Savannah First Grader Vandan Patel Recognized by American Mensa for Exceptional Intelligence

American Mensa is pleased to welcome 7-year-old Vandan Patel of Savannah, Georgia, as one of its newest members. A distinguished first-grade student at Savannah Country Day School, Vandan exhibits intellectual abilities that surpass typical grade-level expectations and displays a profound curiosity across a range of advanced subjects.

American Mensa is the U.S. chapter of Mensa International, a high-IQ society that admits individuals who score in the top 2 percent of the population on an approved intelligence test.

American Mensa is pleased to welcome 7-year-old Vandan Patel of Savannah, Georgia, as one of its newest members. A distinguished first-grade student at Savannah Country Day School, Vandan exhibits intellectual abilities that surpass typical grade-level expectations and displays a profound curiosity across a range of advanced subjects

American Mensa is the U.S. chapter of Mensa International, a high-IQ society that admits individuals who demonstrate exceptionally high intelligence on approved standardized tests.

“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 Vandan’s father.

Despite his impressive intellect, his parents say Vandan remains a bright-eyed child who revels in the joy of cartoons and laughter. “Vandan is fun, loving, smart, and silly,” said Rima, his mother, who adds that Vandan enjoys playing with his two brothers, spending time outdoors, playing video games, traveling, Snapology and tennis. And he wants to be an astronaut when he grows up.

Youth are one of the fastest-growing segments of Mensa’s membership, making up about 9 percent of members. In part, that’s due to a host of programs and services specifically designed to meet the unique needs of gifted children. Notable among those are the Mensa Honor Society, the College Readiness Series, and scholarships and the Excellence in Reading program administered by the Mensa Foundation.

For children under age 14, like Vandan, American Mensa accepts roughly 150 intelligence tests administered by schools, testing facilities, or private psychologists. Those same tests are accepted for applicants 14 and older, but those candidates may also test with Mensa at private testing centers across the United States.