LONDON -- For many people in Britain, Thursday, Aug. 18 is just like any other day.

For thousands of 17- and 18-year-olds across the country, though, it's the day they've been nervously waiting for all summer. The day they've been building up to for the last two years.

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It's A-Level Results day, which is the day sixth-form and college students get their grades and find out which university they got in to.

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Unsurprisingly, many see it as a pretty big deal.

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The night before, panic was setting in.

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Finally, the big day rolled round.

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Celebrities were on hand to chip in with helpful advice.

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Brands got in on the action.

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No matter what results people got this morning, though, there was always something to be cheerful about.

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And there's always hope for the future.

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