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Results Help

We're here to help you, whatever your results were. We have information about further support and what your options might look like.

Access careers adviser support 

Our Results Helpline is now closed and will reopen in August 2025. 

However, our careers advisers are here all year round to support you. You can talk to an adviser by: 

  • calling 0800 917 8000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 
  • speaking to a careers adviser at your school 
  • making an appointment to speak to an adviser face-to-face – you can do this by searching for your local centre 
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British Sign Language users 

BSL users can use Contact Scotland, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. You can use their app to sign with an interpreter who will make the phone call for you. 

Our Results Helpline 

When the Results Helpline reopens in August 2025, our advisers can help with:  

  • course vacancies at colleges and universities 
  • UCAS Confirmation and Clearing 
  • Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships  
  • jobs, volunteering, training 
  • staying on at school 

What's next after your results?

Got your results and feeling a bit worried? Perhaps you didn’t get the grades you expected or maybe you're having second thoughts about your chosen course. Use these links to find out more about results day, appeals and more.

Frequently asked questions

Ruth and her team have answers to the most popular questions about your SQA results. From grades and appeals, to your place at college or university, we've got lots of information for you.

Read frequently asked questions about SQA results