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13-Year-Old Genius Accepted Into NYU Master's Program
17 Sep
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy will start a master's program at NYU next fall.
- He achieved a 1590 SAT score at age 10 and a diploma at age 11.
- He was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome but overcame challenges.
Joe Petraro-Hyppolite, a 13-year-old prodigy, is preparing to enroll in a master's program at New York University, a milestone typically achieved by individuals in their early thirties. He possesses an exceptional IQ of 168 and a history of early academic achievements, including obtaining a high school diploma at the age of 11 and a score of 1590 on the SAT when he was just 10 years old.
His mother shared that this accomplishment is particularly meaningful given his past placement in special education classes due to a Tourette syndrome diagnosis. Despite these early challenges, Petraro-Hyppolite has excelled, demonstrating a profound love for learning and a tenacious spirit. He is currently completing his undergraduate degree, which he plans to finish in May 2027, with aspirations to eventually study paleontology.
