We’ve put together some advice to help you cope with your feelings before, and on, exam results day. We hope this helps. The most important thing we want you to remember is that, even if things don’t go your way, there are always options open to you.
Don’t bottle your feelings up
If you’re nervous or anxious, talk about it. Tell your family or friends, or write it down in a diary. Don’t be embarrassed about your feelings – you might think nobody else is feeling this way but chances are they are. The Harrow College Careers Service will be available to help. Staff will be available on Thursday 17th August (A-Level results day) between 9am and 1pm at the Harrow on the Hill campus. Please call 0208 909 6208 or 0208 909 6411.
Make a plan
Be organised – know what time you’ve got to go and pick up your results and where you need to go. Think about what you might need to do if you don’t get the grades you were hoping for so you’re not panicking on the day.
For example, if your college or university place offer is dependent on you getting certain results, have their number handy so that you can call them on the day to see if they’re still willing to offer you the place. Also read up on the UCAS clearing system in advance.
The night before
Sleep may be the last thing on your mind the evening before results day but a good sleep will put you in a good frame of mind to face what lies ahead.
If you didn’t get the exam results you were hoping for
Do not panic. We repeat, do NOT panic. You have options if you didn’t get the exam grades you wanted. Take a deep breath and start talking. Speak to your teacher, careers adviser, and whoever else you can to find out what you should do next. Find out as much as you can before making a decision and remember, this is not the end of the world. There are lots of paths to success so use your disappointment as motivation to find yours.
If you got the exam results you wanted
Hooray! Massive well done to you and make sure you celebrate your tremendous achievement.
Enrolment at Harrow College starts on Thursday 23rd August (GCSE results day) so if you are interested in joining us for a September start, come to see us at enrolment - click here for enrolment dates and times. Our Careers team will also be available to help you on that day. For more information call 020 8909 6000.