Jonah scored double 800s on the SAT as a 13-year-old eighth grader—a rare occurrence even among top talent search participants and an indication of extremely advanced cognitive abilities. While his parents and teachers had recognized that he was bright, the level of ability demonstrated by Jonah's scores surprised them, and they worried about how to meet his needs. It was clear that a typical high school program would not provide the level of challenge Jonah needed. At the same time, he did not feel ready to enter college full-time.