Earl Thomas Thompson III earned an Associate of Science degree from John Tyler Community College in 2016, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.677 GPA. He was active in both the Non-Degree Seeking and Degree/Certificate programs between 2013-2016. His transcript shows he took courses in subjects like English, math, physics, business, economics and psychology; maintained at least a 3.5 GPA each semester; and was named to the Dean's and Honor's lists multiple times.