Cambridge Accepts 15 Year Old Student

Tue, 21 Sep 2010

15 year old Arran Fernandez has been known as somewhat of a child-star since making national news acing tests from a young age. Now the maths-whizz is set to become the University of Cambridge’s youngest undergraduate for over 200 years. After accepting a place at Fitzwilliam College, Fernandez will become the University’s youngest attendee since a 14 year old William Pitt the Younger in 1773.

After being home-schooled by his father at his house in Surrey, Fernandez is now ready to begin the Mathematical Tripos. The course is notoriously difficult and boasts a number of famous alumni.

Fernandez said: "I'm excited about starting the course and advancing my knowledge of maths. It isn't the youngest bit that is so important to me - I'm more interested in actually going to Cambridge than comparing myself with other people who go there."

Cambridge senior tutor Dr Paul Chirico said: "Fitzwilliam College is pleased to confirm that Arran Fernandez has achieved the conditions of his offer to read Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. Fitzwilliam considers all applications to the College very carefully, regardless of background. Arran was assessed as part of this well-established process, and his considerable academic potential was recognised."
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