Kendzyma:
This is coming from a nairalander with d Monika Adesegunfat


My name is Adesegun Fatusi, and I am the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, OAU, Ile-Ife. The case of the Aror Oghenerukewve has just been brought to my notice. To throw more light on her case, I will present the detaild fact here.

With a score of 320, her mark from UTME amounts to 80% (i.e. 320/400 x 100)
Her school cert results are: English A1 (=8 marks); Biology C4 (=5 marks); Chemistry B3 (=6 marks); Maths B3 (=6 marks); Physics C4 (=5 marks); Physics C4 (=5 marks); Further Maths B2 (=7marks), and Civic Educ A1 (=8 marks). That gives her 45 points, or 70.3% (i.e. 44/64x100)

So her overall average - as OAU did a combination of 50% mark from JAMB and 50% mark from School Cert - is: (80+70.3)=75.15% (which we rounded up to 75.2%).

With that mark, she ranks number 103 on the list of the students who took Medicine as first Choice.

The total admission quota for Medicine in OAU is 100, and that includes UTME and Direct Entry).

Clearly although Aror did well, her mark was NOT good enough to earn her admission on merit to read Medicine in Ife. Her mark of 75.2% is clearly below our cut-off mark (which was initially 78%, but we later reduced to 77.7%). Between her mark of 75.2% and 77.7%, by the way, there were 56 other candidates who scored higher than her but did not make the cut-off. For example, two people had 77.6%, two other people had 77.5%, four people had 77.4% etc.
Having presented the detailed facts about Aror's case, let me also help the many young Nigerians who may be accessing this site with more information on admission as I see a lot of misrepresentation, falsehood, and misunderstanding from the comments that various people had made on this case.

1. Admission into Nigerian Universities are considered on three grounds based on the nationally specified criteria (which I think ought to be reviewed now, by the way):
A. Merit =45% (This covers all candidates from the country - and it is automatic admission once you meet the cut-off mark)
B. Catchment = 35% (this refers to those in the states specified as catchment area for each University: For OAU, that is Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti)
C. Educationally disadvantaged states (ELDS)=20% = This refers to all the 19 Northern States, and Ebonyi, Rivers and Bayelsa.

So, someone from Delta such as Aror with 75.2% will not get admission into Medicine in OAU automatically as she is only considered on merit criterion and she does NOT meet the specified cut-off, but someone with the same mark from Kwara (which is in the North Central zone) may get automatic admission with the same mark based on the consideration of ELDS if 75.2% is the specified cut-off for ELDS for Medicine.

2. When a candidate chooses a highly competitive course like Medicine in a top-rated University like OAU, the competition is very intense. Believe it or not, many of the candidates that made our merit mark had an average of six A1s in school cert coupled with very high UTME mark (above 300). So, a candidate must carefully think over his choice of course and university. For example, if Aror had chosen ANY other course as her first choice for OAU, whe would have made the merit mark and gotten automatic admission, and she would have made the merit mark for Medicine on merit for most Nigerian universities too (but NOT OAU unfortunately).

3. Because of the high demand and competition for very limited spaces, the College of Health Sciences does not consider second choices as a general rule. OAU, for example, was only able to offer admission on UTME platform (Merit + Catchment + ELDS) to less than 3% of her applicants for Medicine, and less than 2% of her applicants for Nursing Science this year.

4. For cases like Aror where the candidadte has made a high mark but does not make the cut-off, what the candidate can sometimes do is to come to the University and try and see if he or she can be considered for other courses. A candidadte DOES NOT get considered automatically for a course she has not applied to in JAMB. A candidadte is ONLY automatically considered for the course he or she has applied for with respect to a particular university.

Unfortunately, Aror has left her case too late as all admission lists have been submitted for this year.
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Source:https://www.nairaland.com/3532584/girl-laments-over-inability-secure/4
Cc:mynd44,lalasticlala,fynestboi

The mistake is with the summation of her O'level result. From what the distinguished Prof. posted above. The summation of her O'level result should be 50/64 not 44/64. Therefore her O'level score should be 78.1%. Since her JAMB is 320/400. That is 40/50=80%. 78.1+80/2=79.05%. Which is above the merit cut off. She should be on merit list sir. cc: Seun lalasticlala









Furthermore, using the Prof calculation above she is above the merit cut off. Using my own calculations(below), she is even far above the cut off mark. Whichever one we use she is above the merit cut off.

If we choose her 8 best subjects from above, English A1(8 marks), Maths B3 (6 marks), Biology C4 (5 marks), Chemistry B3 (6 marks), Physics C4 (5 marks ), Civic Education A1(8 marks), Further Maths B2 (7 marks ), Computer science A1 (8 marks). 8+7+5+6+5+8+7+8=53, That is 53/64=82.8%.

Her JAMB UTME is 320/400=80%. (80+82./2=81.4%. Her aggregate should be 81.4% sir.

Looking at her screening report below which she uploaded on Twitter, it is obvious that the computer made a mistake of computing only 7 subjects out of her O level results instead of 8 subjects. And from your calculation above sir, there is a mistake of Physics been repeated twice (even with your calculation above with Physics been repeated twice, her aggregate point should be 79.05 % sir). cc : Seun Lalasticlala Adesegunfat

The mistake is with the summation of her O'level result. From what the distinguished Prof. posted above. The summation of her O'level result should be 50/64 not 44/64. Therefore her O'level score should be 78.1%. Since her JAMB is 320/400. That is 40/50=80%. 78.1+80/2=79.05%. Which is above the merit cut off. She should make the merit list sir.






Infact, she is far above the cut off sir. It is a privilege to have you on Nairaland sir. These are her results above. If you calculate her points from them, she had above the merit cut off. I believe the mistake is from the computer or it operator. Actually, the system chose only 7 of her subjects instead of 8 subjects. cc: Seun, Adesegunfat, lalasticlala Let 's help this girl

That's really unfortunate...
Cc lalasticalala,mynd44
Mr Adesegunfat,pls look into this grave error

very unfortunate...would make sure it's on fp

Hmm

The truth of the matter is that she isn't the only one in such mess I for instance had310 in jamb and beat the cutoff for med&surg in delsu which is my state but was not offered admission. It's high time all the universities in Nigeria are probed.. Am very sure there are so many of us out there with same problem. I know some people will say go to the school to complain but I know from my time in unizik that going to the school to complain will be futile that is if anyone will even listen to you.

Genius101:
The truth of the matter is that she isn't the only one in such mess I for instance had310 in jamb and beat the cutoff for med&surg in delsu which is my state but was not offered admission. It's high time all the universities in Nigeria are probed.. Am very sure there are so many of us out there with same problem.

Did u visit the admission office??

nwaanambra1:
to think such a prof is sitting there determining the future of those who are far more brilliant than he can ever be!


Nigerian institutions denying our southern youths their god given rights to education - we can now see why Nigerians are excelling abroad - simply because the environment is good enough for them to blossom!


I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYTHING IN NIGERIA IS DESIGNED TO FAVOUR NORTHERS!

A NORTHERNER WILL SCORE 200 IN JAMB AND 5 CREDITS(C6s) IN SSCE (ENGLISH, MATHS, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND ISLAMIC STUDIES) AND HE OR SHE WILL BE GIVEN ADMISSION TO STUDY MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND YET A SOUTHERNER WILL SCORE 5As OR MORE AND THE REST ON CREDIT LEVEL 4s WITH AT LEAST 300 IN JAMB AND SHE OR HE WILL STILL BE DENIED ADMISSION SIMPLY BC SHE/HE IS NOT FROM THE NORTH!

IS IT ANYBODIES FAULT THAT THE NORTH DISADVANTAGED THEMSELVES EDUCATIONALLY?? WERE THEY NOT THE ONES WHO HAS BEEN RULING NIGERIA MORE THAN ANY OTHER REGION AND YET THEY CANT ENCOURAGE THEIR PEOPLE TO BE EDUCATIONALLY BRILLIANT LIKE THE OTHER REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY!





NIGERIAOOOOOOO!!! LIKE THEIR INSTITUTIONS - LIKE THEIR ILLITERATE LEADERS(IF YOU ADD BUHARI NA YOU SABI)!



ZOO NATION!


I WISH AM AS RICH AS EMEKA OFFOR OR OTEDOLA I WOULD AV SPONSORED THAT GIRL ON FULL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO CANADA TO GO STUDY MEDICINE AND SURGERY! THEN AFTER SHE HAS EXCELLED ABOVE OTHERS, THE SHAMELESS COUNTRY WILL START SHOUTING SHE IS OUR OWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Oga, chill. You don't need insult the prof. How do you know the students are more intelligent than him? or do you have his academic records when he was a teenager? I sometimes tire for you my bros and sis on nairaland. Anyway, I know you dey para, but take am easy.

We will get to the root of this matter. I have just sent the prof an email. He appears nice. Let's hear his response. I will post it when it comes in. If he does not respond, I will send again. If no response, I will now pull strings to ensure we get answers . That get dey too bright to just leave her like that. What, no be the same JAMB wey I know..We she blast na fish. We will hear why they failed to admit her and hopefully the necessary apologies will be provided.

calebify1:

Did u visit the admission office??

yeah I did and was told someone from my local government scored higher than me and and got it. And I was like what's my own with someone from my local government since we both beat the cutoff besides Cutoff marks are set based on performance of all candidates. All tertiary institutions in Nigeria are corrupt and need to be probed

Genius101:
The truth of the matter is that she isn't the only one in such mess I for instance had310 in jamb and beat the cutoff for med&surg in delsu which is my state but was not offered admission. It's high time all the universities in Nigeria are probed.. Am very sure there are so many of us out there with same problem. I know some people will say go to the school to complain but I know from my time in unizik that going to the school to complain will be futile that is if anyone will even listen to you.

Guy, if you are truthful, post your results like the young girl and we will do follow up.

I am interested in why our excellent students, near geniuses and geniuses are not getting admitted by our good schools in naija, after the students have worked so hard to make elite grades.

Yes something must be done

Genius101:
yeah I did and was told someone from my local government scored higher than me and and got it. And I was like what's my own with someone from my local government since we both beat the cutoff besides Cutoff marks are set based on performance of all candidates. All tertiary institutions in Nigeria are corrupt and need to be probed

so u were offered nothing??

baum1:


Guy, if you are truthful, post your results like the young girl and we will do follow up.

I am interested in why our excellent students, near geniuses and geniuses are not getting admitted by our good schools in naija, after the students have worked so hard to make elite grades.

OK I will try to do that Bro in fact I once created a topic to that regard but unfortunately, it never got to front page to draw attention maybe because am not a girl. Lol

calebify1:

so u were offered nothing??

that's right even though the school released up to 5 admission lists.. Bros I tire o.

Genius101:
that's right even though the school released up to 5 admission lists.. Bros I tire o.

That's really strange. what was ur aggregate??

Most of the inconsistencies i have seen are mostly related to highly sought after courses in Nigeria. It is highly unfair.

calebify1:

That's really strange. what was ur aggregate??

cutoff was 65 and I had 66

Genius101:
cutoff was 65 and I had 66

so sorry bro.
had couple of guys who got into delsu medicine with no help and surpassed d cut off.
your slot may av been swapped.

But what if she only submitted 7 courses?

calebify1:

so sorry bro.
had couple of guys who got into delsu medicine with no help and surpassed d cut off.
your slot may av been swapped.

lol what can one do? Though it will be almost impossible to repeat such fit again in jamb cos I no go lie u bro to study now tire me

I weep for this country, To me Jamb has failed in its primary duty of matriculation, if o level grades is used as a criteria for admission. Hw many students with A1 parallel actually passed with their abilities , if not for Waec special centers.
Admission process needs to be re-strategized in Nigeria.

Kendzyma:
But what if she only submitted 7 courses?

she couldn't have cause they were asked to upload it

If you compute for the 9 subjects, it is something like:
(59/72)*100 = 80.972

Aggregate score should be 40+40.5 = 80.5 which is well above the cut off.

She deserves to be admitted on merit.

Idyllic:
The mistake is with the summation of her O'level result. From what the distinguished Prof. posted above. The summation of her O'level result should be 50/64 not 44/64. Therefore her O'level score should be 78.1%. Since her JAMB is 320/400. That is 40/50=80%. 78.1+80/2=79.05%. Which is above the merit cut off. She should be on merit list sir. cc: Seun lalasticlala









Furthermore, using the Prof calculation above she is above the merit cut off. Using my own calculations, she is even far above the cut off mark. Whichever one we use she is above the merit cut off.

If we choose her 8 best subjects from above, English A1(8 marks), Maths B3 (7 marks), Biology C4 (5 marks), Chemistry B3 (6 marks), Physics C4 (5 marks ), Civic Education A1(8 marks), Further Maths B2 (7 marks ), Computer science A1 (8 marks). 8+7+5+6+5+8+7+8=54, That is 54/64=84.4%.

Her JAMB UTME is 320/400=80%. (80+84.4)/2=82.2%. Her aggregate should be 82.2% sir.

The computer made a mistake of computing only 7 subjects out of her O level results instead of 8 subjects. And from your calculation above sir, there is a mistake of Physics been repeated twice (even with your calculation above with Physics been repeated twice, her aggregate point should be 79.05 % sir). cc : Seun Lalasticlala Adesegunfat

you are right the prof was mathematical wrong but the mistake might have been from the girl, she might have inputed physics twice when registering for the screening.

sizzoo:
I weep for this country, To me Jamb has failed in its primary duty of matriculation, if o level grades is used as a criteria for admission. Hw many students with A1 parallel actually passed with their abilities , if not for Waec special centers.
Admission process needs to be re-strategized in Nigeria.

The universities/lecturers are worse, they deny those who deserve admission and put in their children /relations/friends kids with lower scores.

lalasticlala, seun plz do d needful

Kendzyma:
But what if she only submitted 7 courses?

same thing I'm thinking, she might have submitted the physics twice then the computer counted only one of the physics

Genius101:
lol what can one do? Though it will be almost impossible to repeat such fit again in jamb cos I no go lie u bro to study now tire me

holla me on whatsapp let's talk abeg. 09022177918

Magjoel:

same thing I'm thinking, she might have submitted the physics twice then the computer counted only one of the physics

exactly, I think there's more to this on her part...the provost might actually be looking at d result she submitted which might be 2 physics and calculated as one,he might not be wrong.
Cause have not seen anyone complained about just 7 sub being calculated.
Surprisingly,she don't even notice d error..which means she doesn't even understand how it works.

Kendzyma:
exactly, I think there's more to this on her part...the provost might actually be looking at d result she submitted which might be 2 physics and calculated as one,he might not be wrong.
Cause have not seen anyone complained about just 7 sub being calculated.
Surprisingly,she don't even notice d error..which means she doesn't even understand how it works.

she doesn't notice the error I don't understand is she on NL I thought she made a woe know on twitter

Hello People

Please go on facebook, google the prof's name and you all send him a respectful request to relook into the oversight. This is justice that we must do for the young lady.

Go login to facebook now and type his name. He is there. The prof seems nice and I believe he should respond..Not every departmental or school head will explain themselves the way the prof has done.

Go on facebook NOW!!!