Leaving Cert and CAO Q&A: What do I do now? A guidance counsellor offers advice

Guidance counsellor Mai Kerins offers advice about results, the points race, student accommodation, and options if you haven't got what you wanted

The Leaving Cert can be one way toward the future - but it isn't the be-all and end-all, says Mai Kerins. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

I just got my results. What now?

"The waiting and expectation are over - you have your results. For the delighted students, it's great. For those that are disappointed, it's a rough day.