Steps in Completing a Ph.D.
- Submit first draft. Wait for comments (January 7th).
- Submit second draft. Wait for comments (April 5th).
- Submit dissertation to formatting police and external examiner. Wait for approval (May 18th).
- Final defense (June 20th).
- Submit revisions. Wait for approval (August 15th).
- Submit dissertation to online database. Wait for approval (August 22nd).
- Make required formatting changes to rejected document. Re-submit dissertation to online database (August 24th).
- Receive confirmation that dissertation has been approved (August 24th).
Reaching the end of an eight-month process: Priceless!