A student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has shared his inspiring journey of writing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination four times before finally securing admission into the Department of Systems Engineering. The student, known online as @Your_Robinness, detailed his scores across multiple attempts, drawing widespread attention and praise on social media.
Four Attempts, One Goal
In a post that resonated with many aspiring university students, @Your_Robinness disclosed that he took the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on four separate occasions between 2023 and 2024. His first attempt in the 2023 UTME mock yielded a score of 253, followed by a 2023 UTME score of 310. Despite this strong performance, he was not admitted into UNILAG's Systems Engineering program. Undeterred, he tried again in 2024, scoring 317 in the mock and an impressive 349 in the actual UTME. This final score, combined with his performance in the school's post-UTME screening, earned him admission into his desired course.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The post quickly garnered reactions from followers who praised his resilience and determination. User @eni_is23884 commented, "Wowww!!!!! You're sooo resilient. Is this a sign??" Another user, @Javier1eth_, asked about his post-UTME scores, while @notthatbravo simply called him "My BGS. superdad." @buikearc added, "Congrats champ." The story highlights the perseverance required to gain admission into competitive programs at top Nigerian universities.
Broader Context of JAMB and University Admissions
This story is part of a larger trend of students sharing their JAMB experiences online. In a related report, a former UNILAG applicant who was denied admission despite scoring above the cut-off mark eventually rewrote JAMB and secured a place at Afe Babalola University. Similarly, the University of Ibadan admitted a brilliant student to study Medicine and Surgery after he scored 335 in JAMB and passed the post-UTME with a margin of 7 points above the cut-off.
Other UNILAG Admission Stories
In another case, an Arts student applying to study Law at UNILAG scored 248 in JAMB but only 18.75 out of 30 in the post-UTME, leading him to change his institution and course. These narratives underscore the challenges and triumphs of the Nigerian university admission process, where persistence often pays off.
@Your_Robinness's journey serves as an inspiration to many, proving that multiple attempts and consistent effort can lead to success. His story continues to circulate online, encouraging others to stay determined in their academic pursuits.
