pass the entrance tests, their levels are high enough to follow their academic path. In order to pass the entrance exams, they have to

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