'A' LEVEL RESULTS TODAY!

All of us at SATRO would like to say a big well done to all students collecting their A Level results in Surrey and borders today – you’ve worked very hard and you deserve your success!

But if you aren’t so happy with your results we’d also like to say, DON’T PANIC!

We work with thousands of young people in Surrey and borders every year, including hundreds who receive one to one mentoring from our volunteers – so we know that far too often it can seem like this is your ‘one chance’ in life to get it right.

Of our 650+ volunteers, from all areas of the working world, some did get it right first time – but a huge number didn't, and lots and lots of them didn't discover what they wanted to do until they had tried several different things first (and hated them!) – and they are all successful and love what they do now (which is why they volunteer for us, to help inspire you!).

So here’s what to do next if you are not jumping for joy today:

·         If you don’t get the grades requested by the university of your choice, approach them and see if they are prepared to take you on for different courses. Alternatively, approach other universities – you might find they will offer you a place.

·         Talk to as many people – parents, teachers, mentors, friends, careers advisers – as possible to get a good idea for what your options are.

·         Further advice can also be found via http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-28658429