Hoang Dat Thanh received a partial DTU scholarship from DTU to pursue a major in Digital Marketing, with a score of 912/1200. He finished in the top 2.63% in the country in the 2023 Academic Performance test at Vietnam National University in HCMC. Dak Lak is an area rich in academic talent, demonstrated by several high scorers in the High School Graduation Exam who have enrolled at DTU over the years, also including:
- Ly Thi Men, with 29.75/30 in 2021
- Phan Quynh Nhu, with 27.05/30 in 2021
- Dinh Thi Hoai Nhi, with 29.5/30 in 2022
Gen-Z spirit in top 2.63% of highest scorers in the country
Hoang Dat Thanh was born and raised in Buon Jung 2 village, in the Ea Yong commune in Dak Lak province. His father is a factory worker and his mother a primary school teacher. Although their economic situation is reasonable, Dat Thanh
fully understands his parents’ worries, burdens, and expectations of him. His goal of going to university to realize his ambition of becoming a professional Digital Marketer has always motivated him.
Hoang Dat Thanh enrolls at DTU
Dat Thanh is a lively Gen-Zer, who benefits from his parents’ complete trust, his teachers’ confidence, and his friends’ affection. He believes that hard work is key to achieve high exam scores. His components in the latest Academic Performance test at VNU HCMC were:
- Mathematics, Logic, Data Analysis: 241 points
- Natural Sciences: 223
- Social Science: 188
Dat Thanh is always aware of the importance of learning and researching unique but effective new learning methods. He attempted to study all subjects in grade 12 and said: “There are thousands of students sitting the Academic Performance test, so the competition is very strong and the test requires mastering a comprehensive knowledge of English, Vietnamese, mathematics, logic, data analysis and so on.” He added: “The secret of effective study is that a quick cram is not the solution, we must go through a process of accumulating knowledge over many years of learning. With a solid understanding of my basic course textbooks, I also studied online, from a variety of reputable sources. I personally am not overly concerned about the emulation race, I learn more accumulating information and understanding it, I look for knowledge, not for grades. In class, absorbing information, listening attentively to my lecturers and trying to memorize and understand the meaning provides me with long-term recall.
“I also review previous lessons, explore new types of lessons, and regularly practice taking exams for improvement. For new question types, it’s important to carefully consider your line of attack, to find your own solutions, and identify tricks. Before an exam, I never feel too much pressure or force myself to spend a lot of time studying. Balancing leisure, physical exercise and studies is the secret to keeping your mind relaxed and your health stable, and your studying will immediately be more effective. When sitting the test, I just try and analyze the questions to the best of my ability and check my memory for what I’ve already learned.
For example, the test for Maths, Logic, & Data Analysis wasn’t too difficult. You just calmly analyze the questions and you’ll easily get through, because the questions are just made to trick you, they aren’t as difficult as you think.”
Studying Digital Marketing: Satisfying a passion to conquer the Digital Age
With his creativity and passion to conquer the Digital Age, Dat Thanh does not hesitate to talk about his ambition to study Digital Marketing. He says he loves this field and is extremely interested in researching the best brand promotion campaigns and product development of the current age, where digital is King! After some research, Dat Thanh decided to register for Digital Marketing as his first choice and he chose DTU to incubate his aspirations for his future career path.
“My parents have always believed in my outlook and determination, so my choice of a major and university met fully with their support and encouragement,” explained Dat Thanh. “They say: “It’s your future, so you must be the one to decide and take responsibility for yourself. We just hope you’ll find the best and most appropriate educational environment.”
Hoang Dat Thanh (first from left, front row)
Dat Thanh did thorough research on Digital Marketing, the learning environment, and career prospects. His reasons for choosing this major at DTU were quite convincing and he explained: “I visited many websites and the media, heard about the experiences of older students and found this major intriguing. I also enjoy applying technology and digital devices for data analysis and business development and, above all, DTU is dynamic with international standard programs. I finally didn’t hesitate to entrust my future to studying there. Furthermore, my partial DTU scholarship eases my mind and, at the same time, the burden of tuition on my parents’ shoulders is reduced. Thank you DTU for giving me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and prepare well for my upcoming new life.”
(Media Center)