leaving cert

Receiving the results of your Leaving Cert is a big milestone – congratulations on getting this far!

With your results can come a lot of emotions – excitement, happiness, relief, anxiety, stress, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. It’s normal to feel one or more of these emotions and it can be a lot to process.

However you’re feeling about your results; remember it is not the end of the road, but the beginning.

Here are four great supports to help you with how you’re feeling and planning for your next steps:

Next Steps

If you’re unsure about your next steps after receiving your results, careers portal has a wonderful article about your next steps after receiving your Leaving Cert results.

This article covers everything from how to appeal your results to opportunities outside of your CAO results.

Discuss your options with an expert

There is a lot to think about once you have your results. You can chat through your options with an experienced guidance counsellor at The National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Helpline. This service is a call and/or text support line for both parents/guardians and students to help navigate the results day and discuss next steps with a qualified guidance counsellor.

• Where: Freephone – 1800 265 165 – or text GUIDANCE to 086 1800 685
• When: The helpline will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays (22nd, 25th–29th August) and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays  (23rd and 30th August). Text replies will be sent during helpline opening hours.

Talk about how you’re feeling with Jigsaw

There can be a lot of feelings that come with getting your results, including feeling disappointed, anxious, or overwhelmed. It can help to talk these feelings through with a mental health professional. You can chat online to a member of the Jigsaw team. There is no waiting list, and the service is always free. The conversation takes place over text and lasts up to an hour. It is a great way to get help in coping with how you’re feeling.

• Where: Online – https://jigsaw.ie/talk-online/live-chat/
• When: Monday from 1 – 4.30 pm, Wednesday from 1 – 4.30 pm and Thursday from 2 – 7.30 pm

Exam Results Tips on TikTok

We have posted a TikTok series about taking care of yourself during the exam results period. Check them out on the Jigsaw TikTok account.

• Where: Jigsaw’s TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@jigsaw_ymh

No matter how you feel about your exam results today, remember to take a bit of time to celebrate with your friends.

Celebrating and connecting with your friends can both boost the excitement and lighten the load of your results.

We at Jigsaw are all wishing you a very happy results day. Congratulations on getting this far.