i left school with 4 GCE 'O' levels.
last i remembered (true of course), i was writing an assignment for
my doctorate.
my schoolmates who went to poly actually still have poly
diplomas... (no, i dont have rich parents either so i did work hard
on my own)
past failures does not mean future failures. the future is up to
you.
by the way - you didnt do well doesnt mean it is about you.
consider this: the subjects thought in school wasnt to your
interest and your life goals.
go find what it is that is destined for you and make the best of
it.