GCSE's aren't the end of the world
Two years ago tomorrow (if I have worked that out correctly), I would have been collecting my GCSE results. I'm going to be completely honest, I wasn't actually that nervous before, because I was too busy feeling sorry for myself because I had a horrible case of tonsillitis from excessive 'yay I've left school' holiday drinking...naughty.
The only time it really hit me was when it was the day itself I began to really shit myself (pardon my French). These results would determine what AS levels I would be able to take in order to become a teacher. I needed enough grades to study an academic, humanities and art subject. What made it worse was how much time it took my mum to go into my school to collect my results (sorry for the public humiliation, Mum. But you took a while).
Coming back with that dreaded brown envelope, my stomach was doing flips and tying itself in knots. But the paper that came out of the envelope didn't show anything I should be upset about. But one thing did upset me...the fact my mum was screaming with pride down my ears when I was ill and had a crappy headache.
So for example, if you wanted to teach (like myself), if you had the required grades you could go on to A levels. If not, then never mind! You could go on and study Level 2/3 Childcare and Education. Maybe it will meet your needs more?
Or maybe you may not get your Maths and English? Many colleges and sixth form centers will always offer you the chance to do your desired course in further education as well as participating in functional skills maths and English, so you will still be prepared for higher education and your career.
Never beat yourself up about your results if you have tried your best and worked hard for them. Be proud of yourself. Because secondary education isn't easy nowadays, and you have faced a lot of pressure. And tell yourself 'there's always something'.
I can confirm this from experience. I have all the needed GCSE's but I am still re-sitting college for the second time! I am 18 years old and have just enrolled onto a Level 3 course in childcare and education, after doing a BTEC in photography which didn't work out, and AS levels which I failed because of circumstances. My issue was the fact that I was at a private school and the way I was taught lead me to think What got me through to have another go so I could eventually become a teacher was determination. And with determination, the world is your oyster.
Giving up because of self doubt will not achieve anything. But keeping your chin up will, one way or another, send you the right way. Do what you love and love what you do, never dwell on past errors because at the end of the day, you tried your best and your efforts will always get you on the right road. Even if it is the scenic route, which can make things all the more interesting and enjoyable!
Good luck and all the best for tomorrow, you will be fine!
The only time it really hit me was when it was the day itself I began to really shit myself (pardon my French). These results would determine what AS levels I would be able to take in order to become a teacher. I needed enough grades to study an academic, humanities and art subject. What made it worse was how much time it took my mum to go into my school to collect my results (sorry for the public humiliation, Mum. But you took a while).
Coming back with that dreaded brown envelope, my stomach was doing flips and tying itself in knots. But the paper that came out of the envelope didn't show anything I should be upset about. But one thing did upset me...the fact my mum was screaming with pride down my ears when I was ill and had a crappy headache.
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What I was trying to explain there through my little anecdote was the fact that anticipation is horrible and the worst thing about awaiting results.
The best advice I could give to avoid these feelings is to totally distract yourself. Tonight, wind down and watch a film, treat yourself to lots of food (within reason), go on a run. Anything that takes your mind off the nerves you're feeling.
The nerves you feel the next morning can't really be controlled. But I can promise you one thing. There will always be an option. GCSE's put so much pressure on young people these days, to the point where if aspirational grades are not achieved, there is an urge to give up on education. When in fact, there is so much support given by sixth form centers and colleges. Even if the route is long to your desired career path.
So for example, if you wanted to teach (like myself), if you had the required grades you could go on to A levels. If not, then never mind! You could go on and study Level 2/3 Childcare and Education. Maybe it will meet your needs more?
Or maybe you may not get your Maths and English? Many colleges and sixth form centers will always offer you the chance to do your desired course in further education as well as participating in functional skills maths and English, so you will still be prepared for higher education and your career.
Never beat yourself up about your results if you have tried your best and worked hard for them. Be proud of yourself. Because secondary education isn't easy nowadays, and you have faced a lot of pressure. And tell yourself 'there's always something'.
I can confirm this from experience. I have all the needed GCSE's but I am still re-sitting college for the second time! I am 18 years old and have just enrolled onto a Level 3 course in childcare and education, after doing a BTEC in photography which didn't work out, and AS levels which I failed because of circumstances. My issue was the fact that I was at a private school and the way I was taught lead me to think What got me through to have another go so I could eventually become a teacher was determination. And with determination, the world is your oyster.
Giving up because of self doubt will not achieve anything. But keeping your chin up will, one way or another, send you the right way. Do what you love and love what you do, never dwell on past errors because at the end of the day, you tried your best and your efforts will always get you on the right road. Even if it is the scenic route, which can make things all the more interesting and enjoyable!
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| I made this...mwahah |
Good luck and all the best for tomorrow, you will be fine!
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