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Getting your PhD is not easy, and the decisions you make prior to and during your doctoral work can mean the difference between having a PhD in four years or eight. By making just about every possible mistake on his way to getting his PhD, Jason Karp is perhaps the only person to have personally researched EVERY mistake you can possibly make in an academic institution. In How to Survive Your PhD, Dr. Karp shares his secrets for the first time, showing you what to avoid, what you should be doing, and how to make the best use of your time and resources. Get insider information on:

Choosing the right school
Picking the right academic advisor and committee members
Managing your time
Thinking like a doctoral student
Dealing with finances
Writing the dissertation
How to study for qualifying exams
Dissertation defense
And much more!

Rave Reviews:

“I just yesterday finished reading your book How to Survive Your PhD. I am so overwhelmed and inspired after reading your book that I decided to write you a letter and I just want to thank you for writing this book! It made me a totally different person! I ran into a similar advisor for my PhD as you did. And at one point I thought I am just wrong about everything I’ve ever thought about everything. But when I read your book, it just put my head back where it belongs and now I am finishing my thesis writing, being very sure in my science and me as a researcher. Your suggestions are just so right and to the point, and I am totally in love of your style. I want to be like you when I grow up! Well, now after all, I plan to apply to medical school and go through the other hell and earn an MD degree. Your book also inspired me for that and, in particular, it will help me not make such mistakes I did before. Again, I can’t thank you enough for writing such a great guide for so many students like me.”

- Viktoriia Kolotovska, Linz, Austria

“I could write 100 pages and not nearly convey how grateful I am for what Jason has done. As a doctoral student that had 'hit the wall,' I had lost my motivation, and the dissertation lay lifeless. I was rapidly approaching the dreaded ABD status. A random night wandering Barnes and Noble turned up this wonderful book. Jason’s 'been there, done that' approach is not condescending or filled with technical jargon, which is a common occurrence in academia. His comparison of the mindset between an undergrad student and a doctoral student completely changed my viewpoint. In a short span of 15 minutes, I had changed my perception of my dissertation from a 5-year burden around my neck to an important piece of scholarly work that could benefit teachers, educators, and adminstrators nationwide. I have recommended this book to every student in my program, my instructor, my mentor, and several other students at other graduate schools. If you are struggling with a doctoral program, I would recommend getting this before you even begin your program. Jason has captured the struggles, the experience, and the necessary preparation for being successful in this difficult endeavor.”

- Rob Garcia

“Why is your book How to Survive Your PhD not required reading during the applications process or before? If I had know what you have eagerly shared, I'd not STILL be working on my PhD! I cannot thank you enough for what you have shared with the academic world.”

- Heather Short, ABD

“This is a great book - I finished this book in only two days. The author breaks down the major parts of doctoral study and uses his own experiences to share what to do in order to be successful as well as what not to do if you want to earn a PhD. This is a timely book for me as I have submitted applications and am hoping to start on my PhD in Fall of 2010.”

- Ronda Davis, Greensboro, NC

“Starting on your Ph.D. is never something one should take lightly. With that in mind, deciding whether you should or should not embark on this journey can be a tough decision. Jason Karp takes you through his process and how things worked for him. While he succeeded in obtaining his doctorate, the road was anything but smooth. That is probably the best part of this book. This was not someone who had it easy, rather, it is someone that you can actually relate to. His trials, his failures and ultimately, his success. Great read.”

- Derek Sorrells, Wichita, KS

“Just before my defense where everyone shuts down and offers little to any help or examples… I FOUND YOUR BOOK! Thank you! It is a perfect balance of funny and thorough. Thank you, thank you, thank you! My defense is in the next two weeks and your list of questions to consider have been invaluable to me. My whole family thanks you!”

- Audra Duvall

“I truly enjoyed reading this book. Deciding to continue your education and earn an PhD is never easy. Dr. Karp has written a book that answers all the questions and relieves the pressure to the answer "Am I doing the right thing?" It would be an asset to anyone continuing on the journey of higher education. I look forward to further literature written by Dr. Karp.”

- Robyn Cohen, Island Park, NY

“I bought this book to get a big picture of the PhD process, and this book fit the bill! It was a fun, fast read that allowed me to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience in a very short time. Read it with a highlighter/pen in hand to make note of important kernels of advice, which are scattered throughout the book. I HIGHLY recommend as a great resource both before and during the PhD process.”

- Lisa Harkins