The 25-to-Thrive program is a guided pathway aimed at students and alumni who are interested in attending graduate school. Each participant develops a self-guided action plan that takes them through 5 different areas where they will develop the skill-set necessary to successfully apply to a graduate program. Each 25-to-Thrive participant is free to choose a minimum of 5 tasks out of 8 in each area with the CASA providing feedback and mentoring to ensure students are progressing toward their professional goals. These areas include:

• Academic Preparation
• Writing Preparation
• Standardized Test Preparation
• Research Preparation
• Application Preparation

Overall, the 25-to-Thrive program enables students to create a more personalized yet mentored approached to achieving their professional goals.

The program is available to the following:

• Current GSU students and alumni
• Must be able to complete the program in one year
• Interested in pursuing an advanced graduate degree

For more information about 25-to-Thrive, please contact Leslie Whitmire at [email protected] or Dr. Sherri Briggs at [email protected].

The Leadership Alliance, founded at Brown University in 1992 as a partnership of 23 institutions, came together to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business, and the public sector. Today, this consortium has grown to more than 30 partners and has provided research, mentoring, and networking experiences to over 4,000 scholars. The Leadership Alliance uses a time-tested model to leverage its collective resources to address the shortage of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in doctoral training programs, academia, and the broader research workforce.