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(More customer reviews)I was interested in going back to school to pursue a PhD in a business administration specialty such as accounting or finance due to the fact that after 5 years I felt my career was becoming monotonous and I had the grades and GMAT scores to get into a decent PhD program. Before reading this book, I thought it was something I was definitely going to do, in fact I would say I was 90%-95% certain. After reading this book, I'd say I was close to 98% certain I did not want to go back and pursue a PhD. This book explains what exactly a Phd program entails, as well as what can be expected in the world of academic research/teaching post-Phd. As I would be leaving the corporate/private world and was primarily interested in getting a PhD to enter the world of academia the nature of the academic world post PhD was of primary interest to me, as its often little discussed. Based on the information contained in the book, I realized that the academic world would probably be no more fulfilling to me and offer no better lifestyle to me than the private corporate world, and as such it wouldn't be worth the time or effort of obtaining a PhD.
The only shortfall I saw in the book is the author speaks of his experience earning a PhD at the Wharton School, which is one of the top programs in the nation. I was curious to know if the experience of obtaining a PhD is similar at a smaller less prestigious university less focused on research and more on teaching. Similarly, I was also curious to know what the experience of academia is like at a small liberal arts college or non-prestigious teaching university.
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Each year, tens of thousands of students enroll in doctoral programs across the United States. The experience can be formative, uplifting, fulfilling, and inspiring. It is also often intense, frustrating, demoralizing and at times even infuriating. While many students are destined to be productive researchers, attentive educators and respected thought leaders, others are destined for failure. With the benefit of hindsight, many of those who leave graduate school without the coveted degree realize they were unprepared for the program and ignorant of the realities of the academic world."Is a PhD for Me?" is designed to help you, the aspiring doctoral student, in two ways. First, it is meant to help you make an enlightened decision about whether it is in your best interest to pursue a PhD degree. Second, in the event you do decide to pursue the advanced degree, the book is designed to help you anticipate and negotiate the trials and tribulations of the program.Embarking on a PhD program is a significant challenge, and one that should not be entered into lightly. This book will help you determine whether you have the unwavering passion, sustained commitment, and realistic understanding of the challenges, to thrive and succeed.
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