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All the info you need to help you relax, to support your friends and to plan your next steps, whatever your exam results.

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Where to Get Help and Support with Exam Results

If you've got questions about your exam results, didn't get the results you need or are worried about what your next steps, Young Scot outline where to find help and advice.

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Are You Worried You've Failed Your Exams?

Worried about failing your exams? Don't worry, not passing your exams isn't the end of the world. Read up on all your options if you haven't done as well in your exams as you thought you would.

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How to Talk to Your Parents or Carers About Exam Results

Nervous about how your parents or carers might react to your exam results? Here's how to chat to them.

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Getting Your Exam Results - What's Next?

How to cope with getting your exam results - and what to do if you don't get the results you wanted.

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Thoughts You Have Opening Your Exam Results

We go through all your feelings when you get your exam results - from getting the mail to opening your results.

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Exam Results Discounts

Our guide to some of the top Young Scot discounts to help you celebrate exam results with your friends and family!

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What Does Your SCQF Certificate Mean?

Not sure what the SCQF certificate that came with your exam results means? We break it down and explain what it all means.

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How Not to Annoy Your Friends on Social Media on Exams Results Day

Things to avoid doing on social media on exam results day.

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What Not to Say to Your Friends on Exam Results Day

We give you advice on how not to upset your mates on exam results day, and avoid a fall out with friends over your grades.

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Celebs Who Didn't Make the Grade

You don't need to pass exams to be a success or go down an academic route. We list some celebrities who have done well without a traditional education.

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How to Deal With Exam Results Jealousy

Jealous of your friends exam results? Or upset you didn't do as well as you thought? Young Scot gives you advice on how to deal with all those post exam feelings.

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How to Be Less Stressed

Exams, work, life in general... lots of things can cause you to be stressed. Young Scot is here to share some tips on how to relax and de-stress.

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How to Support Your Friends with their Exam Results

Here's how to help and support your friend if they haven't done as well as you in their exams.

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Tips for Positive Thinking

Tips on how to think positively and get rid of unhelpful negative thinking

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Alternative Ways To Celebrate Exams Results

Whether you are up for a party or a bit unsure about your future… it’s good to have a little celebration of getting through those tough exams and getting your results.

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Six Ways to Take a Mind Vacation

Sometimes we need to give our minds the freedom to unwind and relax. Check out our tips on taking a mind vacation.

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10 Tips for Listening to a Friend in Need

The best thing you can do is just to be there for your friend when they want to talk. People are often reluctant to talk about the issues they are facing – so it can be a big deal when they decide to spill.

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How to Talk about Your Feelings

Problems and worries can be hard to get to grips with when they're just going round inside our heads. Talking or writing can help. Find out how to talk about your feelings

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How Stress Affects You

Information on the meaning of stress, how stress can affect you, and how you can combat it.

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How to Get Motivated and Make Things Happen

Motivation, hard work, and understanding your strengths could be the key to getting what you want!

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Relaxation Exercises

If you feel stressed, or are prone to panic attacks, it can be extremely useful to learn how to control your breathing. It can make you feel relaxed and able to concentrate better.

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Getting a Good Nights Sleep

Being well rested is essential for good mental and physical health

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READ: What the SCQF Means to You

Learn more about the SCQF and find out how it can help you in your future work or study plans.
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QUIZ: See How Much You Know About the SCQF

The SCQF is a way to make it easier to describe, compare and understand qualifications. Watch the video to find out how it affects you.
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WATCH: SCQF simplified

The SCQF helps people of all ages and circumstances to access the education and training that is appropriate to them over their lifetime. Watch the video find out more.
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WATCH: SCQF in Your SQA Exam Results

Understanding the SCQF will help you to make sense of your exam certificate as it is a way of describing and comparing qualifications.
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WATCH: Amanda’s Learner Journey

There are lots of different routes people go down throughout their learner journey. Amanda did not meet the conditions for going to university but didn't let that stand in the way!

Exam Results

Where to Get Help and Support with Exam Results

Are You Worried You've Failed Your Exams?

How to Talk to Your Parents or Carers About Exam Results

Getting Your Exam Results - What's Next?

Thoughts You Have Opening Your Exam Results

Exam Results Discounts

What Does Your SCQF Certificate Mean?

How Not to Annoy Your Friends on Social Media on Exams Results Day

What Not to Say to Your Friends on Exam Results Day

Celebs Who Didn't Make the Grade

How to Deal With Exam Results Jealousy

How to Be Less Stressed

How to Support Your Friends with their Exam Results

Tips for Positive Thinking

Alternative Ways To Celebrate Exams Results

Six Ways to Take a Mind Vacation

10 Tips for Listening to a Friend in Need

How to Talk about Your Feelings

How Stress Affects You

How to Get Motivated and Make Things Happen

Relaxation Exercises

Getting a Good Nights Sleep

READ: What the SCQF Means to You

QUIZ: See How Much You Know About the SCQF

WATCH: SCQF simplified

WATCH: SCQF in Your SQA Exam Results

WATCH: Amanda’s Learner Journey