Meaning Of Popular WAEC Terms Like: Withheld, Held and Others

1. WAEC Result Withheld

Meaning:

This occurs when most students at a particular school get the same grade, it’s called a withheld result. WAEC finds this suspicious and will look into it more.

Possibility of Release: Slim

If the investigation shows that the students cheated, their results will be seized. If not, their results will be released.

2. WAEC Result Withheld

Meaning:

A held result is a little bit similar to the withheld one. It usually happens when there’s a a written remark from the invigilator about cheating or other exam misbehavior on a student’s answer booklet.

Possibility of Release: Slim

It’s not very likely the results will be given out, and the way it happens is almost the same as with a withheld result.

3. WAEC Result Outstanding

Meaning:

An outstanding result means that a student’s grade for certain subjects isn’t finished yet. This can happen if things like an extra answer sheet aren’t attached correctly or other reasons.

Possibility of Release: Medium

These grades usually come out after fixing the problems with the marks.

4. ‘No Result For This Candidate In The Specified Year’

Meaning:

‘No Result For This Candidate in the Specified Year‘ is a term is usually shown to candidates who took their exams in special centres.

Possibility of Release: Slim

The chances for release are very small in this case.

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