This young man was is studying at Texas Christian University. He was 11 years old when admitted and could read when he was 1 years old. He is currently a sophomore and age 12. Carson is studying quantum physics.
Carson’s mother said the first sign that Carson might be gifted came when he was three months old.
She said she brought him with her to an eye appointment and the doctor was impressed with Carson’s ability to focus.
In fact, Carson was reading chapter books at the age of two, before being potty-trained. He started a Kumon math and reading learning program before he was three.
His mother said he could add, subtract, multiply and divide by age three. He was working at an eighth grade level by the age of five.
Carson doesn’t want to limit his experiences at the university to the classroom. He is interested in science clubs or foreign language clubs since he is close to mastering Mandarin Chinese.
He said he taught himself to play the piano using online videos, books and any resources he could find. Now, he has a teacher to help him develop his musical skills. The teacher made a deal with Carson, saying that she would teach him to play the piano if he would teach her son Mandarin Chinese. He is learning “Für Elise” by Beethoven.
