Summer time has come. For some, these are warm days, a long-awaited vacation or an upcoming session, but for graduates this is the first step into a new, unknown world. And the first step into the adult world is the Unified State Exam. Every student, regardless of their level of knowledge, applies a large number of effort and prepare diligently for the upcoming exams. And now the exciting day comes when the results become known. Unfortunately, they do not always live up to expectations, and sometimes turn into a real tragedy. Some were hampered by pathological laziness, others by excessive confidence, but this is only the beginning of a long journey, and there is no need to despair.

Don't be discouraged and ashamed of your feelings

The first and most important advice is not to give up. Talk to your loved ones and think about the situation. It is important to maintain a calm and clear mind. You need to concentrate and decide what to do next. If you feel that you cannot control yourself, do not hesitate to contact specialists. Psychologists will help you deal with your feelings.

Can be retaken

If the number of points scored does not allow you to enter the desired university, the exam can be taken again. The elective exam can be retaken at next year, in the meantime, take a mental rest and learn the subject better so as not to repeat past mistakes.

But mandatory exams can be retaken in an additional period of the same year. Reserve days for repeated attempts are indicated in the Unified State Exam calendar. If the subject was not passed the second time, the last opportunity to retake the course will be in the fall of 2018.

You can only retake one of the required subjects. If both Russian and mathematics were not passed, you are deprived of the right to retake the test.

You can go to college

If things are really bad with the Unified State Exam, you can go to college at the institute. You only need to have a certificate and a desire to learn the desired profession. Most colleges give students the opportunity to enroll directly into the second year of college after graduation.

Make peace with your points

If the scores turned out to be not quite low, but simply not what you expected, you should accept it (unless, of course, you want to spend another year preparing - which is also possible). Remember that in addition to the university and faculty you have chosen, there are others educational establishments and directions. Additionally, consider evening, part-time, or paid training. If something happens, you can always transfer.

Go to work

If it doesn’t work out with admission immediately after university, then that’s not a problem. You can go to work. There are two options here. Either get a job in a profession that interests you (most likely, it will be a low-paid or unpaid internship), or go into the service sector - as a waiter, a store consultant, and so on.

One way or another, don't despair. We make mistakes, but we also learn from them. They help us grow up and rethink something important. It is by overcoming obstacles that we become more resilient and wiser.

Diana Pechorina

The budget in 2018 is still a test. There is a lot of information on the Internet on this issue; it is located on the websites of universities and other official sources. To help you figure it out, we've collected all the data in one article. In front of you step-by-step instruction, which will help you assess your chances of getting free training.

In Russia, the state pays for about 50% of places in universities

Step 1. Find out how many free places there are

Every state university is obliged to allocate places on a budgetary basis. The number of places in the free department depends on the popularity of the faculty and specialty. And get a budget higher education It is possible not only in Moscow universities. In some, the number of free places reaches 1.5-2 thousand. For example, in Belgorod, Voronezh, Volgograd, Kirov, Rostov-on-Don, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Chelyabinsk and other Russian cities.

Step 2. Understanding the terms

Let's consider the concepts without which it is difficult to assess your chances of admission:

• minimum threshold of Unified State Exam scores;
• minimum number of points for admission;
• passing score for universities.

What is the threshold score?

To receive a certificate, you must score a certain number of points in each subject. Here's what it was like in 2017:

• Russian language - 36 points;
• mathematics - 27 points;
• social studies - 42 points;
• computer science - 40 points;
• foreign language- 22 points.

For example, you chose to take Unified State Examination foreign language, then you need to score 36 points in Russian, 27 in mathematics and 22 in a foreign language - a total of 85 points. In theory, this is enough to apply to a university. But in practice, this is very little to enroll in a free department.

What is the minimum score?

Each university sets its own minimum number of Unified State Exam points for admission. Many technical schools are not ready to accept those who scored less than 50 points in mathematics. Humanitarian - put forward increased demands on languages.

What is a passing score?

The passing score depends on the Unified State Exam results with which applicants were admitted last year. The result of the last lucky winner, who entered the budget with a minimum number of points, is especially important.

Example. 200 people wanted to enroll, but there were 50 budget places. The student with the lowest score is considered passing. For example, with 150 points, despite the fact that the rest had a higher score.

The average Unified State Exam score in 2017 was 68.2

Step 3. Select a university based on passing score

If you can estimate what score you will get on the Unified State Exam, then it’s time to select a suitable university. By the way, trial exams are a good way to assess your chances.

All universities with free places, they are also called budgetary institutions higher education, for convenience we will divide into three categories:

• the most popular, or top;
• average;
• unpopular.

Typically, top universities set higher requirements, while others lower the bar in order to attract applicants. Let's look at the passing scores of universities in all three categories in 2017.

If your GPA is above 85: passing grades at popular universities

Conclusion. For admission to top universities GPA The Unified State Examination must be above 80-85. It’s difficult to become one of these excellent students, don’t you agree? If you are not sure of good results, consider schools with less stringent requirements.

If your average score is from 65 to 80 points: passing scores in secondary universities

Conclusion. With an average Unified State Exam score of 65-80 in 2017, it was possible to enter budgetary and leading regional universities.

If your GPA is 55-65 points: passing grades at unpopular universities

Conclusion.If you score less than 65, don't panic. Admission scores for many regional universities are below this level. And today you can get a good higher education not only in the capitals.

Step 4. Assess your chances by the number of points

280-300 points - best universities countries, any specialties.

200-250 points- popular universities, specialties: linguistics, foreign language, law, economics, management, healthcare, mathematics, physics.

200 points- secondary universities, specialties: information science and computer technology, pedagogy, chemistry and biotechnology, automation and control, electrical engineering, energy. Or leading regional universities, any specialties.

150-200 points- secondary universities, specialties: geology, ecology, vehicles, agriculture and fisheries. Or unpopular universities, any specialties.

Less than 150 points- unpopular universities, some specialties.

Sometimes, even with a high score, you may not get into the coveted top twenty, but with a low score, by luck, you can enter the desired university. The main thing is to take every chance and don’t forget about backup options.

Every graduate understands perfectly well that in order to successfully enter the specialty of interest, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare for the Unified State Exam 2018 and score the maximum possible points. What does it mean to “pass the exam well” and how many points will be enough to compete for a budget place in a particular university? This will be discussed in this article.

We will cover the following important questions:

First of all, it is important to understand that there is:

• the minimum score giving the right to receive a certificate;
• the minimum score that allows you to apply to a university;
• the minimum score sufficient for actual admission to the budget in a specific specialty at a certain university in Russia.

Naturally, these figures differ significantly.

Minimum certification score

Minimum Unified State Examination scores are established for compulsory subjects - Russian language and mathematics basic level and in 2018 are:

Having passed this threshold, but not reaching the minimum test score, the examinee will receive a certificate, but will not be able to submit documents to the university.

Minimum test score

The test minimum is a threshold value that gives the right to enter a university. In other words, persons who have passed the test threshold theoretically have the right to compete for budget places. Although, in practice, it is almost impossible to enter highly ranked universities with minimal indicators.

In 2018, in all subjects except Russian language and basic mathematics, the minimum Unified State Exam test scores coincide with the certification scores and are:

Item	Minimum test score
Russian language
Mathematics (basic level)
Mathematics (profile level)
Social science
Literature
Foreign language
Biology
Computer science
Geography

The principle of calculating success in passing the unified state exam assumes that the test taker must demonstrate a high, average or sufficient level of knowledge, corresponding to grades “5”, “4” and “3” on the school scale.

In case of an unsatisfactory result, as well as when passing with a score that the examinee considers insufficient for himself, graduates are given the right to retake the Unified State Exam.

Minimum score for admission to the budget

Most universities announce the threshold score required for applicants for a budget place. This allows each applicant to realistically assess the prospects for admission and choose universities and specialties taking into account the points scored on the Unified State Exam.

In 2018, we can be guided by the fact that last season the average passing scores in all Unified State Exam subjects among applicants admitted to MGIMO and other highly ranked universities in the capital fluctuated between the threshold value of 80-90. But, for most regional universities in the Russian Federation, 65-75 points can be considered a competitive result.

Converting the primary score to the resulting score

By completing the tasks proposed in the Unified State Examination ticket, the examinee gains so-called primary points, the maximum value of which varies depending on the subject. When assessing the level of knowledge, such primary scores are converted into final scores, which are entered into the certificate and are the basis for admission.

By using online calculator, you will be able to compare primary and test scores in subjects of interest.

Just like last year, in 2018 recruited at passing the Unified State Exam points affect the certificate score and, although the official table for comparing test scores and traditional assessments has not been adopted, you can roughly compare your scores right now using a universal calculator.

Passing scores of the top 10 universities in Russia

		total
	Moscow State University them. M.V. Lomonosov
	Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
	National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI"
	St. Petersburg State University
	Moscow state institute international relations
	National Research University " graduate School economics"
	Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman
	National Research Tomsk politechnical University
	Novosibirsk National Research State University
	Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Please note that the average passing scores for different specialties at the same university may vary significantly. This figure reflects the minimum score of applicants admitted to the budget, and tends to change every year. The results of 2017 can only serve as a kind of guideline for applicants in 2018, motivating them to achieve the highest possible results.

The minimum passing score is influenced by many factors, including:

1. the total number of graduates who applied and the scores shown on their certificates;
2. the number of applicants who provided original documents;
3. number of beneficiaries.

So, seeing your name in 20th place in the list of a specialty that provides 40 budget places, you can confidently consider yourself a student. But, even if you find yourself on this list of 45, there is no reason to be upset if among those standing in front of you there are 5-10 people who provided copies of documents, because most likely these people are set on another university and submitted documents for this specialty as a backup option .

Minimum required scores. Converting points to a five-point system.

Parents and students often ask the question: how many points in a subject must be scored for the subject to be considered passed? Here is a letter from Rosobrnadzor on the conditions passing the OGE and transferring it to a five-point system. Unified State Examination points.

● Minimal amount points in subjects:

Letter of Rosobrnadzor No. 10220 dated 04/03/2018 on determining the minimum number of points for the main state exam and recommendations for transferring the amount primary points for OGE examination papers in a five-point grading system.

Recommendations for determining the minimum number of points in the main state exam (OGE), confirming that students have mastered educational programs of basic general education in 2018.

Recommendations for transferring the amount of primary points for
examination papers of the main state exam (OGE) in a five-point grading system

1. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE

The maximum number of points that can be received OGE participant for completing all exam paper, - 39 points.

2. MATHEMATICS

The maximum number of points that an OGE participant can receive for completing the entire examination work is 32 points. Of these, for completing assignments in the Algebra module - 20 points, and in the Geometry module - 12 points.

The recommended minimum result for completing the examination work is 8 points, scored in total for completing tasks in both modules, provided that at least 2 points of these were obtained in the Geometry module.

* The exam results can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs average general education.

The guideline for selection into specialized classes can be indicators whose lower limits correspond to the following primary scores:

• for a natural science profile: 18 points, of which at least 6 in geometry;
• for the economic profile: 18 points, of which at least 5 in geometry;
• for the physics and mathematics profile: 19 points, of which at least 7 in geometry.

3. PHYSICS

The maximum number of points that an OGE participant can receive for completing the entire examination work is 40 points.

Scale for converting the total primary score for completing the examination work into a mark on a five-point scale:

* The exam results can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs of secondary general education. A guideline for selection into specialized classes can be an indicator whose lower limit corresponds to 30 points.

4. CHEMISTRY

The maximum number of points that a participant in the OGE in chemistry can receive for completing the entire examination work (without a real experiment) is 34 points.

Scale for converting the total primary score for completing the examination work into a mark on a five-point scale (work without a real experiment, demo version 1):

* The exam results can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs of secondary general education. The guideline for selection into specialized classes can be an indicator whose lower limit corresponds to 23 points.

The maximum number of points that a participant in the OGE in chemistry can receive for completing the entire examination work (with a real experiment) is 38 points.

Scale for converting the primary score for completing an examination paper into a mark on a five-point scale (working with a real experiment, demo version 2):

* The exam results can be used when admitting students to specialized classes for training in educational programs of secondary general education. A guideline for selection into specialized classes can be an indicator whose lower limit corresponds to 25 points.

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2018-2019 academic year will be graduation for many Russian schoolchildren who are already concerned about successfully passing the Unified State Exam and successfully entering a good university.

We will tell you how exam papers are checked in different subjects, how the scale for converting Unified State Exam points into grades works, and what innovations you can expect in 2019.

Principles for assessing work on the Unified State Exam 2019

Over the course of several recent years The Unified State Examination system in a number of subjects has undergone significant changes and has been brought to an optimal (according to the organizers) format, which makes it possible to fully assess the volume of knowledge of a graduate in a particular subject.

In 2018-2019, no fundamental changes are expected and it is safe to say that the same principles as in 2017-2018 will be applied to evaluate the work of graduates:

1. automated verification of forms;
2. involving experts in checking tasks with detailed answers.

How does a computer evaluate?

The first part of the examination paper involves a short answer to the questions posed, which the Unified State Examination participant must enter on a special answer form.

Important! Before starting work, be sure to read the rules for filling out the form, as incorrectly completed work will not pass the automated check.

It is quite difficult to challenge the result of a computer check. If the work was not counted due to the fault of a participant who filled out the form incorrectly, the result is considered unsatisfactory.

How do experts rate it?

In many subjects, in addition to the test part, there are tasks that require a full, detailed answer. Since it is impossible to automate the process of checking such answers, experts are involved in the verification - experienced teachers with extensive work experience.

Checking Unified State Exam teacher doesn't know (and even though great desire cannot find out whose work lies in front of him and in what city (region) it was written. Testing is carried out on the basis of uniform assessment criteria developed specifically for each subject. Each work is checked by two experts. If the experts’ opinions coincide, the assessment is put on the form, but if independent appraisers disagree, then a third expert is involved in the verification, whose opinion will be decisive.

That is why it is important to write legibly and accurately so that there is no ambiguous interpretation of words and phrases.

Primary and test scores

Based on the test results, the Unified State Exam participant is awarded a certain number of primary points, which are then converted into text points (points for the entire test). Different subjects have different maximum primary points, depending on the number of tasks. But after giving the result according to the appropriate table, the Unified State Examination participant receives a final test score, which is the official result of his final tests (maximum 100 points).

So, in order to pass the exam, it is enough to achieve the established minimum threshold of the primary score:

	Minimum scores
	primary	test
Russian language
Mathematics (profile)
Computer science
Social science
Foreign languages
Biology
Geography
Literature

Based on these numbers, you can accurately understand that the exam has been passed. But what grade? The 2018 online scale will help you with this, designed specifically for converting primary Unified State Exam scores into test scores, which will also be relevant for the 2019 results. A convenient calculator can be found on the website 4ege.ru.

Announcement of official results

Graduates are always concerned with the question of how quickly they can find out what result was obtained during the test and what the scale for converting the points scored on the Unified State Exam into traditional grades will be in 2019.

Teachers often take it upon themselves to reassure students by working through the tasks of the Unified State Exam tickets immediately after the exam and assessing the quality of the students’ work and the amount of initial points scored. Official results you need to wait 8-14 days, according to the established regulations for the Unified State Exam 2019. On average, organizers approve the following inspection schedules:

• 3 days to check the work;
• 5-6 days for processing information at the federal level;
• 1 working day for approval of the results of the State Examination;
• 3 days to post results online and transfer data to educational institutions.

In the event of unforeseen situations and technical problems, these deadlines may be revised.

You can find out your owl score:

• directly at your school;
• on the portal check.ege.edu.ru;
• on the website gosuslugi.ru.

Converting points to grades

Since 2009 Unified State Exam results are not included in the graduate certificate. Therefore, today there is no official state system converting the Unified State Examination result into a grade on a school 5-point scale. As part of the entrance campaign, the test score obtained in the exam is always summed up and taken into account. But many students are still interested in finding out how they passed the exam - 3 or 4, 4 or 5. For this, there is a special table that details the correspondence for each of the 100 points in each subject.

Russian language
Mathematics
Computer science
Social science
Foreign languages
Biology
Geography
Literature

Using such a table is quite inconvenient. It is much easier to find out how you passed the Russian language, mathematics or history by using the online calculator 4ege.ru, which also contains a scale for converting Unified State Exam scores, which is relevant for graduates of 2019.

Having received the Unified State Exam result, you should decide on a university as quickly as possible, comparing your capabilities with the real competition for the specialties you are interested in. Thus, the practice of past years shows that in some cases it is difficult to get into the most popular areas in the capital’s universities even with high scores, because not only holders of 100-point Unified State Exam results, but also winners of the largest Olympiads of the 2018-2019 academic year will compete for places.