Exam Results
Got your results? What next?
You may be depending on your exam results to enter colleges or universities. If you do not achieve the results you are looking for then there are other options available to you. Some students who have achieved well and, would normally, have secured a place, may now be faced with uncertainty as in the current climate, universities do not have a large number, if any, of clearance spaces (although there are still some available).
You will need to move quickly to get ahead of the crowds expected at some institutions. However, there is help available and the most important thing you should remember is not to panic or make a decision without thinking it through properly and with the appropriate people and advice (see Connexions and The Samaritans below).
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Talk to Connexions
A level results are out on 19th August and GCSE results on 24th August. If you need someone to talk to about your results – whether they are better or worse than expected – come along to the Connexions centre where our staff will be happy to talk you through your options.
We are open from 1pm to 5pm from Mondays to Fridays and you can come along without making an appointment. Qualified advisers are on hand to help you with any decisions you need to make.
If you have changed your mind about going on to further learning, come and look at the vacancies and apprenticeships we have available to show you. If you have made a Last minute decision to go into learning, we have prospectuses and information which may help you to choose your course.
Don’t panic. Talk to us.
Kingston Connexions Centre
Connexions Kingston Centre
Argyll House
23 Brook Street
Kingston upon Thames KT1 2BN
Email:kingston@cfbt.com
Tel: 0208 082 6840
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Talk to The Samaritans
Samaritans offers 24 hour support to anyone in distress
As the time for exam results finally arrives Samaritans wants to remind students that if they need someone to talk to, our volunteers are here day or night. A recent survey by Samaritans and YouGov found that exams and the pressure to achieve high marks are one of the biggest worries* for nearly a third (30 %) of young people aged 18 to 24 in the country today. Nearly 1 in 6 calls to Samaritans are due to anxiety over exams and studying.**
Kaya Scodelario, who plays Effy Stonem in top teen drama Skins said: “Exams results are really hyped up. When I feel stressed, I try to relax by taking deep breaths and listening to nice music. Try to remember to be confident in yourself, to tell yourself that you have done your best.
Also, look at the broader picture - it’s not the end of the world. What is the worst thing that could happen? If you fail you can always retake your exams next year or look at another route to getting where you want.”
Bridget, Director of Kingston Samaritans said: “The build up to exam results and then dealing with the reality of them can be a time filled with heightened emotion as young people contemplate their futures. Panic, anxiety, fear and worrying about failure are just some of the emotions that might be running through the minds of students.
If you’re feeling disappointed, managing these feelings can seem impossible especially if in the midst of it all you feel like you have to deal with everything alone. Talking about how you feel can help you gain perspective, feel more in control and find solutions to your problems. If you feel you can’t speak to family or friends or need someone else to talk to, Samaritans is there to listen 24/7”
People can contact Samaritans:
by phone tel: 08457 90 90 90
email jo@samaritans.org,
text on 0772 590 90 90
face-to-face at 12 St Andrews Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4DT
Also see:
- The Prince's Trust
16-25 and not in education or employment? The Prince's Trust can help you gain confidence and the skills to improve your life.