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UConn alumna petitions to reinstate 13-year-old girl

by News One | July 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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By Gerren Keith Gaynor
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Recently, the University of Connecticut denied the acceptance of 13-year-old Autum Ashante. Although, she has an IQ test score of 149, it was declared she wasn’t “academically ready”.

Reportedly, Autum’s father, Batin Ashante, was enraged by the decision — saying it was “B.S.” and his daughter was “devastated.”

Also, University of Connecticut alumna, Josephine Minnow, was enraged by the denial of Autum’s admission after discovering the story — she took action.

“I love my Alma Mater, but I became outraged that they would deny such talent,” Minnow said.

Minnow decided to petition the university’ decision — in hopes of getting it overturned.

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Filed in: Connecticut, Education, Living, Top Stories | Related Topics: Alumna, Autum Ashante, IQ, Josephine Minnow, University Of Connecticut
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