Destination: PhD

Destination: PhD is a Guaranteed 4.0 Seminar series designed specifically to aid in navigating the process and potential challenges of graduate work. This series addresses tangible and intangible obstacles students encounter in their pursuit of advanced degrees.  Empowered with Guaranteed 4.0’s learning principles, students will have greater insight and competitive advantage in their Masters and PhD work.

The seminar is presented in a dynamic and motivational format, while providing results-oriented action steps.  These steps help students define priorities and establish realistic expectations with concrete and practical instructions. The curriculum also provides powerful organization tool for thesis and dissertation research and writing.  Students, utilizing the system, develop critical analysis and synthesis skills that help them become mature and independent research scholars.


“The Guaranteed 4.0 seminars have helped countless students – from sixth graders to PhD candidates. One of my doctoral students had an amazing transformation after putting the plan into action. Donna O. Johnson’s passion for student performance and self-efficacy has been a point of mutual learning and respect.”

Dr. H. Adams,
Higher education consultant,
H.G. Adams & Associates Inc.