The University of Chicago ranks among the top six universities in the US and top 13 worldwide, according to QS rankings. I simply pursued them because I genuinely enjoyed them.”Nearly 300 essay draftsHieu celebrates with his grandparents after winning a silver medal at the 2026 International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad. To reach this milestone, Hieu wrote numerous application essays, sometimes staying up through the night. In 2025, he won the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Championship and second prize at the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, along with first prize at the National Youth Informatics Contest. Most recently, he further distinguished himself by winning a silver medal at the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad in 2026.

Source: VietNamNet News March 06, 2026 11:15 UTC