University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Washington University in St. Louis, Wellesley College, University of Alabama, New York University, MCPHS University and several others. They have pursued degrees in several fields including pharmacy, law, medicine, engineering, sciences, and humanities. Ajay Pillai '08 - The youngest person to ever graduate from a University System of Georgia institution with a 4-year degree. Pillai came to the Academy at the age of 13, graduated with an honors degree in biochemistry at the age of 17, and went on to graduate with a Doctor of Medicine from Georgia Health Sciences University at the age of 21. Nkosi Thandiwe '07 - Attended the Advanced Academy of Georgia from 2005-2007. In 2011, he was arrested and charged with one count of murder and two counts of aggravated assault for the Atlanta shooting that left Brittany Watts dead, paralyzed Lauren Garcia, and injured Tiffany Ferenczy. He was sentenced to life without parole plus 65 years in prison on 31 January 2013. See also Georgia Academy of Arts, Mathematics, Engineering and Science References External links The Advanced Academy of Georgia Gifted education University of West Georgia