More than 43 thousand people signed up for the first day of tests for the National High School Exam (Enem) 2026, which takes place this Sunday (8) in Rondônia. Of this total, around 21 thousand are students who are completing high school and women are the majority among the participants, with more than 29 thousand confirmed registrations in the state.
g1 followed the expectations of some registrants moments before entering the rooms.
One of them is Ana Paula, 47 years old. A nursing technician, she says that she is calm about the test and that she decided to take the Enem to try to get a good grade and fulfill an old dream of studying physiotherapy.
"I'm calm and confident in what I studied. I really want to get a scholarship to study physiotherapy. Going back to studying brings new expectations. Despite the rush, I'm going after a dream that I've been wanting for a long time", says Ana Paula.
Isaque Silva de Freitas, 16 years old, takes the Enem for the first time. A senior in high school, he says he is anxious and hopes everything goes well. Although he hasn't yet chosen which course he wants to take, Isaque wants to achieve a good grade so he can calmly decide which degree he wants to pursue.
"I studied a lot during the year and I hope to be able to take a good test, that I don't give a blank right away and that I can perform well. Last year, I even thought about taking the test, but I thought it would be better to leave it for this year, so that I can concentrate more on my studies", he highlights.
The student also highlights the importance of family support at this time. His mother, Diana Silva, made a point of accompanying him and staying by his side while they waited for the race to begin.
Ryan Bill Guedes da Silva, 17 years old, is in the 3rd year of high school and is also taking the Enem for the first time. He says that the school played an important role in preparing for the exam, with simulations, training and weekly writing activities. Although he has not yet chosen which course he wants to take, the student says he talks to his family about the future and counts on the support of his family to make this decision.
"My expectations are good. We study and work hard for it. I'm not so nervous, because I put in a lot of effort during the year. I know it's an important test for our lives", he says.
Aniely Nascimento de Oliveira, 17 years old, says that the school organized a preparation project for the exam, with monthly simulations and weekly writing activities. The student, who is in her final year of high school and is taking the test for the first time, says she is still evaluating her graduation options, but is interested in medicine, electrical engineering and chemistry.
"I'm a little confident in the humanities subjects and I hope to get an average grade or above in Portuguese. In the essay, I'm going to work hard, because I studied a lot for it. I hope I don't do badly", he says.
Eloísa Fonseca, 18 years old, is in her last year of high school and is taking the Enem for the first time. She says she dedicated herself to her studies during the year, paying attention to classes and preparing at home. The student also already has a goal for the future, to study Law, with the support of her family.
"My expectations are pulsing here. I'm very nervous about the test, it's my first Enem, so I'm very anxious. I really want to get a very good grade", he says.
What to expect from the 1st day of Enem?
The first test of the edition is given this Sunday (8). In addition to the essay, candidates answer 45 language questions and another 45 humanities questions.
Next Sunday (15), it will be time for the mathematics and natural sciences test.
Enem is the main gateway to higher education, and allows candidates to apply for places at public and private universities across the country.
More than 5 million had their registrations confirmed for the edition, according to the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira (Inep), responsible for the exam.
