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This article was last updated on 29 February 2024

Results day for National Qualifications can stir up a mixture of emotions: you might be feeling worried, excited or stressed… But don't panic, these feelings are completely normal and, as always, Bitesize Study Support has got your back!

This helpful guide to your National Qualification results will help you feel as prepared as you can be in advance of the big day! You've got this.

If you are looking for more information on GCSE results day, then head over to this page.

Phew! Your exams are over and now you have the summer break to look forward to – make sure you make the most of it! Your hard work in the exam hall has meant that you've earned the right to have the best summer EVER before results day and taking the next steps of education or employment.

The Bitesize Study Support website has lots of guides and advice from experts and students who've experienced results day themselves. It's worth checking some of them out. Hearing stories from others who have been through similar things to you may help with your feelings, here are some more tips to help calm your nerves ahead of results day.

For some top tips on how to manage your feelings and get ready for Nationals results day check out this guide. A great suggestion is to ask someone you really trust to meet you on results day so that whatever the news, you can celebrate or commiserate with friends.

You might be wondering how and when you'll receive your results? This year, results for your National Qualification exams will be released on Tuesday 6 August 2024.

You'll receive your certificate by post and if you've signed up for the MySQA service you'll get your results online and by text too.

A copy of your results will also be sent to your school. If you don't receive your results by post, contact your school and they will be able to tell you your results and investigate what has happened to your certificate.

You can sign up for the MySQA service on the Once you have signed up, you will receive your results by text or e-mail on results day.

To register for MySQA you will need:

1. Your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) – this can be found on a previous certificate or by speaking to your school
2. An e-mail address.

If you change any of your contact details after signing up, you will need to update your MySQA profile.

What you need to do next will depend on the results you've achieved and what your plans for the future are. We've got lots of information on your next steps on the Bitesize results day page. Here you will find a stack of videos, guides and information pages to help you understand what your next steps may be.

Skills Development Scotland are also available with support for, and around, results day.

• The SDS Helpline number is 0800 917 8000 and is available Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. You can call this number all year.
• If you’d prefer to speak to someone in person, you can meet with an adviser in an SDS careers centre or local community venue near you. Contact the helpline above for more details.
• The SDS Results Helpline goes live at 8am on results day – Tuesday 6 August. The number is 0808 100 8000 and the opening hours are:

• Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August: 8am – 8pm
• Thursday 8 and Friday 9 August: 9am – 5pm

SDS advisers can give you lots of information on your options and next steps, such as course vacancies at UK colleges or Modern, Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeships.

also has lots of handy advice, covering everything from what different career paths involve and how best to get started, to college applications and advice for parents.

You can also head over to Bitesize Careers to find out more about the world of work.

You should always tell someone about the things you’re worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you’re doing.

If you’re in need of in-the-moment support you can contact , where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are more links to helpful organisations on 91�ȱ� Action Line.