The publication of the results of the Enem (National High School Examination) 2025 brought a special reason for celebration to the city of Barreiros (PE), Mata Sul de Pernambuco.
This is because student Wellington Ribeiro, 19, became one of the select students to achieve the maximum score in the writing of the exam administered in November last year.
The young man, who studied the entire in Recife, two hours from his home, he transformed persistence into practical results after a four-year journey of exams.
Thousand note trajectory
With the aim of studying UFPE (Law at the Federal University of Pernambuco), he recalls that success did not come overnight, but through a process of constant maturation. “The preparation since the first year of the race has been increasing, each year the desire and effort to achieve the they only increased. In this last year in particular, I focused on solving simulations and, later, weekly essays together with their detailed correction”, explains the student.
The construction of the dissertation-argumentative text, a crucial point for performance in the was marked by a diverse sociocultural repertoire and in-depth critical analysis. The theme adopted in the last edition of the test was “Perspectives on aging in Brazilian society”.
Literature, history and sociology
Wellington detailed how he articulated different areas of knowledge to support his arguments, in a text that included mentions of Clarice Lispector, Lei dos Sexagenários and the sociologist Ruy Braga. “Clarice’s story addresses the reality of exclusion experienced by Brazilian senior citizens, something closely related to the low perspectives regarding aging in Brazil. Regarding the history of Brazil, I decided to emphasize the Law of Sexagenarians, which, in a veiled way, marginalized the enslaved population of the time. In the case of Ruy Braga, I used his critical perspective focused on the Latin American reality, mainly combating the lack of a political model of assistance for more vulnerable populations. My study routine was focused on carrying out simulations, like SAS, every week and weekly essays”.
At the time of the test
In addition to mastering the content, time management and mental organization during the day of the test were essential.
The student adopted a rigorous method to remain calm and productive under pressure. “My test strategy was to start with English and alternate the Language questions with writing the essay and the Humanities questions with the transcription of the essay”, he reveals.
For the academic future and for those who still seek the dream of approval, Wellington leaves a message of resilience and faith in the process: “I would tell him to never give up and that, in the end, God always puts us on the best path”.
