Parents reaction to your A-level results?

Reply 20

oyyoyy

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4 As so my parents were happy overall

Reply 21

Stressworthy

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Original post by SmileAway

I got 4 Bs, which I was disappointed with myself for. My mum says "I wont comment, cause if I say anything it will only upset you further"....and then she goes on to say "You didn't even revise! You were running off with your friends, or on the laptop or watching TV!!" - which is all very true and valid, but not exactly the comfort I needed, when I was already crying.

I know it's probably no consolation now and easy to say this, but those are good grades. It doesn't matter what I say, perhaps, because we all have our own personal goals and I'm aware you were disappointed and wanted better. But it's not the end of the world. It's just all very raw now, but ultimately you'll realise that they can still get you where you want to be and were just another hoop to jump through. You'll realise that in time. :smile:

Reply 22

iamNatasha

My dad was like you were 'revising' for 4 months why didn't you get any A's or A*

Reply 23

sudxsh

My dad said I've never taken my studies seriously, and that I should do law :/ I'm a creative so I don't know how that would go down. He's just disappointed because I didn't get into uni the same time as most of his friends kids did. Typical Africans

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Reply 24

Ashkun

1

4 As i dont think ive seen my parents this happy about letters on a piece of paper before

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Reply 25

-Neuro-

12

My dad's reaction:

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Reply 26

Venus fly trap

OP

8

Original post by Elys

What happened to the other 3% then? This is down to that game you always play etc...

(I got 97% average UMS >.>)

I hope they were just joking! Well done you've got an incredible average you should be so proud :smile:

Reply 27

Venus fly trap

OP

8

Original post by Ashkun

4 As i dont think ive seen my parents this happy about letters on a piece of paper before

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Hahaha! Congratulations!

Reply 28

Nina8

8

I just finished ASlevel and got 3A's and a B. My mum screamed and called me a disappointment. Said no medical schools will take me in A2 and I can kiss my dream uni (Imperial) goodbye. I think she hates me.
Have been a mess since morning, just want to stop living .

Reply 29

jeje198

11

Original post by IndyJK9

My Mum hugged me for way too long at school. I got 4 A*s. Dad was just embarrassing for the rest of the day.

Wow you're my role model when I get to sixth form

Reply 30

beccagood95

20

They were happy for me, but more because I got into the university I wanted than because of my results.
I got ABCD so I think there were some mixed feelings, but they just said well done and took me out to celebrate my university place.

I was happy with my results, because I knew what I was capable of and that was the best I really could have done for myself.

Reply 31

Rainingshame

13

Well my mum did a jump in the air and Exclaimed "Yeepee!" and my dad was happy and smiling.

Reply 32

tibbles209

14

Original post by Nina8

I just finished ASlevel and got 3A's and a B. My mum screamed and called me a disappointment. Said no medical schools will take me in A2 and I can kiss my dream uni (Imperial) goodbye. I think she hates me.
Have been a mess since morning, just want to stop living .

What an absolutely horrific way to treat your child :frown:

I'm so sorry she reacted that way. Your grades are good, work hard for A2 and you absolutely can get into a medical school, if that is what you want. It is really sad that you are so upset over a set of results most people would be ecstatic with :redface:

Congratulations!

Reply 33

Davelittle

13

They were wry pleased as they knew how nervous I was and how hard I had worked :smile:

Reply 34

PotterLaw

12

Original post by Nina8

I just finished ASlevel and got 3A's and a B. My mum screamed and called me a disappointment. Said no medical schools will take me in A2 and I can kiss my dream uni (Imperial) goodbye. I think she hates me.
Have been a mess since morning, just want to stop living .

That's awful - so sorry to hear that.

Firstly, ignore what she said. You are in NO WAY a disappointment.

Secondly, those are brilliant grades for AS level & sets you up excellently for A2.

Thirdly, those are definitely good enough for medicine, if that's what you want to do. You'll be able to get great predictions for your UCAS form - which is what the focus is on anway.

Ignore her, start thinking about your personal statement & have a chat with your school as well - they will assure you that with continuing hard work, you can get your dream Uni of Imperial.

Good luck! Stay positive :smile:

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Reply 35

Kenan and Kel

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Original post by -Neuro-

My dad's reaction:

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Reply 36

MeganRok

1

Original post by Alix_js

How did your parents react when you told them your results? Were they happy? Ecstatic? Unfazed? Disappointed? Fuming?

It went something like *Long awkward 10 second pause* "well, is that the best it will be for university then?*

I hung up, i think BBBCC is good, considering how bad most of my 6th form did

Reply 37

PotterLaw

12

Original post by SmileAway

I got 4 Bs, which I was disappointed with myself for. My mum says "I wont comment, cause if I say anything it will only upset you further"....and then she goes on to say "You didn't even revise! You were running off with your friends, or on the laptop or watching TV!!" - which is all very true and valid, but not exactly the comfort I needed, when I was already crying.

They are still great results! Like another poster has said, it's raw now but you will feel better soon, I promise. There are so many avenues open to you. Try to think about what you want to do (do you want Uni, or work for a year etc). Forget about grades & make a list of things you like and are good at. Then find a way to make it happen.
Seriously those are great results & you should be proud

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