General Dentistry and Public Health
Undergrad: UC Berkeley
Dental School: Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Despite being professionally trained not to consume too much sugar, Dr. Lee still has a big sweet tooth and is a green tea connoisseur!
Dr. Lee earned his dual BA degrees in social welfare and East Asian languages & cultures—Japanese at the University of California, Berkeley, and his DMD degree, Cum Laude, at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Lee's commitment to whole-person care for underserved populations stems from his interdisciplinary studies, social work, and humanistic approach to dental medicine. His diverse clinical experience spans various organizations, including a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a large Dental Support Organization (DSO), a pediatric dental clinic, and private dental offices. Driven by a pragmatic idealism, Dr. Lee is passionate about integrating the latest dental techniques and technologies into his practice and constantly seeks innovative ways to further develop his skill set.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Lee is a passionate artist and volunteer. He expresses his creative talents through his lifelong hobbies—Piano, Pottery, and Photography. He also gives back to his community by volunteering as a UCEAP Alumni Scholarship reviewer and participating in weekly bible study/fellowship meetings. In the future, he aims to deepen his knowledge of public health through further education and training.
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry
Undergrad: Clemson University
Dental School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Nicole was a Division I college athlete at Clemson University. She has a French Bulldog named Barnes and enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
During her dental school years, Dr. Cucchi was an active leader and member of several prominent organizations. As a proactive leader in the Student Ambassador Association, she worked closely with prospective students and interviewed applicants. Additionally, she held memberships with the American Student Dental Association, the Student Entrepreneurs in Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Association of Women Dentists.
One of Dr. Cucchi's most notable achievements during her dental school years was being elected as the head of the Dental Boards Licensure Committee. Under her leadership, her class achieved an impressive pass rate of 97%, highlighting her ability to guide and support her peers in their pursuit of professional success.
Beyond her academic accomplishments, Dr. Cucchi has built a remarkable professional career marked by significant milestones and a commitment to ongoing learning and growth. She has gained diverse private practice experience, earned certification in Invisalign and clear aligner therapy, and received mentoring in same-day crowns with DOCS. Demonstrating her dedication to staying at the cutting edge of cosmetic dentistry, she has participated in several regarded continuing education courses across the nation.
What truly sets Dr. Cucchi apart as an admissions coach is her genuine passion for mentoring applicants and helping them reach their full potential. She is driven by a deep-seated desire to support aspiring dentists in their journey to dental school, drawing upon her own experiences and insights to provide personalized guidance and support. Whether assisting students in crafting compelling personal statements or preparing them for the rigors of dental school interviews, she excels at identifying and highlighting the strengths and qualities of each candidate.
Dr. Cucchi is adept at empowering aspiring dental students to effectively showcase their qualifications, experiences, and aspirations to admissions committees. Her guidance extends beyond the application process, as she is committed to helping her students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to thrive in dental school and beyond.
Pediatric Dentistry
Undergrad: University of Virginia
Dental School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Pirooz grew up in England and Singapore and has a deep love for travel that continues today. She has visited over 60 countries. When not exploring new destinations with her husband, she enjoys learning new languages, attending concerts, and staying active.
Dr. Pirooz has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence throughout her academic journey. At HSDM, she was awarded the Silver Medal for Scholastic Excellence, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award for promise in the field of pediatric dentistry, and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a prestigious dental honor society. Additionally, she received several academic and performance scholarships, further highlighting her exceptional abilities and dedication to the field of dentistry. She has also volunteered as an Oral Health Educator at Boston's Children's Hospital and the University of Rwanda.
After earning her DMD from HSDM, Dr. Pirooz completed her pediatric dental residency at Columbia University, which was her top choice. This experience, combined with her current practice as a board-certified pediatric dentist, has given her a specialized perspective on the skills and qualities necessary for success in the field of dentistry.
What sets Dr. Pirooz apart as a counselor is her passion for teaching and mentoring, which began during her two years as a physics and biology high school teacher post-undergrad. This experience led her to work with students throughout dental school, residency, and beyond. For nearly a decade, she has been advising pre-dental students on dental school admissions and providing expert guidance as a DAT tutor.
Dr. Pirooz's strengths lie in her ability to guide each candidate in crafting their most distinguished and compelling application, setting them up for success in securing admission to their desired dental schools. She understands the challenges and complexities of the dental school admissions process and works closely with her students to help them showcase their strengths, experiences, and passion for the field.
Our mission is to help every candidate realize their true potential. When you graduate from dental school, we want you to look back and be proud of yourself for achieving your dreams. As such, we want to make sure that your financial circumstances are not a barrier to success.
In keeping with our mission, we provide a small number of partial and full scholarships to our applicants. These are awarded after you start working with us and are based on both professional potential and financial need. Please note, these scholarships are only available for our All-Inclusive Package.
That said, we also want to make sure you are working with the best team, and attracting top talent is expensive. Hence, we’re not able to provide scholarships to everyone. Your project manager can tell you more about scholarship opportunities after we start the engagement.
Whether you need extensive or minimal dental school application help, we've got you covered. For dental school applicants who need support with only one or two aspects of their applications, we’ve broken down our all-inclusive offering into different phases of the application lifecycle, such as best-fit school selection, AADSAS application support, personal statement editing, interview prep, and holistic dental school application review.
For dental school applicants interested in a structured and rigorous preparation program, we have the complete end-to-end dental school application consulting services where you work with our top dental school admissions counselor for an extended period of time. They create a personalized plan to help you set and achieve targets, giving you a leg up when you apply. Your dental school admissions counselor helps you identify gaps in your profile and fill them through targeted activities such as volunteering, research, academic coursework, and more. Schedule a call to learn more.
Our admissions counselors are selected through an extremely rigorous process. We make sure they are knowledgeable, smart, courteous, personable, and professional. Further, you are paired with a coach based on your profile, background, and interests based on the information you provide through our comprehensive intake form.
However, it is very important that you get along with your pre-dental advisor. The quality of your application is directly dependent on how well you get along with them. We’ve realized building a relationship doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to get to know each other, understand the candidate’s persona, and craft a strong application. We try not to prematurely undo progress by switching coaches.
That being said, if you have any issues, email us at ceo@inspiraadvantage.com and our CEO will personally reply to you within 48 hours. Your success is our topmost priority and we will go above and beyond to make sure you get accepted at your dream school. This includes switching your coach if needed.
Our project team consists of Graduate Coaches, writing experts, and former Admissions Committee members. You will work with a Graduate Coach, who will help you draft the perfect application. They are typically dentists who have served on an admissions committee, are experts at storytelling, enjoy mentorship, and know how to help candidates create compelling narratives.
They also make sure your grammar, tone, and sentence structure are in line with what dental schools expect. You will also be assigned a project manager. Their role will be to ensure your application documents are submitted well in advance of any deadlines.
Through our vast network of former Admissions Committee members, Graduate Coaches, and Inspira alumni, we are able to have our finger on the pulse and see what’s going on at top dental schools.
These insights are early and relevant, and they benefit you. We know before anyone else when and how the Admissions Committee at an institution is changing the intake criteria. We can use this to help to craft a relevant story.
Only 3% of prospective Graduate Coaches and former Admissions Committee members we speak with each year make it on our team and are selected to provide dental school application consulting services. We want to ensure that our applicants have the best experience, so choosing the right team members is of paramount importance to us.
We have a rigorous multi-step selection process. This includes personality fit, industry knowledge tests, and multiple real-life case simulations. Every member of our team is made to evaluate the applications of past candidates. This helps us evaluate the quality of their insights and communication skills. You can learn more about our selection process here.
We also conduct ongoing evaluations to make sure we are the right partners to help you fulfill your dental school dreams.
Creating the right application requires time and effort. It is our duty to make sure every consultant is able to dedicate time and effort to your application.
The number of clients each dental school admissions counselor works with depends on the nature of their role and additional commitments within the firm.
Some counselors might work with a small number of applicants who are applying to a lot of dental schools whereas others might work with more applicants who are applying to fewer schools.
You can be rest assured that even though members of our team wear many hats, your success is our topmost priority. If we have to choose between losing a potential client or allocating lesser time to current clients, we will choose the former any day.
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