A young Nigerian who previously worked as a POS attendant and a schoolteacher has opened up about his journey through three JAMB examinations, revealing his scores and post-UTME results. He scored 276, 273, and 313 in the respective exams and eventually gained admission to study a medical course at the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
First JAMB Attempt and Rejection
In 2018, the young man, identified as @Uniqueevans001 on social media, wrote his first JAMB examination. He applied to study Medicine and Surgery at UNIBEN and scored 276 without attending any tutorials or having the necessary textbooks. However, he scored only 59 in the UNIBEN post-UTME and was offered a course in Forestry, which he rejected.
During this period, he worked various jobs to earn money, including operating a POS machine, teaching home lessons, and working as a private school teacher. He explained, “I took my JAMB (UTME). I chose MBBS and applied for UNIBEN, scored 276 without attending any tutorial and without even having the necessary books. I scored 59 in UNIBEN post-UTME, I was given Forestry. During this period I was doing all kinds of jobs to get money. I worked in a POS.”
Second Attempt and Another Setback
In 2019, he sat for JAMB again and scored 273. This time, he applied to Delta State University (DELSU) but scored only 50 in their post-UTME, resulting in another admission failure. He continued working as a POS attendant to support himself. He added, “2019 came, I applied and scored 273 in UTME but picked DELSU this time. I scored 50 in their post-UTME. I wasn't admitted. I continued working in a POS trying to get money then. I inquired from people how they were scoring.”
Third Attempt Success with 313
Determined to improve, he researched how high scorers prepared and adopted a disciplined study method. In 2020, he scored 313 in JAMB and gained admission to UNIBEN to study a medical course. He said, “Up to 300 in JAMB, it was like magic. I joined different platforms asking questions. I found out it was by reading and also getting the right books to read. Omo, I read and burnt the midnight candle. In 2020, I applied and scored 313. See happiness. For my mind, nothing can stop me.”
Inspiration and Related Stories
His story echoes that of another young man who worked at a filling station before securing admission to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Ibadan after three JAMB attempts. Similarly, a young Nigerian lady who skipped JAMB altogether relocated to the United States for her studies, despite being mocked for working as a POS operator.
