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You take all the risk and they get paid, even if your project fails.

We do things differently.

Our guarantees ensure that we’re 100% invested in your success.

Pass Or Pay Guarantee

If we approve your written work for submission and it doesn’t achieve a pass grade, we’ll give your full coaching spend back to you.

Love Your Coach Guarantee

If you’re not happy with your coach, we’ll assign a new coach to your project. If we can’t do that, we’ll give your unused balance back to you.

The Pass Or Pay Guarantee

Step One

Work with your coach to implement their recommendations.

Step Two

When you’re ready, submit your written work for a Final Review (FR).

Step Three

In the FR, we’ll review your work and rate it as Ready For Submission or Revision Required.

Step Four

If we approve your work and it fails, we’ll help you submit an appeal. If the appeal fails, we’ll refund your full coaching spend.

For more information, feel free to review our standard terms and conditions.

The Love Your Coach Guarantee

Step One

Work with your assigned coach for at least three live sessions.

Step Two

If you’re not entirely satisfied, reach out to us to request a replacement.

Step Three

We’ll carefully review your situation and assign a new coach. If we can’t do that, we’ll refund your balance.

For more information, feel free to review our standard terms and conditions.

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What Our Clients Say…

We’ve worked 1:1 with 5000+ students. Here’s what some of them have to say:

 

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.

Damithri Chathumani (NZ)

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.

Jennifer Hagedorn (Canada)

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

Tracy Shelton (US)

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 recommend GradCoach for everyone who needs help with academic research.

Antonia Singleton (Qatar)

I was provided with the perfect level of support for my dissertation which allowed me to achieve a distinction level. I learnt a lot more through the experience due to the probing questions put to me by my coach, which led me to a deeper evaluation and analysis (and understanding) of my data.

Belle Moore (US)

Using Grad Coach was the best decision that I could have made. Apart from all the help that I received from Derek, I have also seen a tremendous improvement in my writing as well as my critical thinking not only in my assignments but also in my workplace.

Derek has a beautiful way of teaching, encouraging and honesty in his feedback. His style gives each module a level of excitement, and although it remains challenging, I never once found myself bored or confused.

Loyiso Bala (South Africa)

I engaged with Grad Coach during my MBA, including the dissertation. They were very helpful, providing clear guidance and feedback, and did also challenge the insight discovered. I would recommend them to anyone looking for help with their studies.

Flemming Vinding (Denmark)

I was completing my MBA dissertation on a part-time basis, juggling a full-time management job and family responsibilities. Grad Coach really help me cut through the noise, work efficiently and effectively so that I could submit my dissertation on-time and achieve a respectable mark. They know what they’re talking about when it comes to research, and they helped me understand exactly what I had to do to achieve my research goals.

Jenny Patterson (US)

I expected that a doctoral program would be a challenging and humbling experience. I was not expecting to become wrapped up with academics who eat their young.

I contacted Grad Coach after finding immense value in their YouTube channel, podcasts, and other free services. I requested an initial meeting where my concerns were immediately addressed. Within an hour and a half of coaching from Dr. Al-Saraf, I received more guidance and education than I did in four years of my doctoral program.

The clarity made the dissertation process much quicker, smoother, and fun. I wish I had invested in Grad Coach sooner when I realized I would not get the support I had hoped from my program. Dr. Al-Saraf- Thank You!

Rachel Zaiger (US)

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Working with Kerryn has been brilliant. She has guided me through that pesky academic language that makes us all scratch our heads. I can't recommend Grad Coach highly enough; they are very professional, humble, and fun to work with. If like me, you know your subject matter but you're getting lost in the academic language, look no further, give them a go.

Tony Fogarty (UK)

 
The team at Grad Coach were my lifesavers. I called them up last minute when I was in panic mode, with less than three weeks left to submit my MSc dissertation and a complete mess half-cooked document. They very quickly checked out my work, supervisor feedback, etc and then gave me a very clear plan of action, along with tons of hands-on support and feedback. Nothing was ever too much for them, no question was ever too stupid.

I’m proud to say that I got my dissertation in, submitted on time and even got a great mark and very positive marker feedback. All thanks to the superstars at Grad Coach. Thank you so much.

John Peterson (UK)

I started using Grad Coach for my dissertation and I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for them, I would have really struggled. I would strongly recommend them – worth every penny!

Richard Egenreider (South Africa)

Grad Coach is saving my sanity and hope while completing my dissertation. Coach Ethar is outstanding - he brings his joy and wisdom into each session. I know he is there for my success. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of this work, he has helped me break each section into manageable steps. Don’t go it alone - Grad Coach is amazing.

Michelle Thompson (US)

Peter helped me out with a document review after our online consultations. His guidance and knowledge through each section of my chapters had far exceeded my expectations. Everything was clear, thorough and precise. Amazing, I would highly recommend him for any assistance you may need

Laura Molisho (US)

I approached Grad Coach when I was piecing my MSc dissertation together. I was stuck in a rut and didn’t know how to move my research forward. Derek and his team were life savers – they took the time to understand my project and what I wanted to achieve, and then guided me step by step through the process.

Looking back, I don’t know how I would have made it without the Grad Coach team. Thank you so much!

Julia Deniston (UK)

 

I would have been lost with Dr. Peter Quella coaching me through some of the toughest parts of the dissertation. His insight allowed me to understand the feedback from my committee and be able to respond in a meaningful way.

It was helpful to be able to hear his insights and apply them to my dissertation work. Thank you Peter and Grad Coach!

Joseph Yaksich (US)

I cannot recommend Kerryn enough as a private tutor! Her ability to simplify even the most complex statistics concepts is truly remarkable. I never thought statistics could be this easy, but Kerryn made it possible. Her clear explanations, personalized approach, and supportive demeanor made every session enjoyable and effective.

Lalita Naidoo (UK)

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf as my Research Coach through Grad Coach, and I could not have asked for a better person to assist me on my dissertation journey. He brought exceptional expertise, dedication, and clarity to every stage of the process, making what often seemed insurmountable not only manageable but enjoyable. His feedback was always insightful, detailed, and tailored to my specific needs, allowing me to grow both as a researcher and as a writer.

Dr. Al-Saraf’s supportive and encouraging demeanor made a significant difference. His commitment to my success was evident in every session, and his guidance has been invaluable in helping me achieve my goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Ethar and the Grad Coach team to anyone seeking support. Thank you for an outstanding experience!

Berlyn Cooper-Howard (US)

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