Congratulations Vinser Nguyen Tu Minh on being admitted to Cambridge University – the most prestigious university in the world

Vinser Nguyen Tu Minh, a student of class 12B1 at Vinschool The Harmony, has recently received an offer of admission from the University of Cambridge, UK (ranked 3rd in the world in the ranking of prestigious universities of Quacquarelli Symonds 2022) in the field of Natural Sciences, majoring in Biology. Currently, he is studying in the final year of the A-Level Cambridge Advanced Baccalaureate program, the Advanced system of Vinschool.

“I discovered my passion for Science when I first entered Vinschool”

Tu Minh affirmed that, after nearly 4 years participating in Vinschool’s GATE Talent Development and Training Center, he is more and more sure of his passion for science. In just three years at the GATE Center, he has participated in three studies, in which the topic “Role of some important protein-coding genes in the phenotype and pathogenicity of mucor circinelloides” was selected as one of the excellent reports to present at the National Biotechnology Conference.

“Not only does the research I participate in at GATE Center help me develop myself, it is also a big plus point on my application,” Tu Minh shared. “I also feel fortunate that at my age I will be able to soon pursue my passion for science, practice in the laboratory and exchange ideas and information with leading experts.”

GATE Center (Gifted and Talented Education), Vinschool Education System is a place to provide talented students with special opportunities for them to maximize their outstanding abilities with the desire to bring about positive changes for the world. Each student at GATE has a unique program of study, guided by experts in the field they are pursuing. The ability to think and create: the scientific research ability as well as the diverse talents of GATE, students have shone and been recognized in prestigious international competitions.

“Things learned at Vinschool will always be the foundation for the future”

Looking back at her child’s nearly 7 years of studying and training at Vinschool, Do Hong Hanh (parent of Nguyen Tu Minh) shared, “At Vinschool, Tu Minh is not only equipped with academic knowledge but he is also given the chance to forge necessary practical skills and qualities in life. His passion for scientific research was soon discovered and fostered by the teachers, and together they built a path for my child to maintain his goals and achieve achievements in learning and scientific research. This process has helped Tu Minh gradually mature and become independent and proactive. Our family believes that, in whatever environment he is about to enter to continue his studies, the good things he gets at Vinschool will always be the foundation for him to develop his abilities and conquer his dreams in the future!”

“I only have one piece of advice, which is to plan early so that you can prepare the most complete application.”

Not only receiving an admission letter from the prestigious Cambridge University, Tu Minh also received consecutive good news from the University of Toronto, Canada (#26 in the world), the University of Warwick (#61 in the world), the University Durham (#82 in the world), University of St. Andrews (#91 world), and the University of Sheffield, UK (#95 world). Sharing about the secret of success, Tu Minh emphasized, “Plan early on with your career choices as well as the universities you pursue so that you can prepare your application, including your grade reports, essays, and letters of recommendation from teachers as soon as possible.”

The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s most prestigious joint research institutes, located in the United Kingdom, with over 800 years of history. Cambridge is also the second oldest English-speaking university in the world, after Oxford University. Regarded as one of the top universities, Cambridge is home to more than 100 Nobel laureates, more than any other university in the world. Let’s take a look at the impressive numbers about Cambridge University:

• Ranked 2nd in the world in the University Rankings The Guardian University Guide 2022
• Ranked 3rd in the world in the Quacquarelli Symonds University Rankings 2022
• 5th in the world in Times Higher Education University Rankings 2022
• 87% of research is rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, according to the Research Excellence Framework.

Thank you Tu Minh for your sharing, and we hope that wherever you are, you will always be constant and confident on your journey to becoming a true scientist!