When the state exam becomes a collective rite, the tension mixes with the most curious traditions, and every matureman becomes custodian of hopes and superstitions
Tomorrow, thousands of Italian students will cross the classrooms for the last time, armed with pens and a wealth of hopes and fears. The 2025 maturity officially starts and, regardless of the selected address, each mature is faced with a ritual that embodies the end of a path and the beginning of a new adventure.
The 2025 high school exam attributes a greater weight to the results of the tests Compared to the school career: up to 60 points derive from the results of the Two written tests and the interview, while al school credit are reserved 40 points. To evaluate the route is a mixed commission, composed of Three internal professors, three outsiders and a external presidentin charge of guaranteeing objectivity and rigor.
The tests open with the First Italian testWednesday 18 June: a single identical trace for all addresses, selected by the Ministry on the basis of the proposals developed by the experts and examined by Minister Valditara. The June 19th the second national test follows, focused on the characterizing matter of each path, while Thursday 25 June It is reserved for the third test for students of the EsaBac and international sections (Chinese, Spanish, German sections).
How the exam works
Maturity is structured in Two written tests followed by a oral interviewentrusted to a mixed commission of internal and external teachers. There first test Of Italian offers a single track for everyone: from the analysis of the text to the topical theme, every mature trying to demonstrate the language and critical thinking. The next day the second testdedicated to the address discipline, while for those who choose international paths or EsaBac there is a third test on specific language skills. Finally, the oral interview, where knowledge and personality intertwine in a dialogue with the commission.
What students expect from the first test
Between those who hope for a Dante analysis or in a theme on sustainability, and those who fear finding a trace on Leopardi, the appointment with the Italian inaugurates the maturity with his aura of mystery. Many say they prepare by going back to the titles and verses of great authors, but also to rely on the last hour to lists of connectives and paragraphs. The test becomes a test bench not only for culture, but for the art of organizing time: dividing the writing into introduction, body and conclusion can make a difference when the time trial flows.
Myths and legends: the fate of the theme
Every year two stories chase each other: that of the “theme of the olive tree”, which would be cyclically back in the traces, and that of the notorious “Levi song”, ready to appear in the test test. Even if there are no guarantees, many students keep lucky amulets – an old notebook, a pendant, even the lucky pen – with the hope of exorcising uncertainty. The metropolitan legends of maturity even tell of students who always dress the same color for all tests, believing that a reassuring habit helps to concentrate.
The night before the exams: rites and superstitions
The eve of maturity is transformed into a shared rite: white nights to review notes, group study sessions interrupted by long breaks with barley coffee, salt breakfasts the following morning. There are those who avoid any form of review after midnight, so as not to disturb sleep and arrive rested, and those who organize marathons of nursery rhymes and concept maps.
Among the most loved traditions, that of the “sachet of advice”, where friends write words of encouragement and suggestions (from time management to grammar formulas), to be opened only to the sound of the bell of the start test. Or the “solidarity silence”: groups of maturands who exchange messages on the WhatsApp group, promising not to talk about tracks until the bell rings.
The soundtrack of the eve
Each generation has its own background: in the student rooms they resonate playlists built artfully, between classics such as “magical nights” by Edoardo Bennato and the symbol song that gives the title to the rite itself, “Night before the exams” by Antonello Venditti, chosen to convey that mix of nostalgia and hope. There are those who remember the hits of a whole school season, those who put the cartoon acronyms in loop to find Serenity Childlike, and those who turn on Noise-Cancelling headphones to isolate themselves and concentrate.
The charm of the leaks … from Australia
There is no shortage of metropolitan legends: it is told of classes who, a few years ago, had received the traces in preview … on the other side of the world, in Australia. Obviously it was only a bad taste joke between students, fed by chat and memes: the largest lesson, however, is that nothing escapes the ministerial checks, and the only certainty is the twist at the time of opening of the package.
Social tips: Instagram and YouTube
Approaching the oral test, many graduates are looking for ideas and insights on social media. Here are some of the most followed profiles by Italian students, ideal for discovering unexpected curiosities and “goodies”:
- Geopop (88th position on Instagram, 27th on YouTube, 17th on Tiktok): the only account in the Top100 of all platforms, offers geo -hostage pills and topicality to understand the world context.
- National Geographic (5th position on Instagram): maps, photographs and stories from the planet to stimulate critical sense and scientific curiosity.
- Tmlplanet (35th position on Instagram): video and infographics to explore science, history and technology themes with clear language.
- Nasa (60th position on Instagram): spatial updates and multimedia content from the American space agency.
- Schoolzoo (63rd position on Instagram): practical advice, meme and ironic formats to lighten pre-exam stress.
- Insanity Page (100th position on Instagram): viral format and curiosity of general culture for rapid reviews.
- Bright side (15th position on YouTube): motivational videos and study suggestions to keep concentration high.
These data come from Investigation by flon and from the School of Management of the Polytechnic of Milanthat in the research Top 100 voices They analyzed and monitored favorite influencers by the Italian people.
A moment of growth
Beyond the superstitions, the high school exam remains a rite of passage: an opportunity to verify acquired knowledge and personal skills. The scale between the results of the tests and the school credit, with the greatest weight given to the tests, underlines the importance of the actual study and the ability to exposure. When the interview opens with the preferred question by the commission president, many discover unexpected resources in themselves: empathy, critical spirit and problem solving skills.
