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Allowing two Category A choices increased pressure on top SHSs – Dr Tandoh

The former GES official stressed that choosing a school does not guarantee admission, as placement has always been determined by a combination of student choice, merit and available capacity.
Former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh Former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has criticised the decision to allow students to select two Category A schools in the 2026 Senior High School (SHS) placement exercise.
According to him, the policy significantly increased demand for schools whose available places were already limited, contributing to the difficulties surrounding this year’s placement process.
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