The hard work, the stress, the anxiety, and then the relief, joy and excitement.
There’s been some tremendous successes on A Level results day at Runshaw College in Leyland and at Cardinal Newman College in Preston.
Take a look at the photos below to see if you recognise anyone you know.
1. Natalie Halucha, 18, from Ribbleton, celebrating an A* in chemistry, AA in biology and A* EPQ in maths. She's off to the University of Birmingham to study medicine.
Natalie Halucha, 18, from Ribbleton, celebrating an A* in chemistry, AA in biology and A* EPQ in maths. She's off to the University of Birmingham to study medicine. | Neil Cross
2. A Level results day at Runshaw College Eliza Baybutt, Distinction in BTEC performing arts heading to Italia Conti
A Level results day at Runshaw College Eliza Baybutt, Distinction in BTEC performing arts heading to Italia Conti | Neil Cross
3. A Level results day at Newman College
18-year-old Frankie from Lea is off to study maths at St Andrew's | Neil Cross
4. A Level results day at Newman College
Emily Bonney, 18, from Penwortham, celebrates her success with a friend. She got an A* in Law, A* in English Combined and an A in Modern History. She’s now set to go to Durham to study Law. | Neil Cross