At stem4, we know that managing your anxiety when waiting for something as significant as your exam results can be a full-time job. But it’s also helpful to get great information and advice on what your options might be, no matter if you’ve done better or worse than expected.

Sometimes, you just need information and practical advice

So we reached out to our friends at The Student Room (TSR), and asked Mhairi Underwood, Head of Student Voice and Diversity and Student Advisory Board Programme Lead what information and resources The Student Room has developed for results day 2024.

Check out these resources before results day, so that you’re ready to take the next steps that are right for you, especially if you later end up dealing with something unexpected.

1. University clearing

For advice on Clearing, check out TSR’s Clearing and Results Day Hub.

2. General practical support

For overall practical support and advice for results day, check out TSR’s nine ways to be totally prepared for A Level and BTEC results days.

3. Dealing with unexpected results

For a comprehensive guide on what you can do about unexpected results for all types of exams (including Scottish Qualifications, BTEC and IB), have a look at TSR’s Exam Results 2022 hub.

4. Talking to someone

If it would help you to talk with a trained advisor, check out TSR’s ‘Ask a clearing and applications advisor’ thread. In the forum, students can speak to TSR UCAS-trained advisors.

5. Managing worrying thoughts and results day anxiety

If this seems overwhelming, don’t worry. stem4 has also put together some advice on how to manage worrying thoughts and anxiety about exam results day.

For more exam and results day support, from dealing with results day anxiety to telling someone your results, check out stem4’s other exam-related blogs.