Testimonials

“I have been working with Dr. Amy Murdock for several months in writing my dissertation. Her guidance has been phenomenal, often teaching me concepts in down-to-earth terms. Academic writing can be a challenge and Amy has helped me find and articulate my academic voice. Amy is a must-have in the graduate journey.”

“Everything about my experience was great, from Dr. Shaeffer’s expertise, to her patience and flexibility. I reached out to GradCoach after receiving a 78 on a midterm paper. Not only did I get a 100 on my final paper in the same class, but I haven’t received a mark less than A+ since.”

“I had been struggling with the first 3 chapters of my dissertation for over a year. I finally decided to give coaching a try and it made a huge difference. Alexandra provided helpful suggestions along with edits that transformed my paper. My advisor was very impressed.”

“Alexandra’s support for completing my doctoral dissertation was integral to my success. Alexandra is knowledgeable, kind, and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend reaching out and working together- you will be glad you did!”

“I had the pleasure of working with Amy, and I must say she was truly amazing! Her expertise in the field and her deep understanding of my project made all the difference. Amy’s supportive and reassuring demeanor boosted my confidence and made the entire process of working on my thesis a breeze. I can’t thank her enough for the valuable insights and guidance she provided. If you’re looking for someone who is not only knowledgeable but also a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Amy. She is a true professional who goes above and beyond to help her clients succeed. Thank you, Amy, for all your help and support throughout the sessions. It was a pleasure working with you.”

“I didn’t know anything other than what methodology I was planning to use, and the general subject matter my dissertation was going to be about. Dr. Amy Murdock went way out of her way to get me oriented and give me some direction. Throughout our nearly year and a half working together she provided sage counsel, guidance, feedback, and (when needed) cheerleading for my completion of my dissertation. I recently successfully defended my dissertation and truly believe that without Amy’s help, I wouldn’t have been successful.”

“I cannot recommend Alexandra Shaeffer (Alex) highly enough! She was absolutely critical in helping me complete my dissertation. Her brilliance, expertise, and deep understanding of the process, combined with her genuine care and encouragement, made all the difference. Alex has an extraordinary ability to break down the complexities of the dissertation into clear, manageable tasks, which kept me focused and on track. Her prompt, insightful feedback and rapid email responses were invaluable, ensuring I stayed on schedule. Thanks to Alex, I not only completed my dissertation but did so with confidence and far less stress than I could have imagined. I have no doubt that I would not have achieved this milestone without her guidance. If you are serious about finishing your dissertation successfully, I strongly urge you to work with Alex. She is a game-changer, and I am incredibly grateful for all her support!”

“I was really struggling with my dissertation and was really starting to panic over the thought of not being able to submit anything by the deadline. Once I was put in contact with Amy Murdock the process became much clearer and she helped me develop a clear structure and pathway to get my paper over the line. I definitely would not have completed my master’s without her support and am very grateful for her professionalism and advice.”

“Dr. Amy Murdock is an excellent coach and a critical thinker. With her guidance, I successfully defended my dissertation. Also, I have recommended her to others pursuing a doctoral degree.”

“Every time my coach Alexandra Shaeffer gives me a lot of suggestions and help when I am struggling with writing! She is super patient, friendly, and professional! I could not make it without her help! I was at my low point before meeting her because I was doubting myself and had no idea what I was doing during that period. I became more confident than before and will keep going without giving up! Thank you again, Alexandra! Gratitude is beyond words! I highly recommend Alexandra Shaeffer!”

“Amy has given me the support to continue my research with confidence and clarity. She has provided me with the signposts I need to complete my thesis.”

“I’ve had two sessions with Dr. Shaeffer so far and she has gotten me ‘unstuck’ in my dissertation process. In the first session she helped me refine my dissertation topic and in the second session we outlined the literature review. She is super friendly and incredibly smart, I enjoy working with her! l’m already looking forward to our session to discuss which methodology will be best for my research. I highly recommend Dr. Shaeffer!”

“Excellent in Excellence. That really sums it up for me. Dr Amy was a super coach, helped me a whole lot and wouldn’t have achieved my MBA without her. Hoping to use her again to assist my wife with her final paper. Professional, real, timely and expert in the field. If you need a coach, Dr Amy is my 1st choice!”

“So helpful! Amy assisted me with an outline for my literature review and with organizing the results for my MBA applied research project. Having a road map helped enormously and saved a lot of time. Definitely worth it.”

“My Coach, Amy, saved my life. I met her during the most challenging time in my thesis. People around me constantly reminded me how bad I am at writing, and I ended up anxious and depressed. Then I met Amy, who agreed to help me improve my work. I have no words to explain how amazing she is as a teacher and a human being.”

“Dr Amy Murdock has been fantastically supportive, knowledgeable and flexible in terms of scheduling meetings in line with my tight deadlines. Also answered my questions and helped me save time.”

“I am a Master’s student. It is my first time studying outside my home country and in a foreign language. And it is challenging since the evaluation forms are different and completely new. I was terrified about my paper submissions and started looking for videos that explained better how to make my assignments. I found coaching videos, watched them, and took notes. With those videos, I passed my first year. So I decided to work with a coach for my second year and dissertation, and I could not be happier; I just got back my research proposal with the highest grade I ever had, and Alexandra Shaeffer (the best coach) was a key factor on this success, not just for her advise, also handling my anxiety through the process.”