Read the following piece of news and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 35.

Vietnam's Evolving University Admissions
In recent years, to align with international educational standards, Vietnam's higher education system has witnessed a growing (30) ______ of prestigious universities shifting towards diverse enrollment methods. Instead of relying solely on high school graduation scores, independent competency assessments are now designed to measure candidates' critical thinking and problem-solving skills (31) ______. (32) ______ by Vietnam's national universities and other leading institutions over the past few years, these standardized exams represent a significant shift away from rote memorization. Earning high scores in these specialized assessments is currently considered a (33) ______ criterion for early admission.
Across the country, there is a growing consensus (34) ______ relying on multiple evaluation methods offers a fairer chance for all applicants. Ultimately, these innovative admission strategies help well-rounded Vietnamese students (35) ______ from the crowd and confidently pursue global opportunities.
(Source: Synthesized from MOET, VNU and HUST official materials on Vietnam's 2025 university admissions and competency-based assessment exams)