"I got on to it this morning and had a quick look, and logged off again, and then around half 10 I went to go back on, and it wasn't working."
However Jamie was not overly nervous about the reveal of his external NCEA results in history, economics and English.
"It was fine, there wasn't a lot riding on my external results because I'd already got what I needed previously in the year."
Internal tests and exams meant many students had already passed their NCEA level and had gained university entrance.
"I already knew what I wanted to do at the start of the year, so it was about doing the work during the year so I didn't put all that pressure on myself at the end of the year," Jamie said.
"I mean I didn't want to fail them, there was a couple of subjects I wanted to do well in, but apart from that it was pretty smooth sailing."
Careers New Zealand principal adviser Pat Cody said a lot of students would be in Jamie's position, but there would also be those who were receiving marks that could be disappointing or unexpected.
"For a lot of students there are no surprises, but it's a real mix bag. A lot of young people have a plan, and then suddenly their results don't support that plan. It can trigger emotion, disappointment, and thinking, 'what next?'."
"But just remember, results aren't terminal. There are more options, and places to seek help and support."
His advice for parents: "It's about checking in, some young people are going to be really disappointed. It's about letting the dust settle and about being supportive."
Mr Regan's advice for new Year 11s about to begin their NCEA level one: "Just do the work throughout the year, just try everything you can to get credits, then you give yourself a lot of breathing space at the end of the year."
"And even if it's not worth credits give it a go ... and make sure you know what you're doing by the time it comes to level two, those are the important ones."
Mr Cody's five steps to help parents guide teenagers through NCEA results:
1. Reality check your expectations and brush up on your understanding of NCEA
2. Choose the right time and place to discuss results
3. Take time to analyse results
4. Remember there are options
5. Reflect on how results impact on aspirations and plans