Getting admitted into a course you didn’t really want can feel like settling for less. You’re grateful for admission, but deep down, it’s not what you pictured for yourself. I know right! I can relate too.

So, should you rewrite JAMB? The answer depends on one thing: how much does your dream course really matter to your future plans?

If your current course has zero connection to what you truly want, and you already know you’ll be unhappy or unmotivated studying it, rewriting JAMB might be worth considering. Spending 4–5 years studying something you dislike can be mentally draining. You know that saying just give it a try you will get to love it, o yes! But it dosen’t work for everyone so going for what you like is not a bad decision.

But before rushing to register again, ask yourself:

Can you do an internal transfer after the first year?

Can your current course still lead you into the career you want?

Are you ready for the stress, cost, and uncertainty of rewriting?

Sometimes rewriting works out perfectly. Other times, students lose the admission they already had and still don’t get a better offer.

Don’t rewrite JAMB just because of pressure or vibes. Rewrite because you have a clear plan.

At the end of the day, admission is important, but so is studying something you can actually see yourself growing in.

Would you stay in a course you don’t like just because you got admission?