its really depends, some ppl can balance their love life and their school life, depends. but ya gotta focus on ya study, if u get a boyfriend and he distract u too much, just tell him that he's distracting ur study and if he doesnt understand that then he's not for u :L
but like love is love, u cant control ur feeling toward someone so if u think u can handle it, go for it! :)
btw, all parents think that u shouldnt get a bf until u r old so :L
aw thats sad :L but dont lose ur hope just yet, things come wen ur not expected right? ;) beside its good if u r his good friend cuz that way, u guys will become much closer and you might have a chance for him in the furture ;) Good luck