Helpline to open as exam results arrive across Scotland

0808 100 8000

Careers Scotland opens its exam results helpline today (9 August 2005) as young people across Scotland receive their Standard and Higher Grade exam results. And the message to pupils is not to panic and to remember that help is at hand, no matter what their grades are.

The helpline is for students across Scotland who need professional advice before they take their next step. Whether exam results are expected or unexpected, the freephone number 0808 100 8000 will put callers in touch with expert advisers who have the latest information on UCAS course vacancies at colleges and universities across the UK.

Careers Scotland advisers have access to the UCAS clearing system which helps students who did not get the grades that they expected to find a place at another university. The clearing system matches students with available places and the freephone exam results helpline is designed to let students have the most up to the minute information.

Lines will be open:

• Tuesday 9 August 2005 and Wednesday 10 August 2005 from 8am - 8pm
• Thursday 11 August 2005 - Sunday 28 August 2005 from 10am - 6pm (including weekends) 

The exam results helpline advises thousands of young people about their opportunities every year, with more than 4,300 callers seeking advice last summer alone.

Many parents and carers take advantage of the helpline, which can be reassuring at this uncertain time. Careers Scotland advisers can also give guidance on re-sits, voluntary work and opportunities in the world of work through SVQs and Modern Apprenticeships and there is a network of Careers Scotland centres across the country with careers advisers on hand to help.