And we were there with them to discover how they got on.
This is the first cohort of students to sit exams since the coronavirus outbreak.
They are expected to face tougher competition for university places this year, with institutions known to have been more conservative in their offers this year.
The number of students accepted on to UK degree courses has fallen this year, Ucas figures show.
A total of 425,830 people have had places confirmed, down two per cent on the same point last year.
In 2021, a record 435,430 people, from the UK and overseas, had places confirmed.
This year’s figure is the second highest on record, and up 16,870 compared with 2019 when exams were last held.
9. A-level results day
From left: Amelia Underwoood - A,B,B, Megan Hall - 3A's and a B, Nadine Smith 3 B's and Joel Matthews B, C, C, at Portsmouth College, Tangier Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
10. A-level results day
Kiah-Marie Stephens and Abida Rahman at Portsmouth College, Tangier Road, Portsmouth Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
11. A-level results day
From left: Jacob Charman, Ben Hallatt, Romeo Mfuka, Robyn Nightingale and Aaron Quinlan at Portsmouth College, Tangier Road Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
12. A-level results day
From left: Ethan Molloy - A, B,A, - Maisie Kithakye -A* and 2 As, and Katie Burns - A*, A,B, at Portsmouth College, Tangier Road Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman