I volunteer with a fab group of youngsters. They set up
And run their own youth group. They all derive from one of the most deprived areas in the country. Amazingly, despite very poor schooling, no support at home, no access to extra curricular activities, no money etc some of them have achieved great gcse and a level grades. What I have been asked, and what I want to ask you, is how does a kid from this kind of background try and fulfil a dream of studying medicine?
Bear in mind that these kids have no adequate advice network at school, they don't have gap year exploits on their cv, but they have achieved top grades against all odds. I've told the boy who asked me about it that medicine is highly competitive and is not simply about getting the best grades. How can he optimise his chances? He currently leads the youth group and works at tesco to help his single mum put food on the table. Any advice anyone has would be much appreciated!!
Can I just add that this boy is delightful. Well mannered, kind, enterprising, compassionate.
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Bakingnovice · 12/03/2013 15:01
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