What's the best way for a teen to recover from disappointing A Level results?

[paulkal]

One of my nieces will bet getting her A Level results today and she is in quite a panic as she is convinced she has done badly. Quite a few emotional upsets occurred during her revision and this lingered until the time of her exams, so that may be why she thinks she has done badly. Both myself and her mother have tried to reassure her that as long as she has done her best then that's all she could do. That doesn't seem to be enough as she was hoping to get into uni and now thinks that may be jeopardized. Any ideas on how we can be more reassuring towards her?

Well, the good news is that, although my niece didn't get the grades she wanted for her first choice uni, she is very likely to be accepted for her second choice. She was very disappointed at first but has talked things through with my sister and she is beginning to see that her second choice may be a blessing in disguise as it is less academic and may help her on her way to getting work afterwards better than her first choice. She is now thinking in more terms of getting over her disappointment and moving on. Thanks for all your replies. Very insightful and helpful.

Thanks for your reply. Her results were not as bad as she expected and she is now reviewing her options. Thanks for your support.

Paulkal, my sister didn't get into her first choice uni as her results were v poor and she went through clearing to get a place. She ended up getting the best score in her year in finals. Something really similar happened to a friend's daughter last year. Didn't make the grade. Went to a 'lesser' uni. Is top of her group, got a first (was always bottom of class at school) and is now bursting with enthusiasm and confidence.) A levels are only part of the deal. A small part, long term.

Thanks for your reply and encouraging news. I will pass it on.

Poor daughter is in clearing having got two grades lower than predicted. Has anyone got any experience of Hull, Essex or Brighton Uni they have offered her a place for English however she wanted UCL ! Any info would be great.