The above question has been asked by so many young people. With a smile on my face, I say yes to that. First, let us understand what we are talking about.
Most Nigerians refer to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) as the actual exam. This is a misconception. WAEC is the examining body and not the examination. West Africa School Certificate Exam (WASCE) is the exam conducted by WAEC.
It is expected that candidates who take WASCE have successfully completed the syllabus and are now ready to be tested. So, to pass WASCE without cheating, you have to successfully complete the syllabus.
Some people might say it's impossible! Well over time, the history of the human race has shown that impossibility can only exist when people have not made up their minds to achieve an objective.
Same goes for this exam. I will not forget what one of my secondary school teachers shared with us many years ago. He said his elder brother brought him from the village to the city. He couldn't attend secondary school because his elder brother's job required him to travel often with him.
Nevertheless, his elder brother gives him novels to read and summarize. And when he made up his mind to get a degree, he knew he needed to pass this exam. He asked his elder brother to buy textbooks for him to study.
He planned his study timetable and followed it judiciously. He also got past questions and practised with them. When he sat for the exam, he was comfortable with the questions and actually passed.
So, one can actually pass WASCE without cheating if one puts more effort into ones studies.
What do you think?
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