A level results day guide: what to expect

Here is the complete guide of what to expect on results day. No matter your result, you have options available to you.

We understand that the past year has been full of changes, disrupting the normal pattern of academics. Classes have been online, teachers only available through email and the adjustment that comes from completely unprecedented events. As with the 2020 exam cycle, 2021 brought teacher assessed results. In addition to this, non standardised exams have been introduced, which may have impacted your grades further.

When is Results day?

Results day this year is to be held on Tuesday 10th of August.

You will pick up your results from your school or college from whatever time they open.

Worried About Not Meeting Your Grades?

No matter the results of your A levels you need to remember that pandemics’ impact on the past years events have affected and disrupted your education. Therefore whatever the result you should be incredibly proud of all the hard work and effort you have put into the exams. Do not panic, there are always options for whatever path you wish to take. From Retakes to clearing, there are far more paths than you think

Didn’t meet your required grades in your A levels?

Appealing your grades

Don’t feel like you have been graded fairly?

If you believe that you have not achieved the grades that you deserved, you can appeal your grades. Perhaps you believe that your teacher has misgraded you perhaps due to an admin error or even bias. In addition if there have been extenuating circumstances that have not been considered,  for example mental health issues or perhaps a family crisis. 

As a result of the pandemic, if you are unhappy with the grades given to you this year it is important to know that every student has the right to appeal their grades due to the teacher-based assessments.  

Resit your exams

Feel like we did not perform to your best ability?

This year has been full of unexpected challenges that may mean you haven’t been able to perform to the standard that you expected. You have the option to resit your exams. These could give you the much needed boost to get the grades needed to achieve your goals.

Here at Rochester Independent College we have the ideal solution, a one year A level retake course. ( LINK TO https://rochester-college.org/study-with-us/retakes/one-year-a-level-retakes)

This could be your chance to completely reinvent your grades in an environment that is completely focused on academics, with world class tutors to help you realise your potential and achieve your dream future.

Final Thoughts 

Regardless of your results, you should be incredibly proud of yourself. YOu have worked hard in a situation that was completely unpredictable, disrupting everything from home life to your academics. Many things may have caused you to perform differently to how you expected, from online learning, non standardised exams or personal issues. This should not mean that you should have to give up on the future you have planned.

Don’t worry as there are options after your A level results to get to where you want to be.  

Take this time to think over your options carefully and consider what’s best for you.  And remember to stay safe and good luck with your future studies!