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Florida 11-year-old graduates from college, aims to be astrophysicist.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:25 pm
Well, finally some good news out of Florida 
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Boy had learned algebra by age 4
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He can't vote. He's not even old enough to drive. But William Maillis already has a college degree.
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"I am totally fascinated by William and the work that he has done," Dr. Tonjua Williams, president of St. Petersburg College, told CNN affiliate Bay News 9. "He's extremely brilliant, very open and collaborative."
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William started college in 2016 after graduating high school at age of 9. His parents say he was always on the "fast track." By the age of 2 he was doing simple math and by 4 he learned algebra.
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"Everybody has gifts from God. I was gifted with knowledge and science and history,"
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So what's next? He plans to continue his education and will begin classes next month at the University of South Florida.
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"I want to be an astrophysicist," William told CNN affiliate Bay News 9. "I want to prove to the world that God does exist through science."
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His goal is to complete his doctorate by the time he's 18 -- the age many people are when they begin college.
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Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:27 pm to DemonKA3268
This fricking state. 
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:27 pm to DemonKA3268
Looks like Florida put all of their smarts into this one kid, instead of spreading it around...
...it would explain a lot.
...it would explain a lot.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:28 pm to DemonKA3268
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:28 pm to DemonKA3268
Think if he would of went to welding school how much more good he could do for the world at that age
He could have a f250 by now
He could have a f250 by now
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:29 pm to DemonKA3268
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Boy had learned algebra by age 4
How many hotwheels you think this boy owns?
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:29 pm to DemonKA3268
Well, I feel retarded now. Thanks for posting this confidence boosting article.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:30 pm to DemonKA3268
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:30 pm to Korin
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This fricking state.
What's not to love...loaded with warm sunny beaches, Disney , smart kids , football talent and hands down the best white trash entertainment stories ever..
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:30 pm to DemonKA3268
An associates in arts is a SHITTY degree.
Astrophysics is just a catchy name, who the frick studies astronomy anymore?
Astrophysics is just a catchy name, who the frick studies astronomy anymore?
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:31 pm to OysterPoBoy
He probably catches lizards and bites their heads off like nerds do
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:31 pm to DemonKA3268
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:32 pm to DemonKA3268
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"I want to be an astrophysicist," William told CNN affiliate Bay News 9. "I want to prove to the world that God does exist through science."
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:32 pm to DemonKA3268
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Boy had learned algebra by age 4
How does something like this even happen? There's what, 6-8 years of grade school math before they get to algebra on the curriculum? He must be one of those kids that just picked up books and learned it on his own. I can't imagine any parent realizing their kid's a genius and putting them on the path to learn algebra by age 4.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:35 pm to Gaston
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An associates in arts is a SHITTY degree.
Astrophysics is just a catchy name, who the frick studies astronomy anymore?
Yeah, I'm wondering if you really have one of he smartest kids in the world, is the best course of action really sending him to get a useless associates degree at a shitty junior college then continuing studies at a mediocre directional type state school, all before he's 18.
Seems like patience here may have paid off on something a bit more meaningful.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:41 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Yeah, I'm wondering if you really have one of he smartest kids in the world, is the best course of action really sending him to get a useless associates degree at a shitty junior college then continuing studies at a mediocre directional type state school, all before he's 18.
A student's aptitude is far more important than the academic reputation of a school. Brilliant students can succeed just about anywhere.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:41 pm to Gaston
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Astrophysics is just a catchy name, who the frick studies astronomy anymore?
Bruh, we have a Space Force now. We need all the rocket surgeons and astophysicians we can get.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:42 pm to Y.A. Tittle
Meh..I see smarter 11 year-olds in the quad every day.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:46 pm to Cdawg
Study condensed matter (materials), chemistry, biology,..something more applicable than astronomy...I mean if you want to get somewhere. Proving God exists through science...IDK how manage that. This kid's parents have to be some mixed nuts.
Posted on 7/23/18 at 2:46 pm to DemonKA3268
Associates not a 4 year bachelor's...not that it makes it any less impressive.
I'd honestly be worried about this kid's social development when accelerating him so quickly. Social intelligence isn't something you can't read in a book or take test on.
I'd honestly be worried about this kid's social development when accelerating him so quickly. Social intelligence isn't something you can't read in a book or take test on.
This post was edited on 7/23/18 at 4:00 pm
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