Ghana Secondary Credentials
Please refer to your school documents to see which of the following education tracks you should reference.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Track
Requirements & Standards
| Required Credentials | 1. Junior Secondary Education/Basic Education Certificate Examination Score Report (if not yet graduated) 2. Academic Transcript 10th and 11th grade 3. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Score Report 4. WAEC Result Checker PIN (Scratch Card PIN) |
| English Proficiency | Exempt |
| Grade/GPA Requirements | An average of grades B or better; at least a recalculated GPA of 2.74 on a 4-point scale, over your last three years.* |
*This does not guarantee that you will be admitted.
Grading Scale
| WASSCE Letter Grade | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points |
|---|---|---|
WASSCE Letter Grade A1, B2 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation A | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 4 |
WASSCE Letter Grade B3, C4, C5 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation B | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 3 |
WASSCE Letter Grade C6, D7, D8 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation C | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 2 |
WASSCE Letter Grade F9 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation F | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 0 |
National Certificate Track
Requirements & Standards
| Required Credentials | 1. Junior Secondary Education/Basic Education Certificate Examination Score Report (if not yet graduated) 2. Academic Transcripts for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade (if available) 3. National Certificate I 4. National Certificate II |
| English Proficiency | Exempt |
| Grade/GPA Requirements | An average of grades B or better; at least a recalculated GPA of 2.74 on a 4-point scale, over your last three years.* |
*This does not guarantee that you will be admitted.
Grading Scale
| Transcript/Mark Sheet Numerical Grade | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points |
|---|---|---|
Transcript/Mark Sheet Numerical Grade 80-100 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation A | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 4 |
Transcript/Mark Sheet Numerical Grade 70-79 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation B | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 3 |
Transcript/Mark Sheet Numerical Grade 50-69 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation C | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 2 |
Transcript/Mark Sheet Numerical Grade 40-49 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation D | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 1 |
Transcript/Mark Sheet Numerical Grade 0-39 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation F | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 0 |