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A 17-year-old Montana girl who studied business administration at California Intercontinental University has become the youngest American in history to earn a doctorate.
Kimberly Strable, 17, of Great Falls, said she presented her dissertation virtually and was awarded a doctorate in business administration with an emphasis in global leadership.
"I'm the third youngest in world history to ever get a doctorate in any subject, the youngest in all world history to ever get a doctorate in business and the youngest in American history to get a doctorate in any field," Strable told KRTV.
I hope she's not surprised by how many people don't want to hire a 17 year old PhD. I read an article about child PhDs a number of years ago, and parents were shocked that employers weren't falling all over themselves to hire these kids. I wish her luck.
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But imagine what she can accomplish and learn and earn during her 15 to 20 'Gap' yrs while her peers are stuck in school.!
Indeed best wishes for a lifetime of significant contributions and improvement to society. At least she is no longer stuck in the pathetic USA K-22 school system. She's the true winner.
I have no doubt that the young woman is very capable, but this accomplishment does make me question how rigorous her online only doctoral program was/is.
I have no doubt that the young woman is very capable, but this accomplishment does make me question how rigorous her online only doctoral program was/is.
Well, I doubt she is that capable. True young "geniuses" don't go to schools like CIU.
Well, I doubt she is that capable. True young "geniuses" don't go to schools like CIU.
I don't claim that she's a genius now Just very capable. For all I know, CIU does have a legitimate doctorate program in business, but I do have questions I'd like answered on the matter.
I don't claim that she's a genius now Just very capable. For all I know, CIU does have a legitimate doctorate program in business, but I do have questions I'd like answered on the matter.
The program is legally legitimate. I question its rigor.
Lol, not even a regionally accredited university, and a for profit, i.e. a diploma mill.
No one in the world is going to give a hoot about this, lol.
But will take this any day over the paths other people that age take. I do appreciate her drive and motivation, but feel the parent's set her up for running into a wall, thus possible negative consequences regarding the motivation and drive she has.
I have no doubt that the young woman is very capable, but this accomplishment does make me question how rigorous her online only doctoral program was/is.
It only has National and not Regional accreditation. So while it’s ok, it’s not a rigorous school.
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Just very capable. For all I know, CIU does have a legitimate doctorate program in business, but I do have questions I'd like answered on the matter.
