3 Things To Do After Waec

It has finally come and gone. You've finally crossed a hurdle
that every college student dreams of leaping over. Now you face an even difficult hurdle , where to go from here. Now you're done with WAEC, what's next ?

This is a very tough decision as it could have a big impact on what the future would look like for you.You also have seen many people with different ambitions while in school that ended up taking an entirely different route once they are out of school.

Speaking honestly, you should have taken care of it before now, but since it's here now let's find a way to deal with it.

Here are three things to do after WAEC

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Option 1

Writing JAMB With Hope Of Getting An Admission Into The Higher Institution 

This option had very few entrants in past years but has recorded a remarkable increase, probably because most parents want their child to go into tertiary education at a very early age. How do you know it's your best choice?.

What You Should Consider Before Choosing This Option.

1.How Prepared You Are For High Level Education 

It's no mystery that life in the tertiary institution is full of several challenges.Are you really ready to leave home and take on more responsibility?. When you get to school you'll have to live independent of your parents. You decide whether or not to attend lectures, what type of association you'll keep, how serious you will be with your studies as well other major decisions.

Are you ready for this? If not, then you will definitely get lost.

2.Moral Decline : 

This is actually one of the reason why other parents hesitate to send their children into higher learning institutions.You will find yourself in an environment where moral values has been degraded. For someone with an unhealthy upbringing, staying undefiled would represent a very difficult challenge. Cultism, immoral sexual activities and advanced examination malpractice are so prevalent in the tertiary institution. Can you handle the pressure?

3.Funds 

Proper consideration should be given to where funds for your education would be coming from. If it's a steady and reliable source,then you have no qualms. Anything other than the aforementioned might distort your chances of finishing high level education. We are sure you don't plan to stop on the way.

4.Choosing The Right Field Of Study : 

What are you passionate about? What employment opportunities are available? Does it have entrepreneurial advantage?.

This becomes important because of the high rate of unemployment in the country. Your desired course should give you the opportunity to start up a profitable business once you're done with school.

If you can get a well paying job after graduation, that would be a bonus. Otherwise, you could set up a firm where you can practice what you have studied.

If can find a way to meet up with requirements attached to this option, then you're surely ripe for higher education. It's the best thing to do after WAEC. Do not hesitate to go for it!.

Option 2 

Get A Menial Job, Save Some Money ,Then Go To School.

Students who would like to choose this option would have to spend a year or two doing any paid job to raise money for their higher education.Some times,this can also be done just to get practical experience of what you wish to study in the tertiary institution.

What You Should Consider Before Choosing This Option 

1.Number Of Years Involved

Spending time away from school work and hoping to jump right back into it at some other time has proven to be a very difficult assignment. Therefore ,choosing this option would require a lot of effort.You'll have to find a way to stay attached to your book while also filling out your duties at work. A workable daily schedule might help you do this. Plan to study at night while you work during the day.
It is super difficult, but you can do it?

You must battle sleep while studying or you might get nowhere.

2.Nature Of Business 

The type of work you will be doing this period is very important for several reasons.Since you still intend to go to school, do not take up a job that would entirely distract you from your goal. A teaching job would give you the best platform to work while you prepare.

Another suggestion would be looking for a job directly related to what you want to study in the higher institution. This will give you time to practice what you will get a wider range of information about in the future. 

It will also make it easier for you to start up a business independently, when you're done with school.

3.Money To Be Realized 

The amount of money you're expecting at the expiration of the period should be just enough to get you started with your tertiary education or you would have wasted your time.

If you can meet up with this requirements, then you are good to go. It's the next best thing to do after WAEC. Do not hesitate!

Option 3

Start Up An Entrepreneurship Business 

Not every form of business requires tertiary education, all you need to get going could be some skills that you may even have when you are done with secondary school.

Here Are Three Ideas You Can Work On, Even Without Money

What You Should Consider Before Choosing This Option 

1.Nature Of The Business 

There are many entrepreneurial firms offering different goods and services,therefore if you wish to join the crew then you must find out the most profitable ones.

Here are some you could possibly choose from:

• Sales service
• Bead making
• Counselling
• Assembling and repair works
• Photography
• Production of home used items -Liquid soap,perfume etc
• Online Business- Blogging, Free lancing, Online marketing and lots more.
• Computer works. 

Once you've made your choice, the next thing to do would be to contact an expert in the field for guidance on how to start up.
To thrive as an entrepreneur, there must be something unique about the product or service you are offering. The business should also be one that offers opportunity for expansion as time goes by.

2.Your Passion For The Business 

True, you can grow passionate about something you initially had little interest in,but choosing a field you are really passionate about makes the task of coping with the difficulties associated a lot easier.

If you dislike soccer ,then venturing into soccer journalism would be a very odd prospect.

3.How Much You'll Have To Spend: 

Identifying this figure helps you determine whether you are financially capable of venturing into the business.You could get your parents or a friend to sponsor you (that's if you need a capital for startup)
Identifying how much you'll have to spend also helps you calculate at least to an extent,the profit you expect to make after a certain period.

4.Profit : 

This is the sole reason behind every business venture. Which ever business you're going into should be really profitable. In fact, it should have the possibility of making you rich.

If you can meet up with these conditions, then you're good to go. It's the next best thing to do after WAEC. Do not hesitate!

Conclusion 

Having read through this, you should have some options running through your mind right now. Let your parents or a trusted friend make further suggestions for you while you choose the best.

As the opening passages explained, the choices you make now effectively contributes to where you'll get to in the future. Choose wisely. Your next choice is really crucial.

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