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Graduate School Preparation Program
About the Graduate School Preparation Program
The Graduate School Preparation Program (GSPP) at Central State University equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully enroll in graduate schools, including law school and medical school. Services are available to students beginning in their freshman year. The program offers one-on-one advising, preparation for the LSAT, MCAT, and other required testing, and the development of personal statements and resumes. Participants learn about the admissions process for law school, medical school, and other graduate programs and have opportunities to tour graduate schools.
Marauders have graduated from Central State to go on to prestigious schools such as
Notre Dame Law School
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Maurer School of Law at Indiana University Bloomington
Palmer College of Chiropractic
the
University of Wisconsin Law School
St. Georges University School of Medicine
Marquette University Law School
Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University
, the
University of Cincinnati College of Law
, the
University of Dayton School of Law
, the
University of Toledo College of Law
, and the
University of Akron School of Law
Program representatives also accompany students on campus tours across the country, meeting with officials from collaborating schools to open doors for Marauders to make an even larger impact in their communities. Under the direction of Director Sidney Williams, the GSPP hosts annual events, including
Constitution Day and meet-and-greets with Central State University alumni who are now attorneys and judges.
New J.D. program with Akron Law
The University of Akron School of Law (Akron Law) and Central State University have announced a degree partnership to create a seamless, sequential system for students to obtain both a bachelor’s degree from Central State and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Akron Law in just six years instead of the usual seven. The partnership, commonly referred to as a three plus three (3+3) degree program, offers an exceptional educational opportunity for qualifying students. Central State becomes the sixth college to have a 3+3 program with
Akron Law
and the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Ohio to have a 3+3 partnership with any law school.
Saluting 2025 GSPP Students
Mission
The GSPP is to increase the number of Central State University undergraduate students accepted into legal and health graduate school programs. This includes law school, medical school, and health-related graduate school programs in chiropractic medicine, physician assistance, exercise science, social work, psychology, accelerated nursing, and others.
Services
Graduate school admission counseling
Graduate school visits
On-campus graduate school visits
Personal development workshops
Graduate school selection assistance
Academic resume assistance
Personal statement assistance
Academic summer program assistance
Hidden obstacles to graduate school acceptance
The Graduate School Preparation Program is funded by Title III.
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Apply for GSPP
From freshmen year on, Marauders who want to continue their education after graduation have the opportunity to prepare for their next stage in life with the Graduate School Preparation Program. To learn more, contact Sidney Williams, director, at
937-376-6068
or
swilliams2@centralstate.edu
or Tracy Watts-Coleman, administrative assistant, at
937-376-6685
or
twatts-coleman@centralstate.edu
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Meet our staff
Sidney Williams
Director, Graduate School Preparation Program
Phone:
937-376-6068
Email:
swilliams2@centralstate.edu
Tracy Watts-Coleman
Administrative Assistant, Graduate School Preparation Program
Phone:
937-376-6685
Email:
twatts-coleman@centralstate.edu