CHALLENGES AND SOME SOLUTIONS OF VSTEP WRITING TEST FOR NON – ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS

Passing the VSTEP exam is a compulsory requirement for non-English major students at universities in Vietnam to be eligible for graduation. However, many students encounter significant challenges in the writing section of the VSTEP test. This study was conducted to investigate the specific difficulties that non-English major students face in the VSTEP writing test, uncover the root causes of these challenges, and suggest possible solutions to help them improve their performance. The research involved distributing questionnaires to 270 non-English major students from the Faculties of Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and Garment Technology and Fashion Design, along with interviews with five teachers from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Hung Yen University of Technology and Education (UTEHY). The results indicate that students struggle with writing self-study due to a lack of practice resources, difficulties in managing study time, and unfamiliarity with the test format. Based on these findings, several solutions have been recommended to assist students in passing the writing section more effectively, such as building a stronger vocabulary, practicing grammar skills, and maintaining a calm and confident mindset during the test.