You may have heard that Qualifications Scotland will adjust grade boundaries if an exam or assessment was harder or easier than expected. But what does that mean — and how does the whole process work? Liz McGrath, Interim Director of Policy, Analysis and Standards at Qualifications Scotland, explains. From exam hall to results day Every year, one of the most common questions we’re asked is: why do I have to wait so long for my results? The honest answer…
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Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of upcoming results? Billy Burke, Head of Children and Young People at SAMH, (Scottish Action for Mental Health) shares some insights on caring for our mental health and wellbeing on and around Results Day.
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2 August 2025 - Qualifications Scotland -
Ever wondered what happens from the time a learner completes their exam to receiving their results in Scotland? As we approach Results Day, our Director of Policy, Analysis and Standards, Martyn Ware, takes a moment to share the step-by-step process SQA undertakes in awarding its graded national qualifications at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. Results Day is an exciting time for so many people across Scotland each year. For learners, it can be a day of mixed emotions, representing…
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Are you sitting exams? In this blog, Billy Burke from SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) shares some useful tips for protecting your mental health, during what can be a stressful time.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of upcoming results? Billy Burke from SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) shares some insights on caring for our mental health and wellbeing on and around results day.
Read moreRead more about SAMH: Exam results and caring for our mental health