You've done well in your A levels. Congratulations! Now pose with your results against your will so we can put it in the paper. | JPIMedia

placeholder image — You've done well in your A levels. Congratulations! Now pose with your results against your will so we can put it in the paper. | JPIMedia

The 13 things that go through every teenagers' head when they pick up their A-level results

By Poppy Kennedy

Published 15th Aug 2019, 12:34 GMT

Updated 16th Aug 2019, 10:06 GMT

Nerves, excitement, heartbreak, relief – it’s a whirlwind of emotions for thousands of teenagers across the UK who found out their exam results after years of hard work.

Our photographers have been across the region this morning to capture the important moment in many young people’s lives as they get ready to embark on their future as… adults! From jumping with joy to holding up your results in the obligatory photograph for your parents’ proud Facebook post, we hazard a guess at what is going through their heads – other than the daunting prospect of having to cook their own tea at uni. Can you live off microwavable pizzas?

13. 'Give me a hug!'

Two years of blood, sweat and tears (or at least a little bit of studying) has paid off. You're free (unless you need to resit but we'll skim past that) to embark on your future. It's the end of an era. Congratulations, you did it! | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson

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The 13 things that go through every teenagers' head when they pick up their A-level results

Nerves, excitement, heartbreak, relief – it’s a whirlwind of emotions for thousands of teenagers across the UK who found out their exam results after years of hard work.

13. 'Give me a hug!'

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