The How to PhD book

While every Ph.D. is unique, each one is a journey filled with challenges and struggles.

How to PhD: The Graduate School Handbook is the first book of a series and also the first of its kind.

It is a book filled with everything I wish I had known before starting graduate school.

Whether you are considering getting a Ph.D. or have already started, this book is for you as it takes you through all the stages of getting the degree. It is complete with everything from how to get into graduate school to how to actually finish successfully.

In between, you will learn about:

• the importance of finding a good advisor,
• finding a good advisor,
• how to pass the candidacy exam or “prelim”,
• fighting demoralization,
• and how to communicate your research, including writing papers.

Graduate school handbook

Every chapter in this self-help PhD book is meant to tackle a specific problem in your graduate school career.

It all culminates in the most important chapter “Endgame” where I spell out how you can successfully wrap up your Ph.D.

Here, I write about the four steps that you can take for guaranteed and speedy graduation. Success is about knowing what it is going to take and this book will tell you just that.

About the author

My name is Oindree.

I completed my Ph.D. in physics from (The) Ohio State University in August 2018. Currently, my day job comprises consulting in the aerospace industry. In my free time, I love hanging out with family and close friends, eating, watching movies, and writing.

I am passionate about helping students finish their PhDs and transition into rewarding careers outside of academia.

After spending nearly ten years in academia, I decided to convert the lessons learned and experiences lived into a series of books to help students navigate school and career.

Good news: You can get the How to PhD book for free!

Scroll to where it says ‘Get it free‘ on the book’s website. Then, simply type in your email and I will send you instructions on how to get the book for FREE when it is out!