It's that time of year already and no doubt you are a
little apprehensive as to what your results are going to be and what to do when
you open that letter!
We work with hundreds of students yearly, making sure that we get you on the best possible pathway with your results.
Here we outline some of our most popular tips to make sure GCSE Results Day goes smoothly...
We work with hundreds of students yearly, making sure that we get you on the best possible pathway with your results.
Here we outline some of our most popular tips to make sure GCSE Results Day goes smoothly...
Stay in Touch
Top up your mobile – whether you get the results you wanted
or not you’ll be spending a long time talking/texting/posting social media to
family and friends. Make sure you can contact those that matter on the day.
Chances are they'll be thinking of you.
Be Prepared
Discuss with your parents, lecturer, or a careers adviser
what your options are now you have your results.
Speaking to someone about things will allow you to respond much quicker and take away much of the worry about your next steps.
Speaking to someone about things will allow you to respond much quicker and take away much of the worry about your next steps.
Stay Focused
Focus on your own situation and not what others are going to
do. There’s an awful lot of emotion attached to results day so make sure that
you are thinking about your own future as much as possible and don’t get
dragged into other people's drama.
Take your time
Regardless of whether you get the results you want,
understand that there is still time for you to consider what you want to do.
Speak to family and friends or speak to a careers adviser at your local
college/sixth form. We're here to help every day and are unbiased, supportive
and informed as to what your options are.
Don't be a Sheep!
Don’t be swayed by the crowd. When lots of people are doing
one thing it can take a lot of courage to say you want to do something
different. Remember, you have to live YOUR life, not someone else’s!
Don't Panic
If you’re panicking, find somewhere calm to get things
together. Even asking for some time alone can make others realise you need some
space. Focus on your breathing and clear your mind. Taking five minutes to
gather your thoughts can stop you making a rushed decision (or saying something
that you may later regret!)
Give yourself a Break
Appreciate your achievements. Whatever your results you’ve
just completed nearly two decades of non-stop education! You’ve grown, learnt
and developed so much that you may be an entirely different person. That
learning process continues throughout your life so enjoy what you’ve achieved
at this point but never stop trying to develop.
Whatever your results, remember we are here to support you
to make an educated and informed choice about your next steps. We are here at
Hartlepool College to have a friendly chat with you to discuss your options -
wherever and whatever they might be! Visit us, contact us via the main college
website or call our GCSE HOTLINE on 01429 857102
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