Results Day

It's that time of year again - A Level results day!

Young hopefuls are counting on grades to get them on to conditional university placements,  to secure careers and to represent their time in education - but what happens if you don't get the results you hoped for?

University

If you were hoping to go on to university, but haven't got the grades you needed, check UCAS. Make sure you're definitely not accepted before trying anything else! The next step is clearing - but not now. Begging for a university placement whilst feeling low isn't a great idea - you're more likely to accept the first opportunity that comes your way rather than thinking about your options. 

Don't panic, and instead think about what you really want. Now you don't have your first choices, do you still want to go to university? Do you still want to do the same course? Think about where you wanted the degree to take you, and whether second place will get you there, and if so, is it to the same standard?

Gap Year

Could it help to take a year out, and try again next year? Try work experience for a year, show your willing and passion, and reflect this in your personal statement. Did you know, mature students (typically aged 21 at start of study) are judged on experience rather than just qualifications? It counts for a LOT, as employers will tell you!


Work

If you were relying on these qualifications for a work position, see if you can talk to your prospective employer and negotiate a situation. Could you work part time whilst re-doing your A-levels to achieve the grades you desire? Could you offer to work for free over summer to prove your worth?

(Pssst, the answer is yes!)


Best of luck to you all!


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