The computer selection of B.E.C.E candidates into Senior High School has come to stay despite the initial problems encountered when it was initially introduced. Placement of candidates is done based on their raw marks in the four core subjects (Mathematics, English Language, Integrated Science and Social studies) and two highest scoring subjects out of the remaining six.

The performance of your ward in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is greatly affected by the Senior High School your he/she attends. However, competition into the best public Senior High School is keen.

Below is the 2008 cut off marks for General Science, Business, General Arts and Home Economics of some senior high schools

 Schools which tend to take higher intake have their cut off marks low. On the average, if a pupil is to make Wesley Girl’s or Mfanstipim for instance, he/she must obtain a mark of about 75 in Mathematics, English Language, Social Studies, Int. Science and any other two subjects.

Most Schools in Accra have limited vacancies in the boarding house, freshers are therefore made day students in the first year. 

Parents are adviced to visit the schools they want their ward to attend before they are selected  as first or second choice.