Students still waiting for their BTec results say they are losing out on university places as the race to snap up spots through clearing heats up.
New figures show that record numbers of school leavers are looking for a course after missing their target grades.
BTec students, who were due to get their results last Thursday, say the delays threaten their future plans.
Exam board Pearson says it is "working around the clock" to get results out to those still waiting.
