Most students and ex-students would agree that anticipating board exam results is no cakewalk.

You are tense, your parents are tense.

Some of you are afraid you may fail. Some of you feel there are no exciting options ahead of you if you do not get admission into your dream college. 

That's why we got career counsellors Srividya and Charmaine Vaz from YoungBuzz to chat with Get Ahead readers on May 12.

YoungBuzz India Ltd is a career guidance and people development company which regularly conducts career guidance, personality and soft skill development programmes, customised for various age groups and needs. It has conducted programmes in over 100 cities, in more than six different languages for more than 300,000 individuals.

For those of you who missed the chat, here is the transcript:

Part II: Study options after Class X/XII

Srividya says, Hi everyone, this is Srividya. Nice to be with you today.

pay asked, i graduated in pschology/english in 2005,wrkd wi callcenter in lucknow for 6mths after tat.i wish to b a newsreader.i posses a second division academic record.can i still apply abroad this year for eve a diploma?plz suggest names of some online counsellors,sites,blogs.plz reply. regards, pay

Srividya answers, It would be ideal for you to approach a career counsellor who can guide you based on aptitude tests. This will give you an accurate picture as to which career you should get into.

Charmaine Vaz says, Hi everyone, this is Charmaine Vaz from YoungBuzz. Shoot!

pay asked, whos the counsellor...ms srividya or mr kumar?..sorry but am a bit confused.

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi we are both counsellors. Please come forward with your questions and academic background.

Prabir asked, When will be the class X result declare

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi there, around the second week of June.

sujesh asked, i had done my xii in commerce, wht profession will best for me

Srividya answers, You can look out for options like BMS/ B Com with finance or accounts/ banking and insurance/ BCA.  

Chandari asked, If I have some gap in education, how can I hide the fact during any job interview , since I think it is hampering my prospects at many places.

Srividya answers, It is ultimately your skill. Project your skills more boldly.

sujesh asked, i had done my xii in commerce, wht profession will best for me

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi Sujesh, with commerce as a background, you have two options -- if you have taken Maths, you can look at BMS, BIT or you could continue with B Com and simultaneously pursue animation and related careers if you enjoy designing.

If you have not taken Maths, then you can continue with BCom after which you can later on look at law, travel and tourism, event management or even MBA.

dumanau asked, Its really tough. The pressure is much. How do I handle it? study hard otherwise no job,but how hard can I study? I am an average student. I average 60 to 70%. Will I not get any job?

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi there, you seem to be a committed person. Continue the fight. Good things usually come to people who wait. In the meantime, have a positive outlook, keep applying and networking. All the best!

mouli asked, i want to pursue a career in news anchoring, am a maths student, appeared for 12th...what should i do next?

Srividya answers, You can go for BMM -- Bachelors in Mass Media with a specialisation in journalism. After that you can do an audition for news anchoring.

Sherwin asked, when are the results for 12th board

Charmaine Vaz answers, Roughly in the first week of June, which could be subject to change.

Noli asked, Hi, What is the scope of ICWA in India in terms of job availability and also remuneration?

Srividya answers, It has a good amount of scope if you are looking for a career in finance and accounts. Then ICWA is a good option.

preetimehra asked, my que is result of 12th exams to be accounced. my result is so expecting much plz given the result

Srividya answers, The Class XII results have not yet been declared. They will be done in the first or second week of June.

Hadi asked, I am going to start my classes of PGDM(AIMA)course at M.S.Ramaiah Inst Of Management.It is a nodal centre.I am not in a job and dont want to join any job in between studies.Will it create me placement troubles.?

Srividya answers, No. If you do not work during your course, it will not hamper your placement later. But, ideally, you need to look for placements which will give you a better job opportunity in the future.

pay asked, thanu so mch for replying,srividya. i m sure abt pursuing a career in newsanchoring...just tat dont have a good acadmc record and still wish to apply abroad.can ya name some websites/blogs related to electronic journalism courses abroad.regards,pay

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi, I am assuming that you have completed your graduation. You could look at the media/ mass communication courses offered by institutes across the country. For instance, you have the St Xavier's Institute of Communication. These include Journalism, Public Relations, News Anchoring & Broadcasting, dubbing, RJing.

Nimish asked, Can you please tell me when the SSC board results for mumbai board shall be declared?

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi Nimish they will be declared in the second week of June.

dumanau asked, The imperssion I get is that with 60% and that too non technical, I can only get a job in a call center. Is this your opinion too?

Srividya answers, Could you tell us your background -- science, commerce, arts?

Noli asked, What else could be a better option in finance & accounts both after 12th & Bcom?

Srividya answers, You can look out for an option called B Com with finance and accounts

Nimish asked, My brother is a cricketer. He wishes to pursue engineering in future, for which he would have to quit his cricketing career. What should he do, take up engineering or cricket. He is the top cricketer in his school at least.

Srividya answers, Both fields are equally good. But you cannot guarantee success in the field of cricket. It is ultimately the need to identify in which area you have more potential

Nishith asked, i have appeared for 12th std science and worried about my results as well as what is the best carrear apart from Engi and Medical.

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi Nishith, wish you all the best for your results. If you are interested in research, you could look at BSc courses in Life Sciences (microbiology, biotechnology, biological sciences as well as pharmacy).

dumanau asked, Science

Srividya answers, With 60 per cent -- sciences you can get into bio sciences, computers, microbiology, IT.

pay asked, but i wish to apply abroad for a course in newsanchoring or electronic journalism.chow can i apply ?

Srividya answers, You need to meet an overseas counsellor because there is a lot of criteria to work upon.

Suresh asked, Everyone is worried about result date for X and XII result, so many rumours in the market but no official date from CBSE.

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi Suresh, It should be in the last week of May. So, all the best!

Haadi asked, The website of AIMA reads as PGDM (AIMA) Course is for "Fresh Graduates who wish to combine study with work or any other specialized stream of education". Even after this can I continue my studies without job?

Srividya answers, If the course demands that you have to study and work, you need to fit into that criteria

mouli asked, what are the colleges or universities where i can do BMM?

Srividya answers, St Xaviers, Jai Hind, Sophia's in Mumbai.

ras asked, how to face the results?

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi Ras, face it head-on. Irrespective of your results, there are various options. For further information you could consult a career counsellor who would help you explore the various options.

Haadi asked, sorry to ask you again and agian! If I continue without work?Plz treat it as imp.!

Charmaine Vaz answers, Please be more specific about your question. Give us details about your background, so we
can help you out effectively.

Neha asked, Is there LAw is DU?

Srividya answers, Ideally you can look for options in institutes like National Law School, Bangalore, which will give you a better career option.

mouli asked, what's exactly telecommunications engineering?

Srividya answers, It deals with the provision of satellite network from a rural area to an urban set up dealing with mobile phones, etc.

balmiki asked, please guide for my further education

Srividya answers, What is your background?

balmiki asked, I had done diploma in computer technology from college of engg.

Srividya answers, You can do your B Tech in computers.  

arvind asked, is CA foundation with B.com will be tough

Srividya answers, No. It is ultimately how you balance both.

shiny asked, Hi, am a very worried about my results. I have completed Class X. My parents are very strict and I am fail.

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi Shiny, first of all let's not assume. Irrespective of the results, there are various options. Expecting the worst, you can always appear again for your Class X examinations as a private candidate. Even if you get a low percentage, you can explore various options, so don't get disheartened.

balmiki asked, But i had not got first class for B tech in computers

Srividya answers, What are your areas of interest?

pay asked, can u plz name any online overseas counsellor/website for courses in electronic journalism/newsnchoring,abroad?...i know not any of them.what keywords shud be used for newsreading course overseas in search engines like google on internet. plz rply.

Srividya answers, Log on to www.foreignadmissions.com

shubhra asked, hi i am not able to sleep in the nites worried for my results

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi Shubra, sleep is very important for you. Worrying about your results is not going to change anything. Medicine and engineering are not the only sort after careers. You have many options today. So, take things one day at a time. And, when you do get your results, make sure you consult a career counsellor. All the best!

mephisto asked, I want to be a doctor but I know I've messed up my Science and Maths papers in the Class X exams. what now?

Srividya answers, To become a doctor you need to complete Std XII and you need to give entrance exams. So you have two more years to work on science and maths.

mira asked, I want to become a career counselor. How do I go about it?

Srividya answers, You require a BA in psychology and a masters in specialisation of vocational guidance.

Haadi asked, I belong to computer background,I have done my BCA(HONS),Now I am joining Management course.Any suggestions for me?

Srividya answers, You can prepare for the IIMs or CET for the colleges in Maharashtra to get into MBA.

gwdgsag asked, what are the bst things i can do to keep calm until the results come out?

Charmaine Vaz answers, Hi there, start getting information about various colleges and courses and the cut-off percentage required. Even talking to senior students will give you insights. Whatever your results, there are a lot of options. Take some time out to rejuvenate, as you will need the energy to run around later for admissions!

sapna asked, i live in south bombay.which is a good college to study commerce?

Srividya answers, Sydenham, HR and Bhavan's are good.