There are some sacrosanct factors a Utme candi
should consider before choosing an institution for the ease of his/her admission process
The below-listed factor can greatly affect the candidates experience and admission outcome
Ensure the School and Your Course of Study Are Accredited
some universities offer courses that are not approved by the NUC which may pose a great problem for the candidates admission and tertiary education. Its advice to make your research so as not to end up wasting your precious time and money
Consider the School’s Catchment Area
It’s very much advised to consider a school catchment area. For example, a school in Ogun has Lagos, Oyo, Osun,Ekiti and Ondo as catchment areas, which is an advantage for the candidate. It’s important to note that it is not that you can’t apply if you are not from the catchment area but the point of this module is that candidates have an advantage if they are from the catchment area.
Candidates that are not from the catchment area will also be well considered for admission
Check the Strike History of the Institution
Check the internal and external strike history of the institution, you won’t want to be a student of an institution that turns 4 years course into 6 years
would you?
Review the Admission Requirements
Thoroughly go through the admission requirements and make sure you understand what it is saying. Many students find admission a hard process simply because they didn’t understand the admission requirements in the first place
Understand the Screening Process
As imperative as it is to understand the admission requirements, it is equally important to understand the screening process for a seamless screening procedure