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American Mensa inducts 7-year-old Vandan Patel
Patel hopes to become an astronaut one day.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 05, May 2025
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Vandan Patel / American Mensa
A 7-year-old boy of Indian descent from Savannah, Georgia, was admitted as one of the newest and youngest members of American Mensa, a high-IQ society.
A first grader at Savannah Country Day School, Vandan Patel has been recognized for his exceptional intellect and advanced learning abilities, operating multiple grade levels ahead of his peers.
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“His thirst for knowledge extends far beyond the classroom, driving him to explore the wonders of space, delve into scriptural studies, and master multiple languages,” said Maulik Patel, Vandan’s father, in a press statement.
Despite his intellectual achievements, his parents describe him as a lively and playful child. “Vandan is fun, loving, smart, and silly,” said his mother, Rima Patel, noting that he enjoys playing with his two brothers, spending time outdoors, playing video games, traveling, engaging in Snapology activities, and playing tennis.
Vandan's admission into Mensa comes through one of approximately 150 accepted intelligence tests used for applicants under the age of 14. For youth members like him, American Mensa offers a range of enrichment programs through its foundation, including the Mensa Honor Society, the College Readiness Series, scholarships, and the Excellence in Reading program.
Youth now make up nearly 9 percent of American Mensa’s 45,000 members—a growing segment driven by programs tailored to the needs of gifted children.
Founded in 1946, Mensa is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world, open to individuals who score in the top 2 percent on recognized standardized intelligence tests. With over 140,000 members globally, Mensa aims to foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
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