The most basic requirement is a proof of identity which has always been the Biometric Birth Certificate. To be on the safer side, I would encourage you to start the process of getting one and have the receipt ready to show in case the certificate isn't ready before your interview dates. Of course, you should also carry your National Identity Card e.g. Ghana Card along.
Failure to show a proof of identity -can lead to a lot of frustrations and anxiety on the day of interview. Prepare yourself against such occurrences.
It is advisable you don’t laminate any of your documents that have biometric codes on them. Such documents include biometric birth certificates, senior high certificates e.g. waec certificates. I had laminated my birth certificate before and the time I needed to use it the most, couldnt until I had done a new one to replace the laminated one. I know, we all want to keep our documents neat and nice by laminating them, but that might not be accepted in some circumstances where it would be difficult to scan laminated documents for verification.
Having said that, the next important item you would be asked to bring is a proof of grades or result slip. It’s good to have the original ones available but you could send your the online version if the original ones are not yet available. All academic records will be subjected to verifications from the issuing authorities of such documents
You should send any proof of change of names on your certificates. If you have affidavit certificates or you have done a gazette to resolve different names on your certificates, it would be helpful for you to send them along. You should know some of these things take some time to resolve especially when they have to be done at national level because they have not been decentralised at our district level enough. Some schools might give you some grace period when you’re offered admission to rectify any conflicting names or spelling mistakes on your certificates or documents. Most institutions could guide you through how to resolve such problems because they have encountered such issues countless number of times if only the documents are authentic.
Checking your sms or email addresses for confirmation of invitation to interview is important. That is why it is important to give accurate contact details during your application process. Inaccurate information about how the schools can contact you will negatively affect your chances of getting the interview dates as well as admission offers.
Having some extra money on you will be helpful in case you need a place to sleep or something to eat. In that way, you don’t feel stranded in strange places where you don’t know anyone.
Ensure you’re aware of security situations or safety issues about the areas you’re going for the interviews. Don’t compromise on your safety. You need to be alive in order to attend school to benefit society not when you’re dead.
In addition to that, other requirements will be specified in official email or messages from the college or university regarding their interview or admission process. You would need to invest in a better network provider and any smartphones to keep yourself updated all the time.
Last but not the least, spare some time to go to official websites of the institutions as well as the regulating authorities for any information to keep yourself updated. These include schools, colleges, universities among others
