I mean, come on, it's totally natural to wonder if you can put Ahmadu Bello University as your second option when you're filling out your JAMB or if you're thinking of switching institutions.
You know what? Since ABU is in the north, where the competition might not be as cutthroat as in the west or east, it could be a pretty good idea for them to consider second-choice candidates during their admission process.
Considering all these factors, it's only fair to question your chances if you put ABU as your second choice. But don't worry, I got your back!
In this post, I'm gonna shed some light on a few things and help you figure out whether you should stick with ABU as your second choice (if you've already done that) or if you should seriously consider them now if you're still thinking about it. Let's dive in! 🎉
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Some Backgrounds About Competition For Admission Into ABU
Let me give you the lowdown on ABU's admission competition! So, back in 2020, Ahmadu Bello University was all the rage, attracting a whopping 82,984 applicants, making it the second most chosen university in Nigeria. And get this, international students loved it too, as it emerged as the top pick for them that year!
Now, fast forward to 2022, things got a bit messy. The university couldn't conduct its post-UTME due to that super-long ASUU strike. So, they had to combine those aspirants with the ones eyeing the 2023 admission, and that's how they ended up holding the 2023 post-UTME for the two-year batch of hopefuls.
You should know, ABU is like the cool kid on the block. It's the most popular and the best university in the north, hands down.
But here's the kicker - with all those numbers, should the university still accept second-choice candidates?
Let me throw another fact at you: every year, they only take in around 10,000 lucky students out of a crazy 50,000 applicants! Can you believe that? For instance, back in 2019/2020, they matriculated over 10,000 freshers out of a staggering 60,000 aspirants.
So, with all this info in mind, it's quite a dilemma, don't you think? ABU's got a lot of demand, and they can only take in a limited number of students. It's like getting into an exclusive party!
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ABU Won't Open Its Admission Portal For 2nd Choice Candidates
As part of its admission process, the university, after UTME, will request the list of its applicants for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Only the first-choice candidates will be asked for!
This list will be uploaded to its admission portal for the candidates to apply for its post-UTME online. Such candidates will start the application by logging in with their JAMB registration number and state of origin (as it's in the JAMB portal).
If you're a second-choice candidate and your JAMB registration number is not collected from JAMB, you won't be able to log in, at this stage, in order to fill out the online post-UTME form.
With this, it's apparent that the university doesn't open its admission portal to second-choice candidates in the first place. So, how will it admit people that can't apply for the post-UTME or participate in its exams in the first place?
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ABU Won't Admit Second Choice Candidates For The Same Reasons
So far, with a competitive school and that post-UTME method, it's gonna be tough to get in as a second-choice candidate.
But you know what? It's not surprising at all. The university can't possibly take in all its first-choice candidates (that never happens anywhere!), so why would they even bother looking at second-choice candidates?
So, don't be fooled by what your friends, teachers, or anyone else might say. Ahmadu Bello University isn't the kind of place that admits second-choice candidates. Just keeping it real with ya! 😄
Conclusion
Oh, I totally get where you're coming from! So, it's one of those northern schools, huh? You're thinking they should be more inclusive and admit everyone, right? Well, I hear ya, but unfortunately, that's a big no-no!
See, this university has never and won't ever take candidates who consider it their backup option. It's just the way they roll, you know? They want students who are genuinely interested and committed to being a part of their community.
But hey, don't lose hope! If you really want to get in, here's the deal: Make sure you meet their JAMB cut-off mark and be ready to take that post-UTME. Plus, you gotta make the university your first choice, or if it wasn't already, you can totally change it to the top spot. That way, you'll have a shot at getting in and becoming part of the gang! Good luck, mate! 🤞🏽😄
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