This year's GCSE results saw a record pass rate of 99.1 per cent with large numbers expected to stay on for sixth form.
However the new year 12 pupils are facing relative uncertainty as to what awaits them once they finish sixth form.
With government set to tighten the grant system and university slots becoming increasingly oversubscribed we asked a collective of A-grade students if this could potentially impact their decisions as to what their next steps are:
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Town set for two-day music event
Castletown is bracing itself for a huge live music festival this weekend.
McGuinness’s TT Fireblade replica is strictly limited
Honda's marking John McGuinness's 30 years of racing on the Isle of Man with a very special limited edition motorbike.
Road closures announced for Peel's Viking boat races
The Department of Infrastructure has announced the road closures for one of the West's most popular events this weekend.
More information submitted on statue lighting over bat concerns
Proposed lights for a planned statue of a Viking king in St Johns maybe be too blue - but shouldn't harm bats.
Brewery makes appeal after pub furniture stolen
Did you pinch a pub's paraphernalia last night? If so, you might want to return what you took!
TT course shut after lunchtime crash
A crash in the west of the Island means part of the TT course will be closed for much of this afternoon.
Northern landmark reopens to traffic
A vital traffic route in Ramsey has now reopened after three weeks of work.
Wife of late TT rider to complete memorial lap of course
A much-loved competitor who lost his life during TT practicing this year will complete his lap of the course with his wife at the end of this week.
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