June 23: California-based teenager Tiara Abraham started taking community college classes when she was seven years old. Now, at the grand age of 16, she’s graduated from college, earning a perfect 4.0 from UC Davis.

“Her parents say she surprised them with her musical abilities, adding that her gift was apparent as soon as she started to speak. She has already performed at Carnegie Hall and says she’s always tried to push herself to improve. Tiara sang this weekend at her graduation ceremony and was proud to be able to perform with such “great technique.” Smarts runs in the family. Her brother graduated UC Davis at 14 years old four years ago. Tiara won’t be around for long. With a 4.0 average, she got offers from 12 of the top graduate schools with music programs the country. She’s chosen to go to Indiana University.”: Ktvu