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Some argue that the inclusion of 10 majors at the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities in the book "Things to Know About the 2010 University and College Entrance Exams" as admitting students from Group A (science and engineering) is due to a printing error, and that the university does not admit students from Group A. This opinion is incorrect.officially announcedIn 2010, the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities had 10 majors that admitted students from Group A, in addition to Groups C and D.Some argue that the university's admissions programs are only suitable for candidates taking the C and D subject groups, who are known for their ability to memorize and learn by rote. This is an opinion I believe needs the most discussion. It has no basis other than the habit and mindset of a segment of candidates and society, which equates social sciences and humanities with literature, history, geography, or rote learning. This is an inappropriate notion. Since we established the university entrance exam groups A, B, C, D… we have imposed a certain limitation on the pool of applicants by associating A and B with natural sciences, technology, and economics; and C and D with social sciences and humanities… If we look at the world, many countries admit students to universities based on high school transcripts or tests primarily in mathematics and mother tongue… then we will see the absurdity in defining the C and D groups as the “exclusive” domain of social sciences and humanities. The crucial factor is whether the abilities of candidates taking the A and B subject groups meet the entrance requirements of social sciences and humanities majors. Clearly, if judged solely on rote memorization, the amount of knowledge to be memorized is the same regardless of the subject group. Therefore, critical thinking skills, methodology, and "social capital" are the foundation for a candidate's university aspirations, ultimately determining their success in university. Prior to 2001 (Class 46), the University of Social Sciences and Humanities still admitted students from the A subject group to some majors. However, at that time, the number of successful candidates from the A group was not high. Consequently, the university stopped recruiting from the A and B subject groups. In recent years, within the scope of the Ministry of Education and Training's national entrance exam, Vietnam National University, Hanoi has adopted a policy of setting a high minimum score to admit only the most capable candidates. In this context, if there are candidates taking the A-block exam, the school can still select candidates with suitable abilities. It's not about being forced to recruit low-scoring A-block candidates and reducing quotas for high-scoring C and D-block candidates as before. In this sense, the school's recruitment of A-block candidates is not about "attracting more candidates" but about expanding the pool of high-quality applicants beyond C and D blocks. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for capable A-block candidates to study social sciences and humanities. In that sense, it's also about social equity in admissions. There will be no predetermined percentage for A, C, or D blocks. The school will determine the cutoff score for each block.based on the exam resultsTherefore, candidates should do their best on the exam, and if they achieve a high score, their opportunities will be wide open. It is the candidates themselves who will determine the cutoff scores for each major and each subject group.