"Fernandez and Allison have provided a much needed practical guide for those desiring to pursue a doctorate in education specifically. Current practitioners considering pursuing the terminal degree will particularly find this work extremely helpful. The Travel Journal and Packing Checklist sections in each chapter are a creative way to provide students with the needed motivation on their journey to degree completion." -Dr. Michael Rosato. Professor and Dean, School of Education, Howard Payne University"A thorough, sincere, and out-of-the-box testament of what a doctoral journey means for all who decide to undertake it. Filled with excerpts of those who have been there and done that, Drs. Fernandez and Allison have brought forth one of the most straightforward accounts of what it takes to succeed in the doctoral academic world."- Dr. Pablo G. Siboldi, Assistant Principal, Aldine Independent School District
