The comprehensive exam or qualifying exam is a critical final step after completing your initial coursework and before beginning your dissertation, and different universities take highly individualized approaches to assessing your preparedness to commence your doctoral research.

In fact, many schools have designed the comprehensive exams to help you begin to identify your research topic and study design through targeted questions exploring key theories and literature or previous methodological approaches. We encourage our clients to think of comprehensive exams as a useful first step to developing your dissertation or doctoral study.

Whether you’re preparing for an oral defense, a written exam, or a series of essay questions, Optimum offers comprehensive guidance or tutoring tailored to your specific exam format revolving around key issues. We understand that this stage is often time-sensitive, which is why we’re fully equipped to work with you. Often we can give you ideas of what your comprehensive exams may cover. With extensive experience assisting clients from both traditional and online universities, we’re here to guide you through the comprehensive exam process to raise your confidence.

Please email or call us and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can provide this initial dissertation assistance to ensure a successful start to your study!