News Top student too young for uni
Most 16-year-olds are returning to sixth forms and colleges around the region this week to start their A level studies but this is not the case for one local teenager.
Gregory Boast from Moorends has started his work experience placements in local hospitals after being told he is too young to go to University.
The 16-year-old achieved top grades in A level biology, chemistry, physics and maths as well as an A grade in AS level further maths at a time when children his age are tackling the demands of their GCSE's.
Speaking about his excellent achievement and current situation, Greg said: "In a way it's worked out quite well that I can't go to university at the moment because this gap year gives me more time to work out which university I want to go to."
As well as studying hard to become a doctor, Greg's talents are not just restricted to medicine. He is a keen glider, RAF cadet, assistant beach lifeguard and excellent guitarist having achieved grade 8 standard. Greg also likes spending time with friends who have been very supportive of his achievements. He said: "It's nice when I can help my friends if they don't understand things, but then they help me in the same way."
The former Read School pupil is eventually hoping to work as a doctor in the RAF.
Greg, who has wanted to go into medicine since the age of 11 is currently enjoying his work placement at Goole hospital. "I've been observing the doctors and seeing what they do to see which area of medicine I'd like to specialise in," Gregg explained.
Talking about Greg's achievement, Read school headteacher Richard Hadfield said: "Greg is an exceptional student.
"He has a mature and inquisitive mind and it is no surprise that he has done so well in his A level subjects.
"He will be very well suited to his university course."
Eventually Greg is hoping to go to The University of Nottingham to study medicine.
Published on 4th September 2008 in News.
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