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4 Compelling Reasons to Avoid Upgrading WASSCE and BECE Results

WISDOM K.E HAMMOND 3 weeks ago

Are you planning and/or being tempted to upgrade your WASSCE and BECE results by scammers and criminals on the internet? Read the 4 Reasons You Must Never Upgrade WASSCE and BECE Results and stay off.

In this article, we share with students and parents four reasons why upgrading your Nov/Dec BECE & WASSCE results is a bad idea. This write-up is an eye-opener designed to help readers make informed decisions when they fail an examination. Remember, failing an examination is not the end of your life.

As a candidate or student, the last thing that should cross your mind is the thought of illegally upgrading your results. Entertaining this mentality after failing a WAEC examination suggests you lacked the necessary commitment as a student. Instead, view the failure as an opportunity to prove your worth by studying harder for the next exam.

Upgrading Nov/Dec, BECE, and WASSCE results has become a trending topic on social media, especially after the release of results. Many candidates who performed poorly in the exams fall prey to these schemes.

While the temptation to upgrade results may seem appealing, WAEC has made it clear that they do not offer such services. Yet, many still fall victim to fraudsters.

Understanding Result Upgrades: Legal and Illegal

There are two main ways people approach result upgrades: the legal and the illegal.

When exam results are released, frustration often sets in for those who fail, leading students, parents, and guardians to search for shortcuts. This desperation has fueled the rise of individuals and syndicates offering illegal result upgrades, often at a high cost.

Unfortunately, the illegal practice of altering results has become rampant. Fraudsters claim to have connections within WAEC, allowing them to manipulate official records. In reality, most of these upgrades involve forgery, where results are falsified and sent in PDF format, with no reflection on WAEC’s secure systems.

Dangers of Illegal Result Upgrades

Here are four key reasons why you should avoid upgrading your results illegally:

You Risk Arrest and Prosecution
If caught, you and the person who upgraded your results will face criminal charges. WAEC has zero tolerance for such practices and takes steps to detect and prosecute offenders. The repercussions could destroy your dreams and future plans.
You Could Be Expelled from the University
Universities verify results directly with WAEC. If the upgraded results do not match the official records, your admission will be revoked. In some cases, students have been stripped of degrees years after graduation due to fraudulent results.
Public Disgrace
Institutions will not hesitate to expose fraudulent students. Your picture and details could be published in newspapers or online, leading to significant humiliation and damage to your reputation.
You Could Be Scammed
Many fraudsters target frustrated students. Often, they operate anonymously, and once payment is made, they disappear. Falling for these scams not only costs you money but also deepens your frustration.

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Legal Ways to Upgrade Your Nov/Dec, BECE, and WASSCE Results

If you are dissatisfied with your results, here are legitimate options to consider:

Request a Results Cross-Check
If you suspect an error, you can request a cross-check from WAEC for a fee. Errors in score calculation can sometimes affect results.
Request a Script Remarking
For a fee, you can request a review of your script. If errors are identified, WAEC will officially update your results.
Rewrite the Exams
You can resit the exams—be it WASSCE, Nov/Dec, or BECE. Many students have succeeded this way without resorting to illegal methods. Consider enrolling in a remedial school or hiring a tutor to improve your chances.

If you want to avoid failing the WASSCE and BECE, you need to carefully read The Definitive Guide on How to Learn and Retain (BECE and WASSCE) and 6 Ways to Fail the WASSCE Exams and Beyond to help you perform better and avoid the temptation of paying to get your results upgraded.

Conclusion

No, there is no such thing as a WASSCE result upgrade. Anyone who promises to change a candidate’s results for a fee is a scammer

Falling for illegal result upgrades is a risky and unnecessary decision. By following the legal pathways outlined above, you can improve your grades without jeopardizing your future.

If you want to avoid failure in future exams, read The Definitive Guide on How to Learn and Retain (BECE and WASSCE) and 6 Ways to Fail the WASSCE 2020 Exams and Beyond to boost your performance and make informed choices.

Source: NewsGhana24 | Wisdom Hammond | Educationist

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