50% of doctoral students never finish their thesis. Some of my peers dropped out after investing over 5 years and their life savings into graduate school. These students missed out on job opportunities, piled on thousands of dollars of debt, and experienced strain in their personal relationships because they didn’t know how to finish a PhD thesis. I made a promise to myself that if I finished my thesis I would make it my mission to teach others how to get their PhD.
This is how the idea for “The Finish Your Thesis Program” was born.
Working on your PhD can feel like you are in a black tunnel with no light at the end. If you don’t have a plan, how do you know if you are on the right track? While your thesis is unique, the process of doing research and writing a PhD thesis is not. I have interviewed hundreds of PhDs in over 30 fields to distill the essential steps that you need to finish your PhD thesis.
The “Finish Your Thesis Program” is a step-by-step system that helps you to finish your PhD and prepare for your new life after graduate school.
I taught the system behind the “Finish Your Thesis Program” to thousands of PhD students at universities. I created an online program so you can access this system from your own home, and use it as your guide to finish your PhD.
After you enroll, you get access to the “Finish Your Thesis Program” as long as you are in graduate school.
Get access to our private online community: As a member of the “Finish Your Thesis Program” you have the opportunity join our vibrant online community, and get support from Dora and other graduate students
“I thought I was the only one having these problems. As soon as I joined the “Finish Your Thesis Program” I felt relieved to find a community where people were open to discuss their problems even though we were from different disciplines. An immediate benefit I experienced after joining the program was to have energy to pull together a 100 page thesis proposal.Being part of a community was great help to finish my thesis”
-QUANG EVANSLUONG, PHD, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, UNITED KINGDOM
“Using the tools in the “Finish Your Thesis Program” I could finish my PhD in less than 4 years, which was earlier than I expected, and I also got 3 publications. Every day I saw improvement in my writing and how to get balance in my life so I could get my thesis done. I am still using techniques I learned in the program. I recommend this to every grad student to save time and energy.”
-LEILI GHAZI, PHD, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER, CANADA
“I was struggling to manage my time and tasks and I didn’t know if I could graduate before my fellowship ran out. The community in the “Finish Your Thesis Program” was very supportive and the resources that Dora provides are very helpful. You don’t have to read long long books. It’s practical information that you can apply immediately to your own situation.”
-AVIV SHARON, PHD STUDENT, TECHNION – ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
” I felt stuck and I was looking for tools to get unstuck. Immediately after joining I gained confidence and a sense of belonging, and I learned how to manage my committee. The daily disciplines I learned in the program are invaluable now that I am doing my job search. I am excited about my future and finding a job that is a good fit for me.”
-MARIANNE PUGATCH, PHD, HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCHER, USA
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Hi, I am Dr. Dora Farkas, Founder of the Finish Your Thesis Academy. Born in Budapest, Hungary, I completed my Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and my PhD in Biological Engineering at MIT.
I continued my career as a postdoctoral fellow at Tufts University, and a Senior Scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. In my “spare time” (while raising two daughters) I coached graduate students and gave workshops at universities.
You get access to the entire “Finish Your Thesis Program” as soon as you enroll, and you have access to the course as long as you are in graduate school.
We have included the most effective productivity tips in Module 1, so you can expect to experience better productivity and reduced stress within 1 week.
After you enroll, you have access to the course as long as you are in graduate school.
The Finish Your Thesis Program was designed for the busy graduate student lifestyle, and the material is condensed into easy-to-read workbooks and short videos. Each module takes only 1 hour per week, and the implementation sessions are 1 hour long.
You cannot fall behind in the “Finish Your Thesis Program.” You can go through the program at your own pace and return the material at any time. You have access to the course as long as you are in grad school.
You have the option to join our private Facebook group (which is a secret group), and only other members see your posts. Some students decide to set up a separate Facebook account for the Finish Your Thesis Program. The advantage with this option is that when you log into facebook, you will not be distracted by notifications from other groups you are part of.
Our private and exclusive Facebook group already has members of the Finish Your Thesis Community who have taken the course. Through this community you can get support from other students and me to help you overcome challenges in graduate school and finish your thesis.
Yes, this course is based on success stories from graduate students from over 30 different fields of study including mathematics, life and physical sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences. The strategies I will teach you will help you to become more productive regardless of your field of study.
You are in good company, because we have students from over 30 different countries in the program. English is not Dora’s first language either, and we understand the challenges of having to do research and write publications in your non-native tongue. The course material is summarized clearly in the workbooks so it is easy for non-native English speakers to follow.
We have had students who just started their graduate programs, and we also had students who joined the course in their last semester. The skills you learn in the course and the interactive support network will help you to manage your time better, reduce stress and become more productive at any stage of graduate school.
You will have access to the course as long as you are in grad school, and the sooner you join, the quicker you can make progress and finish your thesis.
No problem! The time management, productivity, and communication skills in this program will help you during the research stage and the writing phase of graduate school. During our last enrollment period we had students who were early in their program and the strategies in the program helped them to become more efficient with their research so they could begin writing their papers sooner.
This program will teach you time management and productivity strategies to help you stay motivated and focused so you can make consistent progress on your thesis. I also have two bonuses that will be especially useful for you as you write your thesis: 1) “12 simple strategies to overcome writer’s block and finish your theses and manuscripts” will help you to write you manuscripts more efficiently and 2) ” The latest online technology tools to help you boost your productivity and stay organized” will show you free or low-cost online tools to help you organize information for your thesis to make the writing process more efficient.
We are fully committed to helping you to finish your thesis and I have a 30 day money back guarantee. If you decide that the course is not for you, you get a 100% refund, no questions asked.
If you are interested in this course and still have questions, please email Dora directly at dora@finishyourthesis.com.