scared i will 'fail' my a-levels and have no options - advice??
i've really been struggling with the fact that i probs won't meet my conditional offer which requires A*AA due to a big issue in my first exam. My insurance is ABB but i'm not fully functioning right now due to anxiety and scared this will mean i somehow don't get into either as it is already affecting my exam performance - i know you can go through clearing and things like that but my course is pretty niche and i've already considered all other unis that do it so probably wouldn't want to go to them through clearing - im scared this will leave me with no options and this is stressing me out even more. i don't know how to cope with all of this uncertainty and its becoming impossible to think positively
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by Anonymousi've really been struggling with the fact that i probs won't meet my conditional offer which requires A*AA due to a big issue in my first exam. My insurance is ABB but i'm not fully functioning right now due to anxiety and scared this will mean i somehow don't get into either as it is already affecting my exam performance - i know you can go through clearing and things like that but my course is pretty niche and i've already considered all other unis that do it so probably wouldn't want to go to them through clearing - im scared this will leave me with no options and this is stressing me out even more. i don't know how to cope with all of this uncertainty and its becoming impossible to think positively
Hey, I know things feel really heavy right now — missing your offer feels like the end of the world, but it’s not. Lots of people miss their grades and still get into uni or find a new path that ends up being just as good (or better). You’re not out of options, even if it feels like that.
Right now, just focus on doing your best day by day — nothing more. Your grades don’t define your worth, and this pressure will pass. You’re stronger than you think, and no matter what happens, you will find your way. One step at a time. You’ve got this. 💛
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Plenty of options, you can study btec, do an apprenticeship, study any degree of your choice at The Open University.
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