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Maye Musk Shares Elon Musk’s 1989 Test Showing Record Engineering Aptitude

The University of Pretoria document reveals Musk's A+ scores in programming and operating systems at age 17, sparking viral admiration online.

Overview

  • Maye Musk posted her son Elon Musk’s 1989 computer aptitude test results on X, showcasing his early technical brilliance.
  • The document, dated May 17, 1989, from the University of Pretoria, was signed by JLM Wiechers, Director of Information Management.
  • Elon Musk received A+ grades in operating systems and programming, with testers noting his 'outstanding' results.
  • Musk commented that he achieved the highest engineering aptitude score the testers had ever seen, reflecting on his early potential.
  • The post has gone viral, with widespread admiration for Musk’s teenage achievements and their connection to his later success as a tech leader.