SHS Graduate With Aggregate 44 Refuses to Return Home After WASSCE Results Go Viral
A video of an SHS graduate who refused to return home after scoring an aggregate 44 in the 2025 WASSCE has sparked widespread discussion about student preparedness and the rising number of failing grades this year.
The emotional clip, shared by TikTok user @nakiyatt7, shows the moment a young lady confronted her younger brother, whom she found standing alone with a brown envelope containing his results slip. The Assin Manso SHS graduate, who offered Visual Arts, reportedly failed all four core subjects — obtaining F9s in English Language, Core Mathematics, Social Studies, and Integrated Science.
His elective results were only slightly better:
Ceramics — C6
General Knowledge in Art — C6
Graphic Design — C5
Picture Making — D7
These grades combined to give him an aggregate of 44, placing him far below the admission threshold for tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Sister’s Shock and Boy’s Fear of Returning Home
In the viral video, his sister could be heard expressing disbelief, lamenting the support their father had invested throughout his education. The young man, clearly overwhelmed, explained that he had performed well in his practical examinations and did not expect such poor results.
He then made a startling confession: he had no intention of returning home, fearing his father’s reaction.
The clip has since generated over 19,000 likes and nearly 1,000 comments, making it one of the most discussed WASSCE-related videos this year.
Ghanaians React: “Learn a Trade”
Several TikTok users took to the comments section to share their views, with many urging the boy to focus on acquiring a vocational skill rather than feeling defeated.
Some reactions include:
@free star: “Instead of learning Social Studies they are learning social media.”
FavoredByDivinity: “WAEC too why… you didn’t even give him one core subject.”
No Fake Friends: “This year most candidates failed Social Studies too much.”
Others expressed sympathy, noting the increasing pressure placed on students and the rising difficulty of core subjects.
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Part of a Bigger National Conversation
This incident comes at a time when the Ministry of Education has been tasked by President John Mahama to review the examiners’ report on the 2025 WASSCE. The President earlier expressed concern about the significant drop in overall student performance, especially in core subjects.
Education analysts say the viral video highlights a much deeper issue: students’ overreliance on practicals, lack of preparation in core subjects, and the emotional toll exam pressure takes on young people.
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What’s Next for the SHS Graduate?
While the family’s next steps remain unknown, social media users are encouraging the young man not to give up, suggesting options such as:
Learning a trade
Retaking the WASSCE
Pursuing vocational or technical training
Exploring skills-based career paths
The video continues to trend as conversations around academic performance, student support systems, and exam preparedness intensify nationwide.