Basically, I get my GCSE results in 8 days and I'm absolutely petrified for a number of reasons. The main one is that I've always considered my education to be massively important to me, and I've always been considered 'one of the bright ones'. But I'm getting increasingly worried about my results not living up to my expectations, as well as others. I'm basically trying to prepare myself for disappointment.
I think I'll probably get about 5A*s 5As 2Bs and a distinction. My school's predictions are higher, but, like I said, I don't want to get my hopes up. I have such big dreams for the future (eg perhaps studying Law), but looking at those potential results actually sickens me, because I don't think they sound at all impressive.
To make things worse, there's a girl in my year who will probable get straight A*s. I'm not joking - she will probably open those results to see 14 A*s. 14 perfect grades. I've never felt competitive with this girl, but I would give SO SO much to have results like that. It makes me look like a complete failure. How will I ever go far in life with my grades?
Does anyone have any tips on how I can not compare myself to her. Will my grades be enough to get me 'far in life'? Obviously, they could be higher than what I said or lower, but please help! And does anyone else feel this way, too?