From Texas to India: How Four Siblings Graduated at Age 15

When the Solomon quadruplets moved from Prosper, Texas, to Chennai, India, in 2021, they could have seen it as a setback to their education. Instead, Rebekah, Joel, Nina, and Meira turned it into an opportunity to accelerate their academic journey.

Now 17 and thriving in online universities across the United States, the four siblings share a remarkable distinction: They all graduated from UT High School's International Diploma Program at only 15 years old in December 2023, completing their high school education in just over two years.

When the family relocated, the young American citizens faced a choice: adapt to an unfamiliar Indian curriculum or find another path.

"We're used to the American curriculum rather than the Indian curriculum," explains Nina. "We just stuck with what was familiar."

The Acceleration Advantage

UT High School's self-paced learning became their superpower. While traditional classrooms move at predetermined pace, the Solomon siblings could dive deep into subjects when ready.

"The best thing about online high school was when you're given your course, everything is available," said Rebekah, the eldest by minutes. "Once you unlock a module, you can keep working through it."

Joel highlighted the flexibility: "Instead of the regular 8-3 school schedule, you're able to work on your own schedule which sets you up for independence."

"Some days I would just be like, you know, I can complete this material. I don't need to wait for another couple days," Nina explained. "That's how we slowly started pacing ourselves to finish early."

Motivation in Multiples

The quadruplets found their greatest advantage in each other. Rather than missing classroom discussions, they engaged in lively debates among themselves.

"They were motivating each other, striving to move forward," observes their mother, Elizabeth Solomon. "The environment really got everybody riled up. Like, yes, we can do this. Let's become the youngest to graduate from high school!"

For Meira, the youngest sibling, the potential loneliness of online learning wasn't an issue. "I've got my siblings, so that's very helpful, it doesn't feel lonely."

Despite being thousands of miles from their teachers, the siblings found robust support from UT High School faculty. The 10.5-hour time difference worked in their favor.

"We would email teachers in the evenings our time," Nina explains. "Because it was morning in Austin, the teachers would see their messages first thing and would promptly respond."

College Success

All four started college at 16 and are excelling:

· Rebekah studies English at Fisher College in Boston, made the Dean's list, and is pursuing her dream of becoming a published author.

· Joel studies political science at Indiana University, made the Dean's list and honor society, aspiring to become a defense attorney.

· Nina thrives at Indiana University with political science, made the Chancellor's list, and dreams of becoming a criminal attorney.

· Meira studies economics at Arizona State University and is considering business law or management.

"The courses at UTHS are very rigorous," Joel notes. "The courses at Indiana University are exactly of the same rigor, and I am glad to have been prepared for this in advance."

Living in India has influenced their career aspirations. "They see such a big difference in the culture," Elizabeth explains. "They see how the law doesn't really apply here the same way it does in America. These differences have driven their fascination with legal systems and governance."

Lessons in Independence

The Solomons' story demonstrates how online learning can work exceptionally well for self-motivated students with strong family support.

"I don't regret anything about choosing UT High School," Meira reflects. "There's no feeling of it could have been better, because it already was really, really good."

Their success offers inspiration for families considering online education, particularly those facing geographical challenges. It demonstrates that with the right support system and motivated students, accelerated learning can be the pathway to extraordinary achievement.