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This statement is **very true** in Nigerian universities, especially when it comes to how grades affect your **Grade Point (GP)** and **Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)**. Here’s why:

### 1. **How Grades Affect GP in Nigerian Universities**
- Most universities use a **5-point grading scale**:
- **A (5.0)**, B (4.0), C (3.0), D (2.0), E (1.0), F (0.0).
- A **"C" (3.0)** is an average grade, but if you get it in **high-unit courses (3, 4, or 5 units)**, it can significantly drag down your GP because:
- **GP = (Grade Point × Course Unit) ÷ Total Units**
- So, a **"C" in a 5-unit course** = **3.0 × 5 = 15 points**, whereas an **"A" would give 25 points**—a **huge difference**.

### 2. **"C" in High-Unit Courses vs. Carryover**
- The original post is correct:
- If you **fail (F)** a course, you **carry it over** and retake it later.
- If you retake and get an **"A" (5.0)**, it replaces the **F (0.0)**, boosting your CGPA.
- But if you **accept a "C" (3.0)**, it stays on your record forever, pulling down your CGPA.
- **Example:**
- **Option 1:** Accept a **"C" (3.0) in a 5-unit course** → **15 points** permanently.
- **Option 2:** **Fail (F) and retake for an "A" (5.0)** → **25 points** later.
- **Result:** Option 2 gives a **+10 point boost** compared to accepting a "C."

### 3. **When Is It Better to Carry Over?**
- If you’re **sure** you can score **B or A** when you retake, carrying over might be better.
- But if you’re **unsure**, a **"C" is still a pass**—better than risking another fail.
- Some schools **limit retake attempts** or **penalize carryovers**, so check your school’s rules.

### 4. **Real-Life Nigerian Uni Experience**
- Many students **regret accepting "C"s** in **core courses** (like 4-5 unit Maths, Engineering, Law, or Medicine courses) because it’s hard to balance out later.
- **Strategically**, some students even **sacrifice low-unit courses** to focus on acing high-unit ones, since they have more impact.

### **Final Verdict:**
✅ **True**—A "C" in a **3, 4, or 5-unit course** can **wreck your GP**, and sometimes **carrying over and retaking for a higher grade is smarter**.
⚠️ **But**—only if you’re **confident** you’ll do better next time. If not, take the **"C" and move on**.

Would you like a **GP calculation example** to see the exact difference? 😊