Ghanaian Student in US Lists 3 Ways SHS Graduates With Poor WASSCE Grades Can Study in America
- A Ghanaian man has triggered reactions on social media with his disclosure on how SHS graduates can study in the US
- Charles Sam listed three things SHS graduates who scored low grades in the WASSCE can do to secure admission into US universities
- Netizens who took to the comments section of the video shared varied opinions on the disclosure made by Charles Sam
The Ghanaian man has become an inspiration to Senior High School graduates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
This comes after he posted a video on his TikTok page using his experiences to enlighten fresh SHS graduates on how to apply to universities in the US despite low WASSCE grades.
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According to Charles, the quest for SHS graduates to study in the US is not reserved only for those with good grades.
First, he explained that for someone like him who had an aggregate 26 in the WASSCE, getting a transcript from your senior high school was essential.
Secondly, he explained that in cases where the WASSCE results and the school transcripts are not strong enough to boost your chances, the candidate should consider writing the SAT exam.
"When they give you the transcript and the results weren't good, meaning the WASSCE wasn't good, the transcript wasn't good, then you have to write the SAT. The SAT is your chance to prove to the schools over here that you are academically strong."
The third option Charles Sam mentioned is for applicants to get strong recommendation letters. He noted that a key emphasis in the recommendation letter should be an explanation of what might have caused the poor WASSCE performance and why the school should still give the applicant a chance.
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He concluded by urging SHS graduates who scored low grades not to think their academic journey has ended because of their WASSCE results.
At the time of writing this report, the video had generated a lot of reactions online.
Watch the video of Charles Sam below:
Reactions to studying abroad despite poor WASSCE results
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video shared varied opinions on the disclosure made by Charles Sam.
Ciaro reacted:
“I’m in New Jersey and a Ghanaian. Can I go to culinary school with WASSCE results?”
Nana Ekua opined:
“Please bro, I have a very good transcript and WASSCE results but I don't know how to apply. Please any help for me?”
Aɓđul-Wăhīd added:
“Please, my WASSCE result is good and I have my transcripts too. Can I apply to get a fully funded scholarship without SAT?”
Nana Kojo @123 stated:
“Is 2A1, 6B2 a good WASSCE result? Because my dad keeps comparing me to others who got 6A1 and above. But he knows I did very well in school, even getting 6 academic awards. WASSCE anything can happen. Those getting 8A1 doesn’t mean they got them by themselves.”
Ghanaian lady celebrates her WASSCE results
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young Ghanaian lady was overwhelmed with joy after she checked her 2025 WASSCE results.
In a video, she posted her results slip and thanked God for helping her get good grades despite the difficulty in the 2025 WASSCE.
Netizens who thronged the comment section of the video shared varied opinions on her academic success
Source: YEN.com.gh
