Bring a pen. Seriously. You might need to sign something, or note down your next steps if you’re scrambling for college applications. Also, bring a bottle of water. All that stress crying dehydrates you.
Oh, and avoid wearing mascara. Unless you want to look like a sad panda after the tears come. You’ve been warned.
So, put on that alarm for August 22nd. Take a deep breath. And remember: GCSE results are just a snapshot. They’re not the whole movie. But you already knew that. Right?