2025 A Level Results Day and Sept Uni Starters - All Welcome

[SlightlyJaded]

I couldn't see board specifically dedicated to results day for our DC who have sat A levels this spring. And I know some of us STILL have questions about Uni starters.

DS has Liverpool as his first choice and Notts Trent as his insurance - both to study History. Anyone who recognises me from previous boards might remember the hell we went through with DD a couple of years ago, so DS has applied quite a lot of caution to his choices - perhaps too much, perhaps not enough. Neither of us have any idea what to expect with his results. He has genuinely fluctuated between a D and an A in some of his mocks....

I still haven't done anything about accommodation which is one of the reasons I am starting this thread.

But mostly, it's for nail biting, relief, tears, support, advice and all the other things needed to get us through the next few weeks.

Welcome :)

Dd has gone with her mates. Hope it all goes well for her today. She worked so hard. I’m nervously waiting for the call

Feel sick. DDs gone go school to collect results. Says she’s not looking at emails or UCAS before she gets them. Told me
i can’t look at UCAS either but not sure I can help myself! ( have her log in details…)

I wonder if any parents go into college? Just wondering as i would go in if he wants me to.

82% have their first choice, according to UCAS chief executive just now on R4 Today. Good luck all!

Best of luck everyone, its here.

Wow. I hope DS is in that 82%. It's good odds but happy enough with insurance too.

Best wishes everyone. Remember to secure accommodation if they are accepting a reserve offer, the right accommodation can make a big difference.

Ugh can't hear any movement from upstairs yet. The suspense....

DD and BF (who loves three hours away from us) both got into Durham - I can’t stop crying

Morning - what does it mean if it says your university is still deciding on your application?

Ds still asleep 😅

Congratulations 🎊 👏🏻

DS has his place!

@SlightlyJaded i remember you well from two years ago with your daughter. Mine was getting hers at the same time and I felt so sorry for the stress you went through. Hope it ended up working out for her. I can’t remember where she chose in the end but I think was it between Manchester and East anglia or something like that? I really hope you have a better day today with your son. Just wanted to wish you well.

WAKE HIM UP!

So's mine!

Omg my dc has first choice uni of York
dc in bits !!! And us

He doesn't think hes done well :-( 😞 think hes blocking it out

I so remember this time last year when dd was sitting at her computer and we were with her!! She also got first choice york amd absolutely loves it!

@butteredfly I would guess they have dropped a grade. I would get the results as soon as you can and then DC should contact the university, perhaps after advice from their teachers, to make their case.

DD too- phoned us in (happy) tears and got exactly her predicted grades which were very punchy and thought she’d never get!

DS is in at Lancaster! He's on his way to college to get his grades.
I am way more nervous than he is.

DD is also still asleep!

Probably slipped a grade or two but might still get the place, or perhaps be offered a related course instead. Worth a call to emphasise how keen to come when got actual results, especially if any marks are borderline.

top choices for both though some disappointment on grades.