Hundreds of grad students have trusted us to help them achieve their goals, including from:
Does this sound familiar?
"Am I really prepared for this?"
"How can I find out what's expected of me,
and whether I'm meeting the mark?"
“I have so many commitments
and not enough time.”
"I'm not sure how to ask for help, or even who to ask."
“Phew! I finished required courses....
But now what?!”
"There's no way I can do all the assigened reading."
"Am I smart enough to be here?"
“How do I ‘participate’ in seminar courses?”
“I’m still figuring out how to be a grad student, and now I have to teach?!”
“My advisor isn't giving me useful or timely feedback.”
"How can I write consistently?"
"Am I the only one who feels this way?"
"Will I ever be done?"
You are not alone.
We have heard these issues raised by hundreds of graduate students.
Grad school is hard. In the most recent national study* only 57% of PhD students completed their degrees within 10 years.
Below is a graph of the completion rate for Humanities PhDs over ten years.
*Council of Graduate Schools PhD Completion and Attrition Study, 2008. Data taken over 10 year period from 30 programs.
Being a graduate student is challenging and noble work.
You deserve the tools to do it effectively and move into a satisfying career.
Excel Academically
Gain key skills to succeed as a student and excel as a professioal
Cultivate well-being
Thrive as a whole person, embracing what you value and aligning future goals with current actions
Finish successfully
Complete graduate school and move forward with purpose
We work with Grad students in professional, PhD, and Masters programs, including:
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Grads at all stages: from just out of college to established professionals
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Grads who are parents or caregivers
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International students
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Grads who are neurodivergent and/or have disabilities
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Grads enrolled in in-person, hybrid, or fully online programs
We get it. Trying to master graduate school on your own is hard.
We know you want to excel at your program, learn the skills you need for your future career, and (perhaps) conduct groundbreaking research. To do this, you need supports designed specifically to meet your needs as a grad student.
The problem is that grad school is a unique environment and grad students are often not given the tools to navigate it. This can leave you feeling exhausted, alone, and frustrated; it can extend your time to degree, and even prompt you to leave your program.
You deserve to thrive in graduate school so that you can move forward confidently and achieve your goals. That's why, over 15 years, we've made it our mission to support students like you so that you can succeed, finish your degree, and even (dare we say it?) enjoy the experience.
Hi! We're Laura and Kate.
As experts in graduate education, adult learning, and well-being, we built GradTLC to foster community, flourishing, and scholarly success for Masters, Professional, and Doctoral students.
Here's what makes our approach unique:
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Our programs offer skills and strategies to help you complete your degree successfully, as part of a supportive community, and while centering your well-being.
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We offer high-touch and timely esources that fit your busy schedule, such as asynchronous course modules with live virtual meetings, coaching, and accountability groups over Zoom.
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We are affordable: each course meeting costs just $20--the price of a yoga class. We have equally affordable packages, starting at just $57/month--less than many gym memberships.
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We leverage insights from 12+ institutions and our work with 2,000+ graduate students. Our programs were initially developed at Princeton Univesity’s Center for Teaching & Learning.
There is an easier way to do this. Are you ready?
Book a call with us today.
2,000+
Grad Students Served
Our Programs were Initially Developed in Princeton’s Center for Teaching and Learning
Five graduate degrees between us
NSF-funded researchers
15
Combined years working
in Graduate Education
Here's how it works:
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Schedule your free 15 minute grad success call.
We'll talk about your needs, challenges, and successes (!) in graduate school so far, and suggest a unique program specifically tailored to you.
Work with us.
Sign up for the grad school success program that we design to meet your needs and concerns. Aspects may include working with us 1:1, in a small group of peers to learn key skills, or as a participant in a flexible course
Transform your grad school experience.
Cultivate key skills to help you complete grad school successfully and prepare for future endeavors. These include life, learning, leadership, and self-care practices to avoid burnout and flourish!
“I wouldn't have finished my dissertation without this support.”
"I went from feeling isolated and overwhelmed to being part of a supportive academic community. The writing accountability group didn't just improve my scholarly progress—it taught me how to balance academic rigor with critical self-care. I'm now more confident, connected, and productive than ever before."
— Postdoc,
Lehigh University
"Before this program, dissertation writing felt impossible. Now, I understand that academic success isn't about constant inspiration, but about practical strategies like setting timers, making to-do lists, and pushing through challenging tasks. This course transformed my approach, making dissertation completion not just a dream, but an achievable reality."
— Postdoc,
Duke University
"This was the most valuable program in my entire graduate school experience. Without it, I would not have finished my dissertation. The support, strategies, and community were transformative—turning what seemed like an insurmountable challenge into a completed degree."
— Assistant Prof.
Copenhagen University
The GradTLC Conceptual Framework
Our Approach to Graduate Student Success
Ways We Support you to Succeed, and Flourish
Coaching 1:1 and in small groups; online courses with synchronous meetings; interactive virtual workshops
Blended Courses
Individual and Small Group Coaching
Free monthly workshops
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Asynchronous modules paired with live virtual meetings
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Focus on actionable skills and navigating key transitions
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Tailored, high-touch, flexible, and connected support
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Cultivate well-being and counteract impostor stress
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Dismantle the "hidden curriculum" of grad school
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Create a community of peer support
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Theoretically informed and evidence-based
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Work with an expert thinking partner 1:1 for tailored support and guidance when you need it most
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Set goals and stay accountable within a small group of supportive and like-minded peers
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Share and learn strategies for thriving as a graduate student
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Discuss the ins and outs of academic writing
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Write together (if desired)
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Our free, interactive mini workshops are specifically designed for grad students
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Learn skills and practices for well-being and scholarly success
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Topics including
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Giving & Receiving Feedback
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Mentoring Up
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Reframing Time Management
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Pushing Against Perfectionism
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Saying "Yes" Strategically (aka The Art of Saying "No")
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Our Offerings
Courses Plus Package
$57/month
Includes access to all live and asynchronous GradTLC group programming and courses.
Add an additional monthly 30 minute check-in call with a grad success coach to help you stay focused and to adapt what you are learning to your own needs. (+$35)
Group Coaching Package
$87/month
1:1 Coaching Package
$297/month
Weekly group coaching with a grad success coach to support you, offer accountability, create peer allies, and help you gain key skills.
25% discount off of live courses offered throughout the year.
Weekly 1:1 coaching (50 min.) with a grad success coach to offer you fully personalized support and help you gain key skills and develop positive habits and academic and wellbeing practices.
25% discount off of live courses offered throughout the year.
All courses and accountability groups
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$20/session (the price of a typical yoga class!)
1:1 coaching
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$80 per 50-minute session
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$40 for a 30-miute sessions
Upcoming Events
- Wed, Apr 30Virtual Event
- Thu, May 016 virtual live meetings / 6 online modules
- Tue, May 06Virtual, live conversations
- Wed, May 28Virtual event
- Fri, Jun 06Weekly virtual meetings over 12 weeks
- Wed, Jun 25Virtual Event
- Thu, Jul 10seven-week live meetings/online modules
- Wed, Jul 23Virtual Event
- Wed, Aug 27Virtual Event
- Wed, Sep 24Interactive webinar
- Wed, Oct 22virtual mini-workshop
- Wed, Nov 19Virtual Event
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5/28
“I love (or hate!) my thesis/ dissertation–but I can’t make progress in writing”
Planning for a Productive Summer
6/25
“I am ready to quit midway into my PhD program–what can I do?”
Considering goals, and charting a way forward
7/23
8/20
“Wait - I just learned how to be a grad student, and now I have to teach?”
Balancing teaching & scholarship
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10/22
11/26
12/17
TBD