13‑Year‑Old Joe Petraro‑Hyppolite Enters NYU Master’s Program

Published 20 Sept 2026, 12:37 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Joe Petraro‑Hyppolite, 13, with an IQ of 168, has been accepted into a NYU master’s program after overcoming cancer and Tourette’s Syndrome. He plans to study sports medicine next fall.

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• Young Sheldon in real life: Boy with IQ 168 gets into NYU master's at 13 after overcoming cancer, Tourette's Syndrome — Mint (center)

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