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Worried About Exam Results Day? Here’s Meic’s Survival Guide

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Results day.

Big day, important day for sure, but it’s not the end of days.

No matter what results you get, there are always options open to you.

What are these options? Well, we at Meic – the national advocacy, information and advice helpline for young people in Wales – have some great tips below, but if you want to speak to someone right now, no matter what time you’re reading this, you can pick up the phone (080 880 23456), crack open the laptop or fire off a text (84001) to chat about results, options, or anything else for that matter.

Anyway with out further ado here are those tips!

1. Don’t Panic!

2. Contact Your Choices

3. Contact Other Colleges/Unis That Interest You And Talk!

4. Consider Other Options 

5. Be Positive

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Finance

Aside from the grades, money can play on your mind (doesn’t it always?). If you’re collecting your GCSEs and heading on to college you may be able to get the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). EMA is for 16 to 18 year olds living in Wales, who want to continue their education after school leaving age. If you’re eligible, you could get £30 a week, paid every two weeks. Head to Student Finance Wales for more info and how to apply.

Here are a few more sites that can help with the financial side of things…

If this is all a bit information-overload then remember that Meic are just one click, text (84001) or call (080 880 23456) away.


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