The Secrets of Dissertation Success-Updated!


How a 10 year long dissertation process finally ended with a completed dissertation in just six months

Recent Ph.D. speaks out about her secrets…..

When Joan Russell first contacted me, she was six months from being kicked out of her Ph.D. program.

She had been working on her dissertation for the past ten years.

In January, she received a letter from her graduate department, telling her she needed to finish by July of that same year, or she would be kicked out of the program.

As you can imagine, Joan was in a panic. She had been floundering around for years trying to figure out how to get through the dissertation maze.

"Dr. Jain, I really do want to finish this dissertation. It might not look like it. I know I’ve wasted a lot of time. I REALLY, REALLY want to finish. Do you think I can?"

"Yes", I said.

"But how?", she asked.

"Using my Get it Done! dissertation coaching process, we can have you finished by the six month deadline. It won’t be easy. In fact, it might be the most stressful thing you’ve ever done. However- IF you’re willing to commit to doing WHATEVER it takes to finish, I will coach you to completion."

Taking a deep breath, Joan agreed.

Six months later, she was on stage, graduating with her Ph.D.

I received thankful cards and letters from Joan’s sister, Joan’s husband, their fifteen year old, and, even Joan’s supervisor from work!

But I don’t share this story to brag. I share it to tell you that finishing your dissertation IS possible for you, no matter where you are now. You just have to be willing to use my proven methods and believe they will help you.

One question I’m often asked, "But how can you help me with my dissertation when you don’t know anything about my topic?"

This is a great question. The answer may surprise you.

I don’t need to know anything about your topic to help you finish your dissertation in one year. YOU are the expert on your topic (or if you’re not, you soon will be.) I, though, am an expert on the dissertation process, which is why I can help you finish faster and more quickly than you ever imagined, even if I don’t know anything about your topic.

In the past six years of working as a dissertation consultant, I have helped more than 200 ABD’s finish their dissertations, most in a year or less.

I know so much about the dissertation process, in fact, that I wrote two books on the subject.

You can see them both on Amazon.com.

Again, I don’t tell you this to brag, but to assure you that my methods actually work.

Now, due to certain constraints on my time, I’m not able to do as much 1:1 dissertation coaching as I would like. The thing is, though, I actually miss doing it! I love the vicarious thrill of achievement and the rush of excitement of helping ABD’s reach their goals.

So, one day, it occurred to me, that, since my time is limited, but my desire is not, what if I put together a monthly dissertation coaching program, at a very low fee, so I could help many more ABD’s become Ph.D.’s……?

And that’s just what I did, launching the dissertation coaching membership program, "The Secrets of Dissertation Success" in January 2007.

There has been a lot of interest in the program, and I wanted to share it with you, in a clear and easy to follow format.

Why did I start this site?
Because I want to help 1000 graduate students complete their dissertations by 2008. {
There is no way I could accomplish this goal without a group format.}

Who is this site for?
Any graduate student who has a deep desire to finish the dissertation, and wants to learn my methods for finishing as quickly and happily as possible. I won’t do the work for you, but I will help you overcome obstacles to finishing, whether they be lack of understanding, difficulties in writing, or problems balancing the dissertation work with the rest of your life.

What is in the site?
Over 100 items of dissertation content, including pdf’s, audios, and videos. All have been developed by me, personally, and cover various elements of the dissertation process, including topic selection, advisor-advisee relationships, chapter development, research, and motivation. New items are added at least every few weeks.

Additionally, membership in the site entitles you to access my monthly dissertation recordings, at no extra charge. While these seminars normally sell for $20 each here, you get them as part of your membership. Recordings are uploaded to the membership site so you can access all seminars at your own convenience and on your own timeline. You can even download them and listen to them on the go. {I love my Ipod, too!}

You also get access to me, two times a month, via email, for email coaching. Upon joining, you’ll be provided with a special email address to use so you can contact me directly. Your emails will have priority over all others, and I can promise you a response within 72 hours. In most cases, you’ll hear back from me in little as 24 hours. I will collect all the questions I’m asked and place them (anonymously) in a "frequently asked questions" database so you can search for your own answers at any time.

How much does all this cost?
$14.95 USD a month.

Why so little?
Because I know that graduate school can be very expensive. I wanted to find a price that most people could comfortably afford.

Am I locked into any long term commitments?
No. There is a membership management screen for your personal subscription. You can log in at any time and cancel your membership.

Are there any refunds?
You can get a refund in the first 15 days if you join and decide the membership is not for you. After this, you can cancel your membership and won’t be charged going forward. You will not be entitled to a refund after the first 15 days of your membership. The reason for this is that the administrative costs of tracking down your account and refunding it go up after 15 days. To keep costs down, all refund requests must be made within the first 15 days of membership.

Is my payment securely processed?
Yes. The way it works is this: when you start the signup process, you’ll be asked to enter your preferred username, email, and billing details. You will then submit these details, and the membership site will encrypt them and send them to the payment gateway. You will see a note that says "Your transaction is being securely processed." If the transaction is successful, the payment gateway sends an encrypted message back to the membership site, and your account is automatically created. Your financial information is safe throughout the whole process.

All this sounds good, but what if I have questions?
No problem. Just email me, and I’ll do my best to answer them.

Why should I join now?
The sooner you join, the faster you finish! That’s the whole point.

What’s the rush? I’ve already waited 10 years…
While the online resources will always be available –even enhanced- the email coaching option won’t be.

Its just simple math. There are only so many email coaching slots available. Everyone who’s serious about finishing has their slot reserved. Why don’t you?

What if I’m ready to sign up?!

Fantastic!

Working together, we’ll get your dissertation done.

Here’s how you get started: Click Here to Order Now.

See you on the inside!
Rachna

My methods have helped complete dissertations in these areas:

  • Politics of Belonging & Modern Rhetoric
  • Social Expectations among the Women of India
  • Comprehensive School Reform & Student Achievement
  • Corporate Bankruptcy Prediction
  • Image Theory Decision Making
  • History of the State of Maine
  • Female High School Dropouts
  • Class and Regional Identity in France
  • Minority Language Revitalization
  • Languages of Spain
  • Psychoanalytic Review of Failure
  • Online Help Seeking Behavior
  • Experiences of Poverty
  • Technology Acceptance Model
  • Jewish Women Struggles & Achievements
  • Southern Black Culture & Ethnography
  • Early Biblical Artists
  • New Teachers Best Practices
  • Distance Education: Theories & Methods
  • Remaking of Soviet Culture
  • Context of Recycling in North America
  • Social Support among Burn Survivors

among many, many others.

Here is what my clients say:

"I was floundering in my eighth year of doctoral work with a flimsy topic and no real proposal. Having completed my classwork, I felt alone and abandoned by the University, and was not making any real progress. As a father of two working full time, there was always a reason not to work on my research. I knew, however, that I had to get serious to complete my Dissertation within the mandated ten year timeframe, but did not know really where or how to start. Worse, I was beginning to doubt myself and my abilities to complete the research. It was then that I fortunately stumbled upon… Dr. Rachna Jain. In weekly coaching sessions, Dr. Jain put my seemingly insurmountable task in perspective. Within nine months of contacting Dr. Jain my proposal was accepted, and my Dissertation was unanimously approved without revision within 10 months of my proposal review. Thank you, Dr. Jain, for showing me the way to reach my goal here."
– Bruce L. Myers, Ph.D.

“I am a firm believer that people come into your life for a reason. Such was the case for me when I contacted Dr. Rachna Jain to serve as my dissertation coach. I was 6 years into my Ph.D. program and was rapidly approaching my 7-year limit. In the midst of trying to start and complete my dissertation, I was juggling tremendous work demands and life issues. Needless to say, I was very concerned about being able to complete my Ph.D. within the following year given the constraints on my time. From the very first day, Dr. Jain encouraged and assured me that it was possible to complete my dissertation in one year. She was extraordinary in helping me to stay focused and to make incremental progress. She provided an effective framework for me to balance my work and dissertation demands and remain energized. She also added a lot of value in the content of my idea and subsequent papers. I was very impressed with how fast she was able to grasp and understand a topic out of her direct area of expertise. I would highly recommend, and encourage, anyone who is working on his/her dissertation to contact Dr. Rachna Jain for support. She will exceed your expectations and ensure you reach your goals.”
–Margo Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.

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