Joe Petraro-Hyppolite, a teenager from Long Island, New York, is preparing for a very different academic milestone.
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He is set to begin a master's program at New York University next fall, according to a report by CBS News.
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Joe has already earned a high school diploma, completed university-level studies and scored 1,590 on the SAT at the age of 10.
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His next step will take him into graduate education, where he expects to study sports management, along with kinesiology and biology.
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If he completes his master's as planned, he could graduate at around the same age that many teenagers are preparing to legally drive a car.
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From a 1,590 SAT score at 10 to a master's at 13
Joe's academic record has attracted attention because of how early he reached milestones that usually come much later.
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According to CBS News New York, he scored 1,590 on the SAT when he was just 10 years old.
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At 11, he earned his high school diploma.
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He then continued his education at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he has been working towards his undergraduate degree.
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Now, at 13, he has been accepted into a master's program at NYU.
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"My master's is going to be sports management but other than \(that\) it's also kinesiology and biology," Joe told CBS News New York.
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He is expected to begin the program next fall, after completing his undergraduate degree.
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He plans to finish his bachelor's in May next year.
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The typical age of a person starting a master's program in the US is 33, according to the figures cited in the CBS News New York report.
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Joe will be less than half that age when he begins his graduate studies.
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During an interview with CBS News New York, Joe spoke about his IQ and the attention his academic achievements bring.
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"My IQ is 168," he said.
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"So you're considered a genius," the reporter replied.
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reporter → consider → ?
"I am not biased, but, yeah, if you say so," Joe said.
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He also described the comparisons people make when they hear about his achievements.
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"Whenever I tell people, it's like, 'Oh, Young Sheldon, Doogie Howser,'" he said, referring to the fictional young characters known for their exceptional intelligence.
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Joe's age also stands out when he attends university.
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He said older students sometimes look twice when they realise how young he is.
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His mother says every achievement feels surreal
Joe's academic journey has also included challenges.
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According to CBS News New York, he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and was once placed in special education classes.
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His mother, Anne Petraro-Hyppolite, said his progress has been difficult to put into words.
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When he graduated high school so young, it was surreal, but this is ... everything he does is surreal," she said.
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"He just loves to learn.
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Joe on starting at NYU
Despite his achievements, Joe does not describe the next stage of his education as something that will necessarily be easy.
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When asked whether he felt nervous about beginning his master's, he acknowledged the challenge.
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"Yeah, I mean, who wouldn't be?
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But then again, I am also excited, because new doors are opening," he said.
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His planned master's will focus on sports management, while he also intends to study kinesiology and biology.
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These subjects connect with his wider academic interests and his plans for the future.
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Joe has said he eventually wants to pursue paleontology.
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For now, however, his immediate goal is to complete his undergraduate degree before moving on to graduate school.
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If he follows his current plan, Joe will begin his master's next fall and finish it around the time he reaches the legal driving age.
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he → follow → age
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