Get ready for results day

When is results day?

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will give out their results on Tuesday 5 August 2025.

A-level results day is Thursday 14 August 2025.

Going on holiday?

You're going to have to make sure that you're available on results day, just in case. If you're on holiday, hopefully you'll be somewhere with internet access in case you need to log in to your UCAS Track account. If you're not able to access the internet, you can nominate someone to make those changes for you.

Some of the changes are time sensitive, so if you're not easily contactable, make sure you've given them a brief about what they will need to do on your behalf.

Make sure you enter their details in the nominated access section of your application before you go away, then they will be able to talk to UCAS about your application.

Think you might be in Clearing?

If you think there's a chance you didn't do as well as you hoped, that doesn't mean you can't go to university. Check out our Ultimate guide to Clearing, for all the Clearing information you need.

Also, have a look at other universities for some different courses and options. You may even spot something you didn't think about applying for. Most universities started advertising their Clearing courses at the start of July, so you should be able to find out which ones you can apply for.

Get ready for your results

Whether you’re expecting good or bad news, it’s a good idea to be prepared on results day. Here’s what you should do to get ready:

• A good night's sleep - Tomorrow is a big day, so try to get an early night as that will help with any nerves and you'll also wake up refreshed ready to handle anything.
• Set your alarm - UCAS goes live at 8am, but most UCAS and university staff and students will be ready on the Clearing hotlines at 7.30am, so they'll be on hand to help.
• Your UCAS login - Login to UCAS where you’ll be able to see the status of your university applications. If you're wanting to check before results day, UCAS will have put everything on hold until your results are released.
• A phone - You may need to contact some universities, so make sure your phone is fully charged and ready for action.
• The university contact details - Make a list of all the universities you like the look of and get their contact details written down so you've got them close to you.

Still feeling anxious?

If there’s a knot in your stomach that feels like it’s getting tighter and tighter as results day looms, don’t worry – you’re not alone, and there are things you can do to help. Have a read through this article by the Complete University Guide for some tips on managing mental health.

Ultimately, the most important thing to remember is you've done your best and there WILL be options open to you, whatever happens.

If that doesn’t help, try writing a list of the things you can and can’t control on a bit of paper. Once you’ve done this, tear up the things you can’t change, and use what’s left to make a plan of action.

You can’t control what your results will be, so try and be ready by looking after yourself, so you can fresh and clear on results day.