Results day FAQs

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{"accordionId":"ad5bc0d9","accordionHeading":"Results Day","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"What happens on Results Day?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EResults Day can feel busy and emotional, especially if it\u2019s your first time receiving exam grades. There are many ways to make the day feel more manageable, from opening your results with friends or family, speaking to your teachers or wellbeing advisors \u2013 there\u2019s no right or wrong way to do it, whatever helps you feel most supported.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor A level students, your university\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.ucas.com/applying/after-you-apply/clearing-and-results-day/results-day/what-your-application-status-means\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eapplication status\u003C/a\u003E may be updated through UCAS before or shortly after receiving your grades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETips to help on Results Day:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpeak to teachers or support staff if you need any help or advice on the day\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive yourself time to process your results\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA level students:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave your UCAS login details ready\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake a note of your university choices phone numbers and any other choices that offer clearing*, in case things don\u2019t go to plan\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E*Clearing is the process that helps students find university courses with available places after Results Day. Find out more about clearing \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4rncqt\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What happens if I don\u0027t get the grades I hoped for?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing is to take a breath and remember you\u2019re not alone! Results Day can be a stressful day for some, and it can feel overwhelming when you\u2019re unsure of the next steps.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, what should you do?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1) Ask for help\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are many people you can speak to from teachers and parents to career advisers and even the college or university you hope to attend.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2) Understand your options\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of your options could look like:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/home/student-support/results-day/faqs/?oa=c9fb0ce7-1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?oa=c9fb0ce7-1\u0022\u003EAppealing\u003C/a\u003E or requesting a review of marking\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EClearing\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERe-sitting your exams\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETaking a gap year\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve put together\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/articles/gcse-results-not-what-you-expected-heres-what-to-do-next/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGCSE\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/articles/didn-t-get-the-a-level-results-you-hoped-for-here-s-what-to-do-next/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EA level\u003C/a\u003E guides to help you explore these different pathways in more detail!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3) Take a moment\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough it may feel like a setback, your results don\u2019t define you. Exam grades are only a part of your journey and it\u2019s important to recognise that you made it this far! Take a moment to collect your thoughts and practice some deep breathing to help calm any worries.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What happens if I do better than I was expecting?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EDoing better than expected can open up new opportunities. Some students choose to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplore different academic or career pathways\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplore different sixth forms, or colleges, or \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.ucas.com/applying/after-you-apply/clearing-and-results-day/results-day/can-i-change-my-mind\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Euniversities\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplore different courses\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore making quick decisions, it\u2019s worth taking some time to understand all your options. A good place to start is by doing some research and speak to teachers or advisers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E"}]}

{"accordionId":"f2b4f883","accordionHeading":"Results","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"How do I get my results?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EPlease contact your school or college to confirm what arrangements are in place for you to collect your results.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"I\u2019m a private candidate, how do I get my results?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EPlease contact the school or college where you sat your examinations, they will confirm what arrangements are in place for you to collect your results.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"How were my grades calculated?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EYour exam papers were marked by qualified subject experts, who undertook extensive training to ensure they marked all papers accurately.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll our examiners go through a series of quality assurance checks, to ensure their marking is accurate.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your qualification had NEA (coursework) marked by your centre, our moderators reviewed your centre\u2019s marking to ensure it is marked to the correct standard \u2013 we sometimes make some adjustments to their marks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen all marking and moderation was completed \u2013 our senior examiners reviewed a range of work and set grade boundaries for each qualification.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFurther information on the awarding process, including a guide to Grade boundaries is available \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/home/administration/the-exam-process/#tab_7\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What are grade boundaries? How are they calculated?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EGrade boundaries are the minimum number of marks that a learner needs to achieve for each grade.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs exams are different each year, so are the grade boundaries. Grade boundaries are determined following the awarding process and are released on the day results are issued\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA guide to Grade boundaries is available \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/home/administration/the-exam-process/#tab_7\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Where can grade boundaries be accessed?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can access grade boundaries for your qualifications on Results Day from our website \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/#tab_0\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"When can I collect my certificate?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EWe send your certificate to your school or college within 12 weeks of Results Day. Please ask your school/college about when and how you can collect your certificate.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Does my AS grade count towards next year\u2019s A level?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EAS qualifications in England are stand alone qualifications and do not contribute to the A level.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"How do I resit my exams?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you would like to resit any of your exams, please talk with your school or college who can discuss the options that are available to you. Please note, for some qualifications, you will be able to resit in the Autumn series.\u003C/p\u003E"}]}

{"accordionId":"bf5486f8","accordionHeading":"Post Results Services","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"What should I do if I\u0027m unsure about my results?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a question about your results, please talk to staff at your school or college \u2013 they will be able to offer you advice and guidance.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What are \u0027Post Results Services\u0027?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the publication of results for each examination series, we offer a range of \u2018Post Results Services\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following services are available:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccess to scripts: we provide an electronic copy of your exam papers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReview of marking: we review our marking to ensure your work was marked accurately in line with the mark scheme\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EClerical re-check: we re-check that all marks have been included and added up correctly.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYour grade could go up, go down, or stay the same following a clerical re-check or review of marking.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What guidance is available to \u0027Post Results Services\u0027?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EA comprehensive guide to our services, including deadlines are available \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/#tab_1\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"How can I apply for \u0027Post Results Services\u0027?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EIf your school or college believes that we have made an error in assessing your work, they can request a review on your behalf. If you are a private candidate, you can apply directly to us.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What are the deadlines for these services?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EDeadlines for our \u2018Post Results Services\u2019 are available \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/#tab_1\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Do I have to pay for a review of marking?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EPlease note, you will need to apply for a Post Result Service through your school or college. We only charge for a review of marking if your grade doesn\u0027t change following the review, and will send an invoice to your school and college.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What do I do if I\u0027m still unhappy with the outcomes of the \u0027Post Results Services\u0027?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EIf, following a review of marking, your school or college believes there is still an error, they can submit an appeal on your behalf.\u003C/p\u003E"}]}

{"accordionId":"c9fb0ce7","accordionHeading":"Appeals","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"What is an appeal?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EIf, following a review of marking, your school or college believes there is still an error, they can submit an appeal on your behalf. Please note, your school/college must request a \u2018Post Results Service\u2019 and receive a response from us before requesting an appeal.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What guidance is available to appeals?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EYour school or college can provide you with further information and support. Private candidates can apply directly to us. It is important you understand the following points:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYour school/college must request a \u2018Post-Results Service\u2019 and receive a response from us before requesting an appeal.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYour grade could go up, go down, or stay the same following an appeal.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou must give your permission to your school or college before they apply for an appeal on your behalf.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA full guide to appeals is available \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.eduqas.co.uk/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/#tab_2\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"How can I apply for an appeal?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EIf, following a review of marking, your school or college believes there is still an error, they can submit an appeal on your behalf. Private candidates can apply directly to us.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"Can my grades go down if I appeal?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EYour grade could go up, go down, or stay the same following an appeal.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"How will my university know if my grade is changed after appeal?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EWe will inform UCAS of any change to your grade, up to the final date of 3rd September set by UCAS however, please contact your prospective university to confirm any change in grade/s.\u003C/p\u003E"}]}

{"accordionId":"12320f2f","accordionHeading":"University applications","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"I\u0027m waiting on a university place, what can I do?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EWe offer a priority review of marking service for students whose university place is at risk.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is important you inform your school or college as soon as possible so they can promptly request a review \u2013 the deadline for submission is August 21st.\u003C/p\u003E"},{"accordionTitle":"What support is available if I\u0027m applying to university and didn\u0027t get the grades I needed for my first and second choice?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"\u003Cp\u003EUCAS offers a process known as \u2018clearing\u2019, whereby you can consider going to a different university/course where places are still available.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are a number of organisations available that can provide support and guidance, we have provided a summary of the organisations \u003Ca href=\u0022/ed/home/student-support/results-day/support-and-contacts/\u0022 title=\u0022Support and Contacts\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E"}]}

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