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Teenager beats odds, earns Doctorate at 17

Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman. (Courtesy)

At just 18 years old, Dorothy Jean Tillman has achieved what many adults only dream of - a doctoral degree. But her journey wasn't without its challenges.

By the time she was 14, Dorothy had already bagged an associate's, bachelor's and master's degree, according to CNN.

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