Preesha Chakraborty, a nine-year-old Indian-American student, earned a spot among the "world's brightest" students
Preesha Chakraborty, a nine-year-old Indian-American student, has been included in the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth's list of the "world's brightest" students. The ranking is based on the outcomes of exams that surpass grade level for more than 16,000 students in 90 countries.
According to a press statement dated January 15, Preesha Chakraborty, a third-grader at Warm Spring Elementary School in Fremont, California, passed the Summer 2023 test administered by the US-based Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth (JH-CTY).
Preesha Chakraborty fared well in various exams
Preesha Chakraborty was included in the list following the evaluation of over 16,000 students' above-grade-level test scores from over 90 countries worldwide, the statement stated. She was acknowledged for her exceptional performance in the CTY Talent Search, the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), the American College Testing (ACT), the School and College Ability Test, or similar examinations.
Based on their test results, fewer than 30% of students are eligible for High Honors or Grand Honors/SET each year.
She received the Grand Honors after scoring flawlessly in both the verbal and quantitative sections of the exam, matching the 99th percentile of advanced Grade 5 achievements, according to the press statement.
Chakraborty's accomplishment entitles him to participate in over 250 Johns Hopkins CTY online and on-campus programs for advanced students in computer programming, chemistry, physics, reading, writing, and mathematics in grades 2 through 12.
Chakraborty is a member of the Mensa Foundation, the world's oldest high-IQ society
Chakraborty has been inducted as a lifelong member of the globally recognized Mensa Foundation, the world's oldest high-IQ society. To join, an individual must score at least 98 percentile on a standardized, supervised IQ test or another recognized intelligence assessment.
At six years old, she achieved this accomplishment by attaining a 99 percentile on the NNAT (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test), a national assessment for students in grades K–12 used to identify participants for gifted and talented programs. Beyond her academic pursuits, Chakraborty finds pleasure in activities like climbing, traveling, and engaging in mixed martial arts.
Chakraborty always remains ready to learn
Her parents claim that Chakraborty has always had a strong desire to learn and has continuously demonstrated her extraordinary academic prowess.
"This doesn't merely acknowledge students' performance on a single test; it underscores their inquisitiveness and ability to learn," remarked Amy Shelton, the Executive Director of the CTY.
Established in 1979, CTY stands as a hub for innovation committed to progressing in the realm of gifted education through research on testing, programs, and additional assistance for advanced learners.
Shelton conveyed, "After demonstrating substantial potential, we encourage these students to actively seek opportunities, participate in communities that present challenges, broaden their knowledge, connect with fellow young scholars, embrace diverse perspectives, engage in critical thinking, and pursue their goals confidently."
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