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Teenage Prodigy Aces 23 A-Levels, Outshines Stephen Hawking
15 Aug
Summary
- Student with IQ higher than Stephen Hawking
- Achieved 23 A-Levels with A and A* grades
- Secured unconditional offer to study medicine at Oxford
In a remarkable academic feat, a student with an IQ higher than renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has achieved an astonishing 23 A-Levels with grades of A and A*. Mahnoor Cheema, a student at Henrietta Barnett School in London, has an IQ of 161, one point above Hawking's.
Despite facing opposition from her school over her desire to study 31 A-Levels, Mahnoor and the school agreed on a compromise of 23 A-Levels, more than seven times the average. Mahnoor's diligence and determination paid off, as she secured four A* grades in her first two months at the sixth form.
Mahnoor's impressive results have earned her an unconditional offer to study medicine at the prestigious University of Oxford, fulfilling her childhood dream. The talented teen, who previously studied 24 GCSEs and scored 33 A*s and one A/A*, was supported by her mother throughout her academic journey.
Henrietta Barnett School is known for its high-performing students, with an average of 34 offers per year to Oxford and Cambridge, a 43% success rate. Mahnoor's exceptional achievements have set a new benchmark, showcasing the potential of gifted students when provided with the right support and opportunities.
