I guess then i was wrong and there is more hyperbole and promotional framing than actual substance. PSAT, SAT, LSAT, IQ scores and acceptance (even if not enrolling) to top undergrad or law schools and news from national debate and mock trial circuit aren’t there to support the claims of academic brilliance. That being said, those are overrated when it comes to practical success.
As far as Harvard Extension, any student eligible to do dozen plus AP, IB, dual credit with invested parents and a supportive school can do it so even though it shows, above average academic capability and good work ethics, it doesn’t show extraordinary brilliance.
However, bigger lesson here is value of an unconventional route and of good marketing to launch a judicial and possibly political or media career. I’m sure soon we’ll read a book, hear a podcast or watch a movie about this story. On top of that, it is a mega confidence boost and a social advantage as well, everyone loves a child prodigy, not many of us understand technicalities.