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Nicky Chen

Male student eith black hair holding a document with exam results.

Study Type: School Leaver Academic
Study Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Studied: A Levels

Seventeen-year-old Nicky Chen knows exactly what he plans to do with his mechanical engineering degree.

Nicky, who lives in Osmaston and went to Merrill Academy, is a massive Formula 1 fan and wants to get into the FI industry as an engineer.

He achieved A*s in his Maths and Chemistry A-levels and a B in Physics.

Nicky said: “I’m pleased with my results and my grades are what I needed to get into university in Leeds or Bristol.

“I’m studying mechanical engineering because I’m such a big F1 fan and hope to work in engineering and designing sports cars once I’ve finished uni.”

I’m pleased with my results and my grades are what I needed to get into university in Leeds or Bristol.