About 400 young people in the Isle of Man find out their A-level results today (Thursday).
Many of the students will be heading off to universities in the United Kingdom, but some will look at other options.
The Department of Education will assess the Island's overall performance in the exams later.
Last year, the overall pass rate was 97 per cent, the second highest ever achieved.
Co-ordinating adviser for 11-19 education on the Island Paul Craine says it's important young people know their next step:
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