My grades are better than I expected Gaining higher marks now in at least one subject, and therefore a higher grade, takes the pressure off you a little during your A2 year. For example, if you were expecting a grade C in Biology, but achieve a B, this gives you a better chance of averaging a B overall, even if you do not score so highly in your A2 exams next year. My grades are what I expected Well done! You've hit your targets and can relax in the knowledge that you've achieved what you need to this year. If you have decided you are going to apply to university, you now know how much effort you will have to put in next year to obtain the A level grades required. My grades are lower than I expected First of all -- don't worry. While it may seem like the end of the world, it certainly isn't! There are a couple of things you can do to try and improve your AS marks. Remarks Take a careful look at the marks for each module under all subjects you have taken. Do any of them seem extremely low compared to what you were expecting? Have you missed the next grade up by only a handful of marks for any subject? If any of these are the case, you may wish to request a re-mark of your paper(s). This has to be done through your school or college -- you can not