How can pupils, parents be mentally prepared for Hong Kong DSE results day?

More than 55,000 Hong Kong pupils will receive their Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam results on Wednesday, a pivotal milestone that may trigger anxiety and also bring opportunity.

Here are some useful tips to mentally prepare for the big day, along with a handy checklist of what to bring.

1. Want to apply to a local university?

Students who have applied through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) or Electronic Advance Application System (EAPP) and received a conditional offer can check to see if their DSE results meet the requirements. If so, they can complete admission procedures and then pay a reservation fee online.

But students whose results fall short or who did not apply should be prepared to visit universities on results day for on-the-spot applications or interviews. However, some only accept online applications.

Those trying their luck and applying to universities on site need to prepare the original and a copy of their identity cards, DSE transcript, school reports from Form Four to Form Six, other learning experiences, and student learning profile.

Certificates for non-school competitions or extracurricular activities, a confirmation letter from institutions for conditional offers (if any) and a reference letter (if any) are among the necessary documents.