Worried about results day?
Feeling anxious about your A Level or BTEC results?
Whether you’re heading into the final stretch of term or anxiously waiting for your grades, it’s completely normal to worry about how things will turn out. If you're stressed about not getting the results you were hoping for, you're not alone. But don't panic, there are plenty of ways to stay positive and explore your next steps, no matter what your grades look like.
Opportunity often hides within uncertainty
“As five rejections stared at me, I saw an option named Clearing. I hadn’t known what it meant, but after a little research, I understood Clearing to be a chance I wasn’t aware of. A gift, in a way.”
- Read Lena's story
“I’m glad my original plans didn’t work out. It’s very important to see Clearing as an opportunity – not something that will hold you back. Getting out of the mindset that Clearing courses aren’t prestigious is a great start because these courses will offer you opportunities to explore interests you didn’t know you had.”
- Read Isobel's story
“To think that if I had not ended up in Clearing and then chosen DMU, I would not have had this chance to visit the US, and may not have had the same openings for my career.”
- Read Manasvi's story