Time to Call ... The Thesis Doctor

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Did you know that the MAJORITY of doctoral candidates never finish their dissertations. Consequently there are MORE ABD's than PhD's in the U.S.! Would it surprise you to learn that the thesis is the primary stumbling block for over 80% of those students who fail to confer their MASTER'S degree? (Read "Where have all the Doctoral Students gone?" link below.)

Reasons for not finishing the thesis or dissertation often involve lack of proper guidance from the assigned thesis advisor. It's an unfortunate reality that many faculty members are stretched too thin to offer the level of attention and direction candidates may need to get through a critically difficult process.

For the student, this often translates into the FINANCIAL BURDEN of paying additional tuition to support extensions, OPPORTUNITY COSTS for lost employment and/or advancements, TENSION and interpersonal problems particularly among those who head families, and sometimes the ULTIMATE price ... a peaceful frame of mind. More often than not, these obstacles are even more pronounced for women, minority and foreign students. (Read "Facing Adversity" link below.

Clearly, you are not alone in the need for thesis support. You have done well in taking a step towards acquiring assistance from someone skilled and committed to helping you jump over the last hurdle towards conferring your coveted degree.
(Read "Valuable thesis tips", link below)

SERVICES AND FEES

Dr. Molina is a graduate of Cornell University and holds both a Masters and Doctorate degree from Harvard. This is a unique opportunity to privately contract a highly credentialed academic advisor who will provide a level of support a non-academic "editor" is simply not qualified to offer.

Aside from her degrees, she has published in peer reviewed journals, written hundreds of winning grant proposals for non-profit organizations and has served on faculties and thesis committees at The Colorado College, Tufts University, and Cambridge College Graduate School of Management.

Since 2005, she has served as an independent academic consultant through ASGS, assisting nearly a hundred candidates complete their degrees in the fields of behavioral sciences, business, education, human services, public health, and social policy.

Candidates represent both traditional and non-traditional universities including Capella, Columbia, Harvard, Le Roche Switzerland (Business School), Mills, Nova Southeastern (Huizenga Business School), New York University (NYU), U-Massachusetts, UC-Irvine, U-Illinois, U-Southern California, U-Utah, U-Penn, Walden, Wharton and Yale.

THESIS
Completing a thesis or dissertation involves a multi-tier process. Assistance is available regardless of what stage you are at in the process. This may include (1) Designing a proposal (2) Getting the proposal approved (3) Conducting the study (gathering the data) (4) Analyzing the data (5)Presenting the findings, relevance and contribution to the field (6) Getting the thesis approved and (7) Preparing the Thesis Defense.

RESEARCH PAPERS
General editing and research guidance is available for papers and projects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

FEES
Per hour fees range between $55-$75 depending on the service (e.g. editing, methods, data analysis, content, coaching, etc.); degree (Undergrad, Masters, Doctorate); complexity; and length of contract. Phone and written consultations are billed at $30 per half hour.

SPECIAL REQUESTS
Requests for services are placed on queue and honored in the order received. Special efforts are made to honor emergency requests for a rapid turn around. When such requests can be honored, surcharges (in addition to regular rates) are as follows: 6-10 days ($10/hr); <5 days ($20/hr).

NOTE: A retainer and agreement are required before services are rendered. Payments can be made by Check, Money Order and PAYPAL.

CONTACT

To receive a FREE 15 minute consultation and to arrange for services contact Dr. Liza Molina at ThesisDr@aol.com or (617)642-8281

DR. MOLINA IS A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS (ASGS) www.asgs.org

Helpful Links

Where have all the Doctoral Students gone?
Valuable Thesis Tips
Facing Adversity