17 reasons why today’s SQA results aren’t everything

Today’s SQA results left many students disappointed, but Twitter users right across Scotland are sharing their ‘No Wrong Path’ stories
4th August 2020, 12:23pm

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17 reasons why today’s SQA results aren’t everything

https://www.tes.com/magazine/archive/17-reasons-why-todays-sqa-results-arent-everything
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Students across Scotland have been getting their SQA results today. The cancellation of exams due to the Covid-19 pandemic added to what is always an anxious day. 

To show that good grades are not essential to success in life, Twitter users from all walks of life are sharing their stories. 

The trend was started by No Wrong Path, a social media movement that “aims to provide inspiration and reassurance to young people receiving their exam results” and has had thousands of responses. 

Here are some of the many stories being shared right now:

1. 

Good luck to all those getting their exam result today in Scotland.

Remember, you are more than a piece of paper and even if things don’t go as you planned there is #NoWrongPath pic.twitter.com/X5SadHRuaQ

- Beth Eyre (@BethEyre3) August 4, 2020

 

2.

Well done to all those receiving their Scottish Highers results today!! If you do not get quite what you were hoping for DON’T PANIC! I’m taking part in the @BrilliantClub’s #NoWrongPath campaign to share my story & show there are so many ways to get to where you want to be. pic.twitter.com/jQ6406NlMj

- Ellen Bristow (@E_Bristow1) August 4, 2020

 

 3.

Good luck to all who are receiving exam results today! ⭐️

We value a broad range of experience at Warmworks and believe there is #NoWrongPath

Two members of our team, George and Laura, have shared their stories below ?? pic.twitter.com/SNB6WSNfcH

- Warmworks (@Warmworks) August 4, 2020

 

4. 

We are sending our best wishes to all of the boys and girls that received their results today! Remember, there is #NoWrongPath in your career journey - embrace the challenge and you’ll get where you want to be
Just ask more of our team! ?#examresults pic.twitter.com/Bggk72h3uW

- CCG Scotland (@CCG_Scotland) August 4, 2020

 

5.

From disappointing school grades to personal challenges, everyone’s journey is unique, including lots of our people here at @SSE. If you’re feeling anxious or disappointed after receiving exam results, please remember there is #NoWrongPath #dyw #examresults @DYWScot pic.twitter.com/gxLphAux5b

- SSE careers (@ssejobs) August 4, 2020

 

6.

Laura & Karen, from our mentoring services & young people engagement teams, share experiences of their careers for #NoWrongPath.

From working in retail & call centres to now supporting young people across Scotland, no matter what life throws at you, you can do anything! ? pic.twitter.com/ayqmPbKIHW

- MCR Pathways (@mcrpathways) August 4, 2020

 

7.

The very best of luck to all the young people across Glasgow and the West receiving their exam results today... ?#NoWrongPath ? @mredwardreid pic.twitter.com/9COEtOJmj1

- Go Radio (@thisisgoradio) August 4, 2020

 

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#NoWrongPath @BrilliantClub pic.twitter.com/PEUeM9lbQT

- Kareemah Chopra (@kareemahchopra) August 4, 2020

 

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#NoWrongPath Good luck to everyone getting results today. Im still working on my handwriting/spelling ? @@skillsdevscot @DYWEdinMidEast @HistEnvScot pic.twitter.com/lWkGNIVyYV

- Sean (@1Seangallen) August 4, 2020

 

10. 

Good luck to all the students receiving their #SQAResults today?

Our founder Chris is joining @BrilliantClub to remind you that there is no #NoWrongPath to achieving your dreams! Be proud of your achievements⭐ pic.twitter.com/LbZ4tXbE9C

- Present Pal (@PresentPal_) August 4, 2020

 

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Cpl Ellis-Johnson received her qualifications directly from the RAF. She is now an expert in her trade. #NoWrongPath #SQAresults pic.twitter.com/6uCir01SNS

- RAF Careers Glasgow (@RAFJobsGlasgow) August 4, 2020

 

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Carla is one of our amazing Science Communicators. Take a look at Carla’s journey to working at Glasgow Science Centre. We are glad that you didn’t give up on Science. #NoWrongPath @STEMfuturesGSC @TheBothyGSC #DYWScot pic.twitter.com/SuXmzg2eDc

- Glasgow Science Centre (@gsc1) August 4, 2020

 

13. 

Our Group Management Accountant, Sarah Iwanow, got her start in our TravelHub after leaving @BalernoHS.

Her interest in finance led to the business supporting her to attend college and gain a professional qualification!#NoWrongPath #SQAResultsDay #TeamLothian pic.twitter.com/CEeWpCiVB5

- Lothian Buses (@on_lothianbuses) August 4, 2020

 

14. 

All this to say once again... there is #NoWrongPath pic.twitter.com/zJt45OgCea

- Laura Anne Mackay (@lauraannebeth) August 4, 2020

 

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We want to show our support for any young people worrying about #examresults & the future. There is #NoWrongPath.

Our organisation is full of wonderful people that got here through an unconventional path. ?

First up is Lizzie! ? pic.twitter.com/jRypX1Zde0

- Support in Mind Scotland (@suppinmindscot) August 4, 2020

 

16. 

Delighted to participate in the #NoWrongPath campaign again?

To all those who did well in their results, congrats! To all who didn’t or don’t know where to go next, that’s OK!

Here are a few examples of how career paths can change!#ResultsDay2020 #SQAresults #ExamResults pic.twitter.com/9RcnOqd3NZ

- NorthLink Ferries (@NLFerries) August 4, 2020

 

17. 

#SQAresults day can be an anxious time but here @SLCek we want to let you know there is #NoWrongPath and always a route to your dream job.

Plan your future with the right course → https://t.co/jYJ4O4WuQW

We’re here to help:
? 01355 270750
?admissions@slc.ac.uk#SLCsupport pic.twitter.com/R8oMuero9M

- South Lanarkshire College (@SLCek) August 4, 2020

Joshua Lowe is the social media journalist at Tes

*Tes Scotland will be live blogging throughout SQA results day 2020, on Tuesday 4 August. To find our coverage, go to the Scotland hub of the Tes website.

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