How to Enter the University with Poor WASSCE Results in Ghana

Gaining admission to the university is the dream of almost every WASSCE candidate. However, some fail by a small margin and others fail extremely bad. If your grades are not allowing you to apply to the university in Ghana, kindly take this post serious as we dive deeper into how you can gain admission into a well recognised and prestigious university even with extremely bad grades.

What are the WASSCE Grade Requirements for University Admission in Ghana?

The general WASSCE grade requirements for university admission in Ghana are listed below;

1. Minimum of C6 in three core subjects (Maths, Science, English or Social Studies)
2. Minimum of C6 in 3 elective subjects
3. Minimum aggregate of 24 in total

Point to note is, some of the universities have their own entry requirements for various courses.

Click here to see WASSCE cut-off point for various KNUST programs

Click here to see WASSCE cut-off points for various Legon programs

What to Do If You Had D7 in One or Two Subjects in WASSCE

What do I do if I have D7 in just one or two subjects in WASSCE? If you had just one or two D7s in your WASSCE results, you could attempt writing NOVDEC as soon as possible to get better grades to replace these subjects and apply for school. If you do not wish to write NOVDEC, you can easily find a Diploma program allowing you to apply with D7.

NB: After your Diploma program, you may be required to have a better WASSCE grade to top up for aa degree.

Click here to see a detailed breakdown on using D7 to apply for a school in Ghana

What to Do if Your WASSCE Grades Are Poor

What do I do if I have multiple F9 or E8 in my WASSCE results? If your WASSCE grades are poor with numerous E8s and F9s, you can consider re-taking the entire WASSCE again by preparing better to improve your grades. This may be a stretch for someone who do not want to re-write WASSCE or NOVDEC, I understand. If you are such a person, keep reading this post as we breakdown, exactly what to do if you have poor grades and want to enter the university. With this process, you will not need your WASSCE results at all.

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How to Enter the University without WASSCE Results

Although there are strict entry requirements for applying to the university in Ghana, there are alternative ways to enter without WASSCE results. How do I enter the university without WASSCE results? To enter the university without WASSCE results, you will be required to write an entrance exam. Yes, there is an entrance exam in almost all universities in Ghana. Some schools run twice a year but most major institutions do one every year.

General University Entrance Exam Requirements in Ghana

1. Applicant must apply for a pre-university program (mostly 6 months to 1 year)
2. Applicant must attend the pre-university program
3. Applicant must be at least 25 years old at the time of application
4. Applicant must pass the entrance exam to enter the university

Conclusion

If you are under 25 years old, this may not be your best alternative, except you want to wait until 25 to apply. If not, try your best to re-take your failed subjects through NOVDEC or retake the entire WASSCE if it’s that bad. Do not worry about your mates who got admission and entered the university without you, understand your circumstance is different. If you are in need of help or want to ask questions, click here to join our University Admissions Support Community, we have experts who can help you.