CSRA seniors get early acceptance letters to Augusta University

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – More than 200 high school seniors across our area got their acceptance letters to Augusta University on Wednesday.  

This is through the university’s Early Action Program. 

Richmond County students at A.R. Johnson got a special surprise along with their letters on Wednesday.  

Students funneling into the media center at A.R. Johnson High School were oblivious. 

Not one clue or idea. All 19 of them were in for the surprise of a lifetime. 

“I would like to be the first to congratulate you on being admitted to AU the freshman class of 2025,” Director of Undergraduate Admissions Nathan Rice said during the surprise. 

With more than 3,000 early applicants, AU says the senior class of 2024 is their biggest and most competitive class yet. 

And Richmond County students are shattering records. 

“This year, A.R. Johnson had the most applicants in early action that we’ve ever received from any Richmond County High School, and the most early admits that we’ve ever had from any Richmond County school,” said Rice. 

It’s a wish they no longer have to stick on an early Christmas list. 

Alyssa Bryant, senior at A.R. Johnson, said: “It’s very exciting to be in one of the largest groups. AU is a really good school, and I’m thinking about going there. That’s one of my top choices. They really have a good health care program, and I really feel like that’s going to help me get into the nursing career.” 

It’s a sense of peace now within reach, just in time for the holidays. 

Addyson McPhee, senior at A.R. Johnson, said: “One of the heaviest things on my mind was like, am I gonna get in? Am I gonna get in? But like, now I can eat my Thanksgiving meal and be like, I’m going to AU.” 

The Augusta University student body continues to grow. 

Leaders say they’ve seen a 12.5% increase in early action this year with more than 2,900 students admitted in early action. 

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