12-Year-Old Prodigy Graduates High School, Awarded Full Scholarship for Dual Bachelor’s Degrees in the U.S.

12-year-old student, Suborno Isaac Bari, has been granted a full scholarship to pursue two bachelor's degrees at a university in the United States.

Isaac recently graduated from Malverne High School in New York, making history as the youngest scholar to ever graduate from the Nassau County school, according to the Malverne Union Free School District.

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Reflecting on his academic journey, Isaac expressed his excitement at completing his high school education, despite skipping multiple grades along the way. "It’s been an absolutely wonderful experience," he shared.

After  passing the New York State Regents examinations, he graduated.  "I met so many great people and learned a lot in math, science, and other disciplines. But I think I'm ready to move on and pursue higher education to the best of my ability", he added.

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Rebecca Gottesman, the director of K-12 school counseling at Malverne Union Free School District, who has over 25 years of experience in education, described Isaac as a genius. She highlighted his exceptional academic prowess, stating, "Every year, school counselors are asked to identify the most exceptional students they have encountered in their careers. And I can say without any doubt that Suborno is the most exceptional student I've ever met academically. He's really a prodigy." 

Sourced from Good Morning America