And many of you will know exactly how they are feeling as you have been through it and experienced it all in days gone by.
Remember that welcome relief when you got the grades you were hoping for?
Here’s 17 reminders of Sunderland and County Durham pupils celebrating their GCSE results over the years. Are you pictured?
5. Elation at St Hild's School
Look at the delight on the face of their St. Hild's School pupil as she celebrates her GCSE results in 2012. Photo: Frank Reid Photographer 2012
6. Manor Community College
These students posed for a photograph after getting their GCSE results at Manor Community College in 2015. Photo: FRANK REID 2015
7. English Martyrs
A day for celebration for these English Martyrs School and Sixth Form pupils in 2012. Photo: Frank Reid Photographer 2012
8. Easington in 2006
Lots of smiles on the faces of these happy Easington Community School students faces in 2006. Recognise any of them? Photo: DP