I live in Poland (Europe) and the situation is pretty same. I also cannot go to the university because I miss like three points in an obligatory Maths exam and it's obligatory for everyone, even if you have a learning disability and won't need algebra at all in your profession. It doesn't matter for the system that I am gifted in other subjects. There is no job for me and it all looks pretty miserable. I cannot afford a flat, a car, anything. I worked full time and earned like 900-1000 PLN, which is not enough to even pay rent for a one room flat. 900 PLN is what a bad smartphone costs (an Iphone, for example, is 3000 PLN)