So as a Scottish student, I received my exam results on Tuesday last week. I'm aware that a lot more results are being revealed in the coming days, so I just wanted to do a mini post to bring together my advice for this stressful time.
-Despite common perception, exam results really don't have to define your entire life! Where there's a will there's a way, and I can almost guarantee that no matter what that piece of paper says, if you want it bad enough, you WILL get to where you want to be in life!
-Don't stress over what other people will think. It's natural for parents, teachers and peers to want you to succeed, but no matter how things go they will always be willing to support you.
-Speak to people if you have queries about the aftermath of your results. Your teachers and parents will always be keen to help you! You can also contact universities etc directly- most will have a specific hotline or email address for results day. Check their websites for more details.
-Don't be afraid to use clearing. Last year, 1/8 of people accepted into universities got their place this way. It's not a subject I'm totally aware on, so if it applies to you, I'd recommend checking UCAS website.
-Ensure you get some sleep! It's inevitable that stress will make it hard to get a full nights rest, but regardless of how it goes, results day takes a physical and emotional toll on us all!
-Above and beyond all of these, remember to think positive, be positive- and positive things will happen! I can't reiterate enough the fact that results don't define your whole life- there's always another doorway to success!
Walt Disney, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln- what do all these 'household names' have in common?
All 4(and countless more) had a rough road to success, overcoming many obstacles to get to where they wanted.
So, never give up, and in the words of Dory, just keep swimming!
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