Exam result’s day is just around the corner. Thursday 15th August for A Levels and Thursday 22nd August for GCSEs. For those who got the grades they needed, we celebrate your success with you. If you are now going to university you may find our tips for young adult carers going to university useful
However, for those of you who did not get quite what you needed or are still not sure what your next step is, there is a helpful article on the Young Minds website. Young Minds are agreat charity supporting mental health in young people.
I thought I would share some of the key points with you. If you didn’t quite get the grades you were hoping for, you do have some options to explore.
When you are ready you should chat through your options with a teacher or tutor. They could be a number of different things, such as;
- getting a remark,
- retaking an exam,
- switching subjects or thinking about a different careers options.
It is always good to talk things through with someone you trust, so once you know your options then chat them through to figure out which one suits you best.
Some key points to remember when figuring all this out, is that your results do not define you Young Minds says ‘We don’t usually think about what people got in their exams. Grades don’t stick in our minds when we think about the people we care about. Your true worth – how you see yourself – it’s not based on the grades you get. You’ve got lots of qualities that make you, you – like making people laugh, giving great advice, being creative, or whatever else sets you apart. Those qualities can’t be measured by exams.’
Young Minds suggests that you make a list of things in your life that don’t involve exams. ‘Exams are just a tiny piece of the puzzle. No matter what grades you get on results day, it’s still possible to have the future you want. There are so many paths to where you want to be. Your route might change, but your destination doesn’t have to.’
Life isn’t all about exams, even if it feels like it at the moment. Young Minds says ‘Make a list of the things that bring you joy and find time to do them. This can ease your stress and improve your mood. No need to feel guilty about carving out time for yourself – you’re allowed to have a life beyond exams.’
Lastly, remember that comparison is the thief of joy, maybe take the day off social media if it is hard to see others sharing their results. Remember you don’t have to share your results on social media, just because others have do not feel the pressure to share them too.
Please do contact your Young Carer/Young Adult Carer adviser for support or just a catch up we would love to hear how you got on.
Helen
