"So You Think You Want a Doctorate, Huh?"


A Webinar for 

Prospective Doctoral Students


This webinar is for those who are considering a doctorate degree, and for those who are in the midst of the application process.

What You'll Learn:

* Discerning if you really want or need a doctorate.


* School Selection: What factors to consider?


* The Main Admissions Requirements


* Funding


* The Ph.D. Program: Main Requirements


* What can I do with a doctorate?


* And More!

TESTIMONIALS


Jana Peterson

MDiv student at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology


"Before working with Dr. Smith, I had a dream of getting my doctorate, but had few ideas about how to move forward in the process, what questions to ask when looking at universities, or what I needed to do in order to set myself up for a successful application process. Among other things, Dr. Smith has given me tools and direction to move forward toward this dream and boosted my confidence in the process. I absolutely recommend Dr. Smith for anyone who is interested in exploring the journey toward getting a Doctorate degree or looking for support along the way. She is kind, supportive, enthusiastic, and her advice is very practical. I look forward to working with her in the future." 

James Howard Hill, Jr.

Doctoral Student


"Preparing to enter my first year of doctoral studies at Northwestern University, I had no idea what to expect or what was expected from me... Without needing to hear the particulars of my journey towards a PhD program, Dr. Smith immediately began pouring into, not only me, but our entire doctoral cohort... Because of Dr. Smith’s advice, I have maintained an integrated philosophy of the scholarly vocation which, in turn, has allowed me to function more productively as a graduate student precisely because I am able to pursue my goals within a family that has claimed peace as our principle portion. Oftentimes, I find myself wondering aloud where my career and family would be if Dr. Smith never took the time to pour into a nervous and self-doubting first generation Black grad student.Thanks be to God, I guess we’ll never know."

 

I am Shanell T. Smith, Ph.D. Professional Doctoral Coach with over 8 years of excellence!

And I'd Love To Work With You!


You CAN earn your doctorate without putting your life on hold. I did it. I can show you how. 


Let's talk about how to make your doctoral journey a great success from the start!