How It Works
Understanding how we determine your eligibility
What Is WhatCanIStudy?
WhatCanIStudy helps students in Ghana and Nigeria understand which university programs match their WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) grades. It compares your grades against publicly available program requirements to provide instant eligibility insights.
How We Determine Eligibility
1. You Enter Your Grades
You input the subjects you took and the grades you achieved in your WASSCE examination. The app validates that you've entered actual grades.
2. We Compare Against Requirements
For each program, we check:
- Do you have all required subjects?
- Are your grades at or above the minimum for each subject?
- Do you meet any additional criteria (if specified)?
3. We Categorize Results
Eligible (100% match)
You meet all stated requirements for this program
Close Match (75-99%)
You meet most requirements but may be slightly short on a few criteria
Not Eligible (less than 75%)
Based on current requirements, you don't meet the stated criteria
4. We Explain Every Decision
For each program, we show exactly which requirements you pass and which you don't, with clear explanations of why.
Our Principles
Transparent Logic
No black boxes or probabilistic scoring. You see exactly how your grades are evaluated.
Rule-Based, Not Guessing
We compare your grades against actual program requirements, not estimates or averages.
Always Honest
If requirements aren't met, we say so clearly and explain what's missing.
Verification Required
We encourage you to verify all results directly with institutions.
Important Limitations
What We Don't Know
- Requirements Change: Universities update program requirements regularly. Our data may not reflect current requirements.
- Interview or Portfolio: Some programs require interviews, portfolios, or aptitude tests beyond grades alone.
- Catchment Areas: Some programs may have geographic or quota-based restrictions we can't predict.
- Special Cases: Universities may grant exceptions based on special circumstances we can't see.
- Specific Grade Combinations: Some programs may require specific subject combinations not just individual grades.
What Should You Do With These Results?
- 1Use this as a starting point. WhatCanIStudy shows possibilities, but shouldn't be your only research.
- 2Contact universities directly. Call, visit websites, or email the admissions office with your specific grades.
- 3Ask about close matches. If you're close but not meeting requirements, ask if alternative pathways exist.
- 4Get official guidance. School counselors and institution admissions teams are your best resources.
Have Questions?
If you notice outdated program data or have feedback about how WhatCanIStudy works, please contact the institution directly to verify current requirements or reach out with your feedback.