If you need additional support, we recommend reading ‘managing stress when waiting for results’ by AQA.
IF YOU DON’T GET THE RESULTS YOU WERE HOPING FOR
If you feel disappointed on results day, don’t worry, there are many options available for you.
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Talk to your teacher or careers adviser. They have experience of results day and can talk with you about the different options available and what your next steps can be.
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You can always resit your exams to reach the required grade, or you could consider alternative options.
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Further Education colleges provide a first-class education if you are still looking to progress.
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You may decide to go down the apprenticeship route and begin earning straight away – jobs in every industry, at every size of business, are open to apprenticeships, and they are a great way to learn while you earn. For more information, we recommend visiting Apprenticeships/gov.uk
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If you don’t get the results you needed for your first-choice university course, it doesn’t mean your dreams of going to university are over. You can visit Ucas Clearing to see which university courses still have availability that you may be interested in attending.
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Many students find that after results day, they need time to decide what they want to do and choose to take a gap year. You can use this time to reflect on where you want your career to go and use it for your personal development, and this could be through building on life skills, trying something new, or volunteering.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR RESULTS DAY?
Remember that whatever your results, there are always options, advice and support available to you.
We know everyone is different, and no journey is the same, so it’s important not to compare your experience to that of your friends.
If you would like to learn more about the options available to you, hear from professionals about the world of work and discover over up to 35,000 different live jobs, as well as training and apprenticeship opportunities, our Skills London career fair is free to attend at London ExCeL on 24 and 25 November 2023.
Skills London is the UK’s largest jobs and careers event for 14 – 24-year-olds, connecting young people with over 100 potential employers, education and skills providers to give practical advice and information, helping the next generation to discover a future that works for them.