Services and Rates
Every dissertation journey is unique. Pricing begins at the rates below and may vary based on manuscript length, complexity, turnaround time, and the level of support requested. A personalized quote will be available after we review your document. Start with zero risk. Your Discovery Call is free. And so is a sample edit of 10 pages.
Please note: The Dissertation Studio provides editing, formatting, and alignment support for academic dissertations only. We do not write academic dissertations.
A La Carte Services
Dissertation Strategy Session
Starting at $75 (30 minutes)
A focused session to work through committee feedback, research design questions, writing challenges, methodology decisions, or next steps. Come with a specific problem. Leave with a clear plan.
Developmental Editing
Starting at $.07 per word
Comprehensive feedback on organization, scholarly argument, alignment, clarity, flow, and overall structure. This is the “big picture” edit. It looks at whether your dissertation holds together as a whole before we get into the details.
Proofreading
Starting at $.04 per word
A final pass for spelling, punctuation, grammar, formatting consistency, and minor APA corrections. This is the last set of eyes before your dissertation goes to the graduate school. Do not skip it.
Reference Audit
Starting at $200
Every in-text citation is checked against your reference list for accuracy, completeness, and APA 7 compliance. Mismatched or missing references are one of the most common reasons dissertations get kicked back. This service makes sure yours are airtight.
University Formatting Compliance Review
Starting at $150
A review of your full dissertation against your institution's specific formatting requirements. Every school does it slightly differently. This service catches the gaps before the graduate school does.
Dissertation Coaching
Starting at $125 (60 minutes)
A personalized coaching session designed to help you make real progress. We tackle whatever is blocking you, set concrete goals, and build momentum you can carry into the next week.
Scholarly Editing
Starting at $.06 per word
Editing for grammar, sentence structure, clarity, scholarly voice, consistency, and APA style. Your ideas are solid. This service makes sure your writing sounds as sharp as your thinking.
APA 7 Formatting
Starting at $200
Full formatting to meet APA 7 standards and your university's specific requirements. Margins, headings, figures, tables, references, page numbering. Submission-ready when it comes back to you.
Table of Contents and Lists
Starting at $125
Creation or correction of your Table of Contents, List of Tables, and List of Figures. A misaligned Table of Contents is one of the most common reasons dissertations get rejected at submission. This service makes sure yours matches your document exactly before it goes anywhere near the graduate school.
Final Submission Review
Starting at $200
Every in-text citation is checked against your reference list for accuracy, completeness, and APA 7 compliance. Mismatched or missing references are one of the most common reasons dissertations get kicked back. This service makes sure yours are airtight.
Signature Packages
Not sure which individual service you need? The packages below bundle the most valuable support into one clear investment. Each one is designed around a specific stage of the dissertation journey so you are not paying for things you do not need.
Launch Package
Starting at $295
Perfect for students beginning their dissertation or preparing to write a new chapter.
Includes:
Complimentary Discovery Call
One Strategy Session
One Coaching Session
One Chapter Review
Personalized action plan
From Doctoral Bound to Doctoral Gown Package
Starting at $1,695
For doctoral candidates preparing for proposal approval or final dissertation submission. This is the full-service option.
Includes:
Complimentary Discovery Call
Unlimited Strategy Sessions during the package period
Six Coaching Sessions
Developmental or Scholarly Editing based on your needs
APA Formatting Review
Reference Audits
Final Submission Review
Priority Scheduling
Specialized Support
Custom Quote
Best for those who find that traditional academic writing approaches feel like they are working against you.
Traditional dissertation coaching assumes that every student processes information, organizes ideas, and produces written work the same way. I build approaches that work with how your brain actually functions, not against it.
Momentum Package
Starting at $795
Designed for students actively writing and seeking consistent support.
Includes:
Complimentary Discovery Call
Two Strategy Sessions
Four Coaching Sessions
Developmental Editing of one chapter
Email support between sessions
Dissertation Concierge
Custom Quote
For students who need the most comprehensive level of support available, or who are facing a serious challenge like extensive revisions, a change in chair or institution, or a dissertation that has completely stalled.
This is fully customized support built around your specific situation. It may include ongoing coaching, chapter-by-chapter editing, APA formatting, committee feedback support, IRB guidance, revision planning, accountability check-ins, priority scheduling, and personalized project management from where you are right now through final submission.
No two Concierge engagements look the same because no two dissertations do either. Contact Jenn directly, and she will build a plan specific to you.