After the exam don't spend endless time criticising yourself for where you think you went wrong. Often our own self-assessment is far too harsh. Congratulate yourself for the things you did right, learn from the bits where you know you could have done better, and then move on. Make sure you take snacks with you so that you eat and drink in between your exams. Go for short walks, if you can. When you're in the exam, take mini breaks, to avoid getting too tired. That means switching off for a minute every 15 minutes or so. It can really help top up your concentration levels.

Give yourself time to relax and get over the exams. Forget about them for as long as you can. Waiting for the results to arrive can also be a stressful time.

If you have been successful, well done. But if you have not done so well, don't panic. There are lots of options. You may be disappointed and find it difficult to think about what to do next. There are lots of people around to help make the decisions with you. You may choose to retake some of the exams, or perhaps take a year out and come back to your studies later.

Don't keep your worries to yourself. Talk to your parents, teachers or friends about how you feel. Childline offers help at exam time and you can write to or telephone them at any time. They also have web pages dedicated to helping you through your exams.